Hitch Failure UPDATE
A month or so ago we were towing our travel trailer and the weight distributions hitch failed. When that happened the entire weight of the trailer was on the hitch. When I looked at the situation the hitch looked damaged so we got AAA to tow the trailer home and stored it.
Today I had time to take the truck to an automotive shop that does a lot of fabrication and hitch work.
The hitch was not bent or damaged but the frame was deformed and the rear two bolts on the hitch were nearly separated from the frame.
The mechanic did not take long to diagnose the problem. The hitch that was installed by the RV dealership was not the correct one for my vehicle and furthermore it was installed improperly.
The solution: I ordered a new Curt hitch and a Curt trunnion flat bar weight distribution hitch.
The shop will repair the frame, reinforce it and install the new parts.
FYI the trailer tongue weight was well within the spec's for the hitch and the truck.
I am thankful we got everything home in one piece and am looking forward to getting our rig back on the road.
jesseannie
Today I had time to take the truck to an automotive shop that does a lot of fabrication and hitch work.
The hitch was not bent or damaged but the frame was deformed and the rear two bolts on the hitch were nearly separated from the frame.
The mechanic did not take long to diagnose the problem. The hitch that was installed by the RV dealership was not the correct one for my vehicle and furthermore it was installed improperly.
The solution: I ordered a new Curt hitch and a Curt trunnion flat bar weight distribution hitch.
The shop will repair the frame, reinforce it and install the new parts.
FYI the trailer tongue weight was well within the spec's for the hitch and the truck.
I am thankful we got everything home in one piece and am looking forward to getting our rig back on the road.
jesseannie
