I have a Grand Design 303rls towed by a 2015 F350 FX4 CCLB SRW. I am way under weight on all numbers and am wanting to add a rear hitch to the fiver to pull a utility trailer with my SXS on it. I will be under length and weight with double towing. I know the laws and regs since I am a LEO officer here.My question is for those who have added the hitch. Experiences, problems, warning, successes, advice in terms of adding the hitch and towing concerns?Thank you in advance for sharing!

Let me add that we will be traveling to only western states that allow double towing like California.

Look at your maximum length restrictions. Some states are 65' nose to tail, some are higher or lower.Ken

My FW has a factory receiver hitch. It is only rated for 300#s hitch wt. It is a very solid hitch, using square tubing across to the frame. I am thinking the low rating, is due to not wanting any more weight hanging on the rear.I have double towed with my last 2 FWs, with good results. It is a little more stress, that would get old, if you did it all the time.Jerry

I had a hitch custom fabricated on my 5er. Lighter trailers are fine but I am done towing my ski boat. If you have much tongue weight it really degrades the ride in your tow vehicle.

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nguyenbio
Explorer
Aug 27, 2015
Let me add that we will be traveling to only western states that allow double towing like California.
TXiceman
Explorer II
Aug 27, 2015
Look at your maximum length restrictions. Some states are 65' nose to tail, some are higher or lower.

Ken
csamayfield55x
Explorer
Aug 27, 2015
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MFL
Nomad II
Aug 27, 2015
My FW has a factory receiver hitch. It is only rated for 300#s hitch wt. It is a very solid hitch, using square tubing across to the frame. I am thinking the low rating, is due to not wanting any more weight hanging on the rear.

I have double towed with my last 2 FWs, with good results. It is a little more stress, that would get old, if you did it all the time.

Jerry
Bionic_Man
Explorer
Aug 27, 2015
I had a hitch custom fabricated on my 5er. Lighter trailers are fine but I am done towing my ski boat.

If you have much tongue weight it really degrades the ride in your tow vehicle.
laknox
Nomad
Aug 27, 2015
nguyenbio wrote:
I have a Grand Design 303rls towed by a 2015 F350 FX4 CCLB SRW. I am way under weight on all numbers and am wanting to add a rear hitch to the fiver to pull a utility trailer with my SXS on it. I will be under length and weight with double towing. I know the laws and regs since I am a LEO officer here.

My question is for those who have added the hitch. Experiences, problems, warning, successes, advice in terms of adding the hitch and towing concerns?

Thank you in advance for sharing!

For towing, even a light trailer, you really need to have a sub-frame built for the hitch to support both the tongue as well as the pull.

Lyle
majorgator
Explorer
Aug 27, 2015
Listening in because I have the same curiosity. Would like to haul a small golf cart and trailer.

I like how the OP informs us that he knows the regs, then the first 2 comments are suggesting that he get familiar with the regs. Gotta love this forum.
Pipeman
Explorer
Aug 27, 2015
If and I say if your trailer is still under warranty, it may be voided if you have a hitch installed on the rear of it. Check it out. I was told by Forest River that my warranty would be voided if I installed a hitch. They told me my frame was cambered and a hitch would affect it. Also ditto what majorgator said. Maybe because he said he's a LEO threw them off. :):)
nguyenbio
Explorer
Aug 27, 2015
I apologize for using the acronym LEO. Yes I am a law enforcement officer and know the laws and regulations. My question is about your personal experiences with towing doubles.

The warranty on my trailer has expired and I'm seriously thinking about adding the hitch. I would love to get a toyhauler but if I can avoid it, that would be great.
Tin_Pusher
Explorer II
Aug 27, 2015
Hey folks, haven't posted in a long time. I'll do an update soon :)

nguyenbio, find yourself a good trailer (NOT RV) or weld shop, have a decent hitch built, enjoy your toys.

Like this:

I tow a Seadoo, my rig is in my sig :)