Receiver Hitch broken
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Jul-19-2021 03:26 PM
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.....
Thanks for any inf .... r0n.....
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Jul-20-2021 12:55 PM
Check to make sure tow bar is nearly level. Make sure it is pivoting side to side. If it is not, turning straight corners could rip the weakest portion to pieces.
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Jul-20-2021 09:33 AM
enblethen wrote:
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?
Draw-Tite 5350 Multi-Fit Motor Home Hitch
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Jul-20-2021 09:27 AM
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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Jul-20-2021 09:01 AM
camper_ron wrote: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.
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?
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Jul-19-2021 05:16 PM
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
Draw-Tite 5350
Curt 13701
Dutch
2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A
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Bigfoot Automatic Leveling System
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ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/Blue Ox baseplate
2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A
F53 chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS
Bigfoot Automatic Leveling System
2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump
ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/Blue Ox baseplate
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Jul-19-2021 04:03 PM
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?
2003 Chev Ice Road Tracker
Best guess the tow bar is not turning on corners. What tow bar?
Bud
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2003 Chev Ice Road Tracker
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Jul-19-2021 03:43 PM
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.