Receiver Hitch broken

Question

Have a Hidden Hitch Model # 64-6100 that cracked on the weld. I brought it to a seasoned welder and he rewilded it after about 600 miles it broke again. Was wondering why it says on the hitch not to weld? This is on a 2004 motorhome towing a 2004 jeep liberty. I know just replace it but not very easy to find a replacement.

Thanks for any inf .... r0n.....

nammedevac_70 · Answer

I have 3 Class IV hitch receivers that were bolted onto my dodge ram trucks years ago by a welding shop and no problems so far towing 4500lb trailer in many states.

enblethen · Answer

Is this the hitch on the MH? What chassis is it on?Best guess the tow bar is not turning on corners. What tow bar?

dutch_12078 · Answer

The Draw-Tite 5350 or Curt 13701 should fit your motorhome. Both are adjustable up to 51" and are rated for 5,000 lbs.Draw-Tite 5350Curt 13701

ca_traveler · Answer

camper_ron wrote:
I brought it to a seasoned welder and he rewilded it after about 600 miles it broke again. Was wondering why it says on the hitch not to weld?

Some thoughts: Mfg welding may be much more controlled, inspected and tested. Maybe even machine controlled welded. Welding also involves a lot of heat which may be part of the mfg consierations perhaps even some level of heat treatement. Or maybe it's a liability statement.

camper_ron · Answer

2004 motorhome towing a 2004 jeep liberty using a Blue OX tow bar. :(

Dutch_12078 wrote:
The Draw-Tite 5350 or Curt 13701 should fit your motorhome. Both are adjustable up to 51" and are rated for 5,000 lbs.

Draw-Tite 5350

Curt 13701

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