HELP PLEASE... Hitch and extension ?
Hello and thank you in advance for any input/ clarity you can provide. I have a 2003 F-250 W/ a 2K LB (dry) truck camper. I need a 3' extenion to be able to tow my 12' flatbed single-axle trailer and ...
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Let me give this another shot. I can see how having all the details could help in providing the right direction. my apologies there.
Goal: For truck to be able to carry camper, tow trailer w/ rzr behind.
Plan: Best case scenario- (If needed) 2.5” hitch with 24” (from pin hole to pin hole) Curt Extension Bar- specs: 6K max/ 600 lbs TW regular or 8K max/800 TW W/ WD hitch. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00537ESCQ/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_3?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1. and run an Easy lift V5 weight distribution hitch (12” long from pinhole to ball).
Camper sticks out 28” from the Hitch receiver.
Truck:
2003 F-250 4X4 V10, crew cab, 6.75’ bed.
Specs: GVWR 8,800lbs. Front GAWR= 4400 lbs and Rear GAWR= 6,084 W/LT235/85R16E Tires and rim. 2’ OEM Hitch V5 (W/ WDH 12,500 max/ 1,250 TW W/O WDH 5000 max/ 500 TW)
Upgrades:
overload spring (stock)
rear firestone airbags (drill into frame type)
1 3/8” rear sway bar
Tires-Firestone transforce HT (LT275/70R18) on 2022 OEM rims. Load range E (Max load 3,640 lbs @80 PSI) (which is what I run them at)
Real-time pressure/ heat tire sensors
planned Upgrades:
Wedge under overload spring
lower point of contact for overload bumpers
Camper:
2003 Elkhorn LT 9D
Specs: 2,070 LBS, W/136L of H20, 20lbs propane tank, fridge. No bottom bumper. Exterior measurements (10’ bottom, 17’ top, 96’ wide, 90” tall)
*NOTES: CG seems to be in front of axle (freshwater tanks, fridge, LP, Battery, water heater.
Trailer and RZR
12’ x 77’ flatbed trailer, Single axle, w/ elec brakes, hand jack 10” from ball receiver.
Xp1k4 Turbo. Loaded with the front end first, the motor in back.
According to this video, tongue weight is 600 lbs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltMgL4t6N1I)
I expect the trailer and rzr to weigh 3.5K LBS but that's a guestimate.
Worth noting:
I’ve heard the recommendation that some of the trailer can go under the camper and that the hitch extension doesn't necessarily need to stick past the camper. the thing to note is that the trailer jack and handle is 10” from the ball receiver and stick up high enough that it could hit the tailgate. I can consider removing and buying a smaller side frame jack if this solves some problems.
I agree I need to get the camper weighed.
Goal: For truck to be able to carry camper, tow trailer w/ rzr behind.
Plan: Best case scenario- (If needed) 2.5” hitch with 24” (from pin hole to pin hole) Curt Extension Bar- specs: 6K max/ 600 lbs TW regular or 8K max/800 TW W/ WD hitch. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00537ESCQ/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_3?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1. and run an Easy lift V5 weight distribution hitch (12” long from pinhole to ball).
Camper sticks out 28” from the Hitch receiver.
Truck:
2003 F-250 4X4 V10, crew cab, 6.75’ bed.
Specs: GVWR 8,800lbs. Front GAWR= 4400 lbs and Rear GAWR= 6,084 W/LT235/85R16E Tires and rim. 2’ OEM Hitch V5 (W/ WDH 12,500 max/ 1,250 TW W/O WDH 5000 max/ 500 TW)
Upgrades:
overload spring (stock)
rear firestone airbags (drill into frame type)
1 3/8” rear sway bar
Tires-Firestone transforce HT (LT275/70R18) on 2022 OEM rims. Load range E (Max load 3,640 lbs @80 PSI) (which is what I run them at)
Real-time pressure/ heat tire sensors
planned Upgrades:
Wedge under overload spring
lower point of contact for overload bumpers
Camper:
2003 Elkhorn LT 9D
Specs: 2,070 LBS, W/136L of H20, 20lbs propane tank, fridge. No bottom bumper. Exterior measurements (10’ bottom, 17’ top, 96’ wide, 90” tall)
*NOTES: CG seems to be in front of axle (freshwater tanks, fridge, LP, Battery, water heater.
Trailer and RZR
12’ x 77’ flatbed trailer, Single axle, w/ elec brakes, hand jack 10” from ball receiver.
Xp1k4 Turbo. Loaded with the front end first, the motor in back.
According to this video, tongue weight is 600 lbs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltMgL4t6N1I)
I expect the trailer and rzr to weigh 3.5K LBS but that's a guestimate.
Worth noting:
I’ve heard the recommendation that some of the trailer can go under the camper and that the hitch extension doesn't necessarily need to stick past the camper. the thing to note is that the trailer jack and handle is 10” from the ball receiver and stick up high enough that it could hit the tailgate. I can consider removing and buying a smaller side frame jack if this solves some problems.
I agree I need to get the camper weighed.
