Update with a Super Hitch and a Super Truss
Just wanted to post an update of my setup. Hauled the camper with my dually a few weeks back and was just absolutely astounded and surprised at the difference. As some may know, my goal with all of th...
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Bedlam wrote:
The Torklift receivers are very strong. The limitation on them is due to the current SuperTruss models more than the SuperHitch. I am trying to get Torklift to design the SuperTruss Magnum so I can carry more hitch weight than their current offerings. I'm sure there are others who would like a 48" extension with 750-1000 lbs dead weight capacity.
You've got me interested.
If I'm being honest, my first thoughts are heavier duty truck, or changing your layout...I.e. Fifth wheel, or gooseneck maybe.
For reference, those who haven't done the research, or aren't aware of the capacities
I could see a very slim market where people would be hauling more than let's say 12,000lbs from the ball. From a safety standpoint, you're probably better off going with a weight distributing and sway control setup. When you've got a 4500 or 5500 series truck like yourself, that could be different. I'm not sure if weight carrying would be a great idea for the normal user. Also, my dually is only 2wd. But let's say that a third lower bar on a super truss could add to the capacity...then the back of my truck wouldn't even make it out of the driveway without scraping, lol. As it is, I will have to haul the boat down the street to the shopping center then go down there with the camper and hook it all up to go anywhere.
I'd be interested in how they would engineer all of that. Maybe do away with the chains and turn bucked completely and do solid steel.
The other problem is that they aren't really rating trucks to tow a lot more than that from a hitch. Then you're talking about the GVWR of the trailer that you're towing. I know that in California, if your gvwr on the trailer is more than 10,000 lbs that you are supposed to have a Class A license. I have heard that it's different for a fifth wheel or gooseneck and you're good for 15,000lbs before needing a class a. Don't quote me on any of that, I could be wrong. I don't do a lot of research other than to confirm that what I am doing is legal. Now that I have read this over, it does seem like the 10,000lb number is a little low.
