jefffoxsr wrote:
The dealer told me today I would need to buy a $1,100 hitch set up to pull a cargo trailer behind a truck camper. This would be a class 5 hitch to replace the class 3 hitch on my truck and also a 48" extender bar. I saw the pictures of them.
The total weight of what I would be pulling is 2,500# so my thinking is that the class 3 hitch on the back of my truck already along with the 48" extender bar to go into the 2 inch receiver would be all I would need.
Is this correct?
Also, if I really did need to replace my hitch then the $1,100 they want for a hitch and bar is a super high price.
What did you all buy to be able to pull a cargo trailer like this with a truck camper?
Your thoughts and experience are appreciated.
Thanks.
Jeff
I went with the Torkelift and 48" extension. As you will see I am all about overkill.
I bought mine off craigslist. Hitch, extension, and camper tiedowns $500.00.
Pics below show the 12K lb reese hitch and the 17500lb superhitch.
installed on my F550 and on truck with camper and trailer. Dry weight on trailer is 2700 lbs. Extended 48" hitch rating is 12500 lbs
My set up is a long bed and 11'3" camper with 48" extension. I am way under on cargo capacity, tongue weight and towing capacity with this set up. I don't even think about it.
Only you can decide what is right for you.
