500 lb Tongue Weight Capacity Hitch Recommendation for a Trailer
Question:
I have a 2012 rockwood ultra lite 29 ft. can I remove the back bumper and have a bumper installed that will carry 500 pounds.
asked by: Steve M
Expert Reply:
I believe I have a better solution, the Curt Hitch part # C13701 has a 500 lb capacity that will fit trailers that have frame members that are between 18 and 51 inches apart.
Whether or not you could replace your current bumper with one rated for 500 lbs would be up to the manufacturer of your trailer, but I doubt they have a bumper available with that kind of rating so the hitch I recommended would be a better choice.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Adjustable Trailer Hitch Receiver - 18"-51" Wide - 2" Drop - Class III - 2"
- RV and Camper Hitch
- Frame Mount Hitch
- 18 - 51 Inch Wide Frame
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Bolt-On
- Weld-On
- CURT
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RV Bumper 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver - Clamp-On
- RV and Camper Hitch
- Bumper Mount Hitch
- 4 x 4 Inch Bumper
- 4-1/2 x 4-1/2 Inch Bumper
- 4-1/4 x 4-1/4 Inch Bumper
- 200 lbs TW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Bolt-On
- Swagman
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