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jefffoxsr
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Aug 24, 2013

How to pull cargo trailer behind a truck camper

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.

33 Replies

  • How much overhang is there of the camper between the receiver and rear of camper. You cannot use a standard extension even for 2500 pounds if it is too long.
    This is probably what they want you to install:
    Tork Lift
  • How big is your camper?

    If it's long enough to require a 48" extension, there's no way I'd use an OEM hitch and that long of an extension tube due to the amount of leverage it will place on the factory hitch.

    I use a Torklift Superhitch, and 24" SuperTruss extension. Both did cost a small fortune, but not as much as most people paid because I have access to wholesale pricing on them.

    This is what I tow most of the time: