Howdy,I'm at the point where the details are starting to raise their ugly head...I have the truck, have the camper, AF 990 and Polaris ACE 900 is due next week. The question is now, how to tow it.I have a 25" camper overhang off the truck Class V hitch.I'll be towing an Alum 6x12 with apx 1000# buggy )Ace at 900 + Doo-dads... single axle.torklift auto recommends a Super Hitch, which I had on order, but Flatbed mfg said it's too much modifications to put on.I'm looker for a cheaper, TL quoted some $2100 to mod the flatbed for a superhitich, which I don't need at this point in time.Everywhere else, I'm seeing mfg promote their extended hitchs, stingers and I can't believe everyone else has a 'Super hitch" so thoughts? Recommendations?I love Tork, but sometimes my wallet starts to tremble in fear when I go there.thanking you in advance... estimated, not confirmed Alum 6x12 apx 400lbs??ps. I tired to "Search" for stingers and hitchs, didn't get anything so if you know of a topic, please let me know, better yet, link it..thanks..

Your weight is so light that the extension appears to be about function than weight limitations. Some that I would say are in your situation decide to extend the trailer tongue that work with expensive hitch swaps.

Thanks, I spoke to the dealer on that and admittedly not that knowledgeable, but thought the trailer tongue would be worse, something about backing up and down? not sure, but it didn't sound good...Just dunno...

Frank.Maybe have a trusted fab shop make a "super hitch" out of your factory one. Guy I work with made his based on their design and has towed heavy with it for years. I think you could find a place to weld on the lower receiver and brace it properly for your application. It is not rocket science, simple engineering and fab work. Then when you want to tow the RZR1k as well for a spare ride, you can.

You're probably not going to have over 250 lbs tongue weight even if you load the trailer front heavy. You should be able to get away with a standard extension and stablizer chains. If you get your Ace from Kenmore before next weekend, you can join us at Moses Lake and break it in.

You dont need a Super Hitch to tow that kind of trailer. A Reese Titan hitch and a Reese extension will work fine. I use a Reese 42" extension with the Titan hitch and it works great. I tow an aluminum ATV trailer which totals less than 2000 lbs and has a tongue weight of less than 150 lbs. Throw a couple side chains on it and it will be a solid hitch.

Hitches - Stingers extended no "Super Hitch" thoughts?

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Kayteg1
Explorer II
Oct 02, 2015
With flatbed any welding shop should reinforce any hitch to strength you desire.
I used to have F250 flatbed with standard hitch and I was towing 18,000 lb trailer with pintle hitch on it.
I am a welder so it was a matter of 20 minutes to cut small plate and weld it between the hitch and flatbed chanel to make very strong setup.
Did not have extension, but I think my tongue was getting to 5000lb on occasions.
kerry4951
Explorer
Oct 02, 2015
You dont need a Super Hitch to tow that kind of trailer. A Reese Titan hitch and a Reese extension will work fine. I use a Reese 42" extension with the Titan hitch and it works great. I tow an aluminum ATV trailer which totals less than 2000 lbs and has a tongue weight of less than 150 lbs. Throw a couple side chains on it and it will be a solid hitch.
Bedlam
Moderator
Oct 02, 2015
You're probably not going to have over 250 lbs tongue weight even if you load the trailer front heavy. You should be able to get away with a standard extension and stablizer chains.

If you get your Ace from Kenmore before next weekend, you can join us at Moses Lake and break it in.
Vinsil
Explorer
Oct 02, 2015
Frank.

Maybe have a trusted fab shop make a "super hitch" out of your factory one. Guy I work with made his based on their design and has towed heavy with it for years. I think you could find a place to weld on the lower receiver and brace it properly for your application. It is not rocket science, simple engineering and fab work. Then when you want to tow the RZR1k as well for a spare ride, you can.
fpoole
Explorer
Oct 02, 2015
Thanks, I spoke to the dealer on that and admittedly not that knowledgeable, but thought the trailer tongue would be worse, something about backing up and down? not sure, but it didn't sound good...

Just dunno...
Super_Dave
Explorer
Oct 02, 2015
Your weight is so light that the extension appears to be about function than weight limitations. Some that I would say are in your situation decide to extend the trailer tongue that work with expensive hitch swaps.

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