Where can I buy a 10K hitch.......

[eric99]

for a 2007 Sportscoach Elite 40QSL?

Or, where one can be fabricated?

How much would a 10K hitch cost or the cost to fabricate one?

Thanks for all of your help!

[tatest]

eric99 wrote:

tatest wrote:
Start here: Speciality Hitches at E-Trailer.

What fits will likely be a Class V weld-on, so partially a fabrication. Not likely exactly 10K, but something in the 10K to 18K range.

Might be $120 to $300 for the hitch parts (essentially wholesale online) for a Class V under 20K rating and a couple hours labor for fitting and installation. If the installing shop buys the hitch assembly you might be charged retail, $300 to $500.

If you go 20K rating or higher, the hitch itself might be $600-800 wholesale, over $1,000 retail, plus installation.

Thanks. Etrailer only carry up to 5k. I'm still looking

There were hitches offered in that group over 20K.

[tropical36]

eric99 wrote:
for a 2007 Sportscoach Elite 40QSL?

Or, where one can be fabricated?

How much would a 10K hitch cost or the cost to fabricate one?

Thanks for all of your help!

One should be able to get this one mounted in some fashion...
10K lb. Hitch Receiver

[Nomadac]

I have a Reese Class V Tow Beast Trailer Hitch hitch on my MH.
Class V Tow Beast Trailer Hitch
12000 lb. GTW/14000 lb. Wt. Distributing
1200 lb. Tongue Weight/1700 lb. Wt. Distributing
Req. Use Of 2.5 in. Shank Tow Beast Ball Mount
Rear mount.

http://www.4wheelparts.com/Towing/Class-V-Tow-Beast-Trailer-Hitch.aspx?t_c=67&t_s=59&t_pt=3390&t_pn=...

Do a Search on the net and you can find one from anyone that sells Reese Hitches, I expect.

[Executive45]

Ivylog wrote:
It would help if we knew what's over 5K that you want to tow. If it's a large vehicle that you are going to tow four down you do not need a new hitch. A simple V brace from the receiver to the MH rails is all you need as you do not have any tongue weight. If it's a heavy trailer with more than 500 lbs of tongue weight then a H looking brace may be all that's needed added to your current hitch. Any good welding shop should be able to solve your problem once you tell them what you are trying to do that exceeds the current 5K hitch.

HERE is his earlier post on this subject....Dennis

[Ivylog]

By V brace I mean two tubes (could be 1 1/2" pipe or 2" angle iron) that run from the center of the hitch forward to the rails 3-4' forward of where the current hitch attaches to the rails forming a V when looking forward. This will help with the push/pull from the vehicle so the current hitch is not taking all of the force. The 25 lbs of weight from the tow bar is a non issue and the reason the 5K when properly braced is all you need.
What braking system in the SUV are you going to use?

[eric99]

Ivylog wrote:
It would help if we knew what's over 5K that you want to tow. If it's a large vehicle that you are going to tow four down you do not need a new hitch. A simple V brace from the receiver to the MH rails is all you need as you do not have any tongue weight. If it's a heavy trailer with more than 500 lbs of tongue weight then a H looking brace may be all that's needed added to your current hitch. Any good welding shop should be able to solve your problem once you tell them what you are trying to do that exceeds the current 5K hitch.

It would be a large vehicle. I can't imagine over 7,000 lbs. Chevy Avalanche weighs in around 6,200. A Suburban can't be much more. I think.

[Teacher_s_Pet]

Elkhart Hitch in Elkhart IN can help design/build anything you want. They remove factory hitch receivers from Class C motorhomes bound for Alaska and set them up heavier custom receivers capable to tow RVs, cargo trailer carriers and anything else tow-able. The Alaska based dealers/RV rental companies want the transportation expenses spread out among several units, heavy duty hitches make this possible. They built us a custom receiver rack for an aluminum tool box for our B+ for our Alaska Trip in 2013. They drilled for set-screws, welded nuts at all junction points to eliminate any wobble, plus set it up to knock down for easy storage.

[Ivylog]

It would help if we knew what's over 5K that you want to tow. If it's a large vehicle that you are going to tow four down you do not need a new hitch. A simple V brace from the receiver to the MH rails is all you need as you do not have any tongue weight. If it's a heavy trailer with more than 500 lbs of tongue weight then a H looking brace may be all that's needed added to your current hitch. Any good welding shop should be able to solve your problem once you tell them what you are trying to do that exceeds the current 5K hitch.

[eric99]

tatest wrote:
Start here: Speciality Hitches at E-Trailer.

What fits will likely be a Class V weld-on, so partially a fabrication. Not likely exactly 10K, but something in the 10K to 18K range.

Might be $120 to $300 for the hitch parts (essentially wholesale online) for a Class V under 20K rating and a couple hours labor for fitting and installation. If the installing shop buys the hitch assembly you might be charged retail, $300 to $500.

If you go 20K rating or higher, the hitch itself might be $600-800 wholesale, over $1,000 retail, plus installation.

Thanks. Etrailer only carry up to 5k. I'm still looking

[tatest]

Start here: Speciality Hitches at E-Trailer.

What fits will likely be a Class V weld-on, so partially a fabrication. Not likely exactly 10K, but something in the 10K to 18K range.

Might be $120 to $300 for the hitch parts (essentially wholesale online) for a Class V under 20K rating and a couple hours labor for fitting and installation. If the installing shop buys the hitch assembly you might be charged retail, $300 to $500.

If you go 20K rating or higher, the hitch itself might be $600-800 wholesale, over $1,000 retail, plus installation.