Can a Trailer Hitch be Installed on the Back of a Trailer
Question:
Hi question can I install a hitch to the rear of a travel trailer and move it about 50foot to get out of a tight spot thanks
asked by: Keith
Expert Reply:
I am not really sure what you are trying to do but you can install a trailer hitch on the rear of a trailer. There are two different kinds of trailer hitches for trailers, frame mount and bumper mount. The frame mount hitches are much stronger but will require more effort to install whereas bumper mount hitches typically have less of a capacity as they are limited to the bumpers capacity but require less effort to install. Please note that before you install a bumper mount hitch you will need to reach out to the trailer manufacturer to make sure the bumper is rated for this use.
For a frame mount trailer hitch I recommend the Curt Adjustable Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C13701 and for a bumper mount trailer hitch I recommend the Curt RV Bumper 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver part # E-100. I have attached review videos of each option for you.
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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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Curt RV Bumper 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver
- RV and Camper Hitch
- Bumper Mount Hitch
- 4 x 4 Inch Bumper
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Bolt-On
- CURT
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