Noob with questions - need expert advice
I am just getting into the world of truck camping, and I wish I had discovered it earlier! It provides so many more options than the giant 16k lb 5th wheel toyhauler we had - as well as being much mo...
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There are a couple of alternatives to the SuperHitch if you can fabricate:
1. Add a second Class V receiver under your current one so you can make your own double-trussed extension with chain triangulation.
2. Remove the stock rear bumper and use the frame rails along with your current receiver to build a squared frame extension off the back your truck.
Because of the weight of your trailer any extension relying solely on the current receiver will twist and destroy it due to the leverage and possibly cause your trailer to injure or kill someone. Mine is usually loaded over 5000 lbs and sometimes over 7000 lbs - If you see see the SuperHitch compared to your current receiver you will understand why it has the capacity of 10,000 lbs with the extension in use.
1. Add a second Class V receiver under your current one so you can make your own double-trussed extension with chain triangulation.
2. Remove the stock rear bumper and use the frame rails along with your current receiver to build a squared frame extension off the back your truck.
Because of the weight of your trailer any extension relying solely on the current receiver will twist and destroy it due to the leverage and possibly cause your trailer to injure or kill someone. Mine is usually loaded over 5000 lbs and sometimes over 7000 lbs - If you see see the SuperHitch compared to your current receiver you will understand why it has the capacity of 10,000 lbs with the extension in use.
