Still trying to connect Toad

When using a drop that large, it is something that you want to inspect regularly as you travel. The welds will hold just fine, and as mentioned, are designed for the loads that they are exposed to from your toad.
They are however NOT designed to be dragged on the ground/concrete and those "reverse" loads can weaken or break the welds if your drop hitch catches on a driveway or dip in the road while you travel. The problem is that this is way behind you and you may never hear or feel this happening so as long as you inspect your complete hitch assembly at every stop, you should be fine. If you even suspect that you may have dragged your hitch, stop then and check for damage.

3 dog nights wrote:
Receiver on coach is @ 26", Connector pins on Toad @ 16". Am being told I need an 8" drop down receiver. Is it safe to use? Seems like a lot of pressure is going to be on those welds, especially in a turn.

Based on your statement, you have a 10" difference between the centerline height of the receiver and the centerline height of the toads connection points, correct? If so, to get your tow bar completely flat and level, you'll need a 10" drop extension. But, most towbar manufactures are ok with a 4" swing. That is, two inches up or down from dead level.

In that case, an 8" drop extension would work just fine. Yes, there's gonna be some strain on it and any welds associated with it. No big deal. Especially if you purchase a commercial one. Those boys know what kind of stress is going to be applied so, the proper procedures are used for the welding process. You'll be just fine. Just make sure you have enough clearance for dips and things so you won't scrape it (the 8" drop extension).
Scott

Yes, they are safe. For extra security I would get one rated for 10,000 lbs min. While not quite as much of a drop, I used a 6" drop 10K one for years with a 7,500lb race trailer without issue.