Hitch for 5th Wheel Trailer for Use with Mobility Scooter Carrier and 100-lb Scooter

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Hi Im wanting to know if it is possible to attach a receiver hitch for a cargo carrier for the purpose of carrying a 100 pound mobility scooter. Please help. Thanks

asked by: Linda C

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To carry a mobility scooter carrier on the back of your 5th wheel trailer you'll need to install a frame-mount hitch like the Curt # 13703 you referenced. We offer both bolt-on and weld-on types that can be seen on the link provided. I suggest you select the highest capacity hitch that will fit your frame width, and Curt hitch # 13701 has a higher capacity of 500-lbs tongue weight. I recommend this hitch for the extra safety margin it will give you. Its a good idea to check your trailer owner's manual to be sure the manufacturer approves use of a frame-mount hitch.

In this 2-inch hitch you can use a ramped scooter carrier that is approved for use on a trailer.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

I cannot make a recommendation for pulling a trailer behind another trailer. I know it is done, but there are many things to take into account when thinking about this endeavor. You will need to contact the trailer manufacturer to see if the bumper…

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Answer 2

The Curt hitch part #E-100 does fit 4 inch square bumpers like you have and has a 350 lb tongue weight capacity. If you are sure you'd be under that at 320 lbs then you'd be good. You would have to use a stabilizer strap like part #18050 to…

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The Curt Hitch part #E-100 has the capacity to tow a 2,000 lb boat as it has a 3,500 lb capacity. As long as the capacity of your RV bumper is at least 2,000 lbs you should be good to go. I attached a review video for this hitch for you to check out…

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The Curt bumper mounted receiver part #E-100 will serve that purpose. The receiver itself provides a 3500 lb towing/ 350 lb tongue weight capacity. This assumes that the 4 inch bumper on your RV has sufficient capacity to safely tow the towing/tongue…

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Answer 5

We offer many different specialty trailer hitches for trailers and RVs, but trailer hitch manufacturers do not design hitches for specific trailer models. The Curt Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch, #13703, is a universal hitch that will fit most…

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Yes the Curt hitch part #E-100 has a towing capacity of 3,500 lbs so it can tow. You'd need to verify that the bumper you install it on as well is rated for towing and stay under the capacity of the bumper as well.

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It sounds like you have the Curt RV Bumper 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver #E-100 installed on your Jayco trailer. If that is the case you can tow with it, but you are correct that the bumper on your trailer is really the weak point. One option is to…

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Answer 8

It's very common for smaller single axle trailers to have brakes installed on them already. Most likely if you look you'll find options in the size you want that are already set up with brakes. This would be the easiest and most cost…

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Answer 9

I called my contact at Curt and they said the engineer drawing for the RV Bumper #E-100 is 4-1/16 inches inside width and height so it may be a tight squeeze but should fit your bumper. This hitch has a 2-inch receiver opening and is rated for…

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Answer 10

We offer both bumper-mount and frame-mount types of RV hitches that are shown on the linked page. These have towing capacities that vary from 3500- to 6000-lbs and both bolt-on and weld-on models are available. In general, a frame-mount type will…

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Answer 11

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 12

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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