Trouble installing new hitch
I needed to upgrade my hitch in preparation for the new TT I'm planning to buy, so I purchased a Class V from Curt Mfg that the website said was compatible with my truck. In attempting to install it, ...
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RDMueller wrote:
Interestingly a Drawtite hitch is what was installed on the truck when I bought it. However it was only rated for 5000/500 weight carrying and 8000/800 WD, which was just a little shy of what I needed.
In any case, I spoke with Curt tech support again this morning and they suggested that since I only needed about 1/4" more to clear the lip on the frame that I use a portapower to very slightly spread the verticals on the hitch. I asked if there was any chance of that weakening the hitch and he said absolutely not. I also asked if I tried that and it went bad, would they still take it back. He said yes. So I did it, and success. It bolted right up perfectly. No shims, no grinding. All done and I'm a happy camper!
:) Hi, great; Fixed, now go camping. We love happy endings. :B
