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trailernovice
Explorer
Dec 01, 2020

Am I making a mistake going with a heavier, thicker bumper?

Need to replace the standard 4-inch-square steel tube bumper on our TT...plan to go with a replacement of thicker steel (3/16" v. the standard, original thin-wall 1/16")....the more I think about it, ...
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colliehauler
Explorer III
Dec 03, 2020
JRscooby wrote:
APT wrote:
I highly recommend installing a 2" receiver such as this Curt model vs. using the bumper for, well, anything.


Likely a good idea. IMHO, better would be build a bike rack that bolted or welded to frame. Save the pin on rack for TV when not pulling trailer.
I would agree with this as well. Along with building a heavier bumper to replace your paper thin bumper.

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