Recommended Trailer Hitch for a Forest River Cherokee 284DBH
Question:
Hi there! We just purchased a golf cart, and we are wanting to pull it on our small trailer using our Cherokee 284DBH travel trailer. Can I use the E-100 bumper mount on that rear bumper? I cant seem to find any solid information on whether or not that bumper can be used to tow a small trailer or not. Would like to go with the E-100 if possible due to ease of installation. However, if I cannot use it, will the Curt 13701 frame mount work for this? Thanks in advance!
asked by: Carl V
Expert Reply:
The Curt RV Bumper 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver, # E-100 is designed to fit standard 4" x 4" rear bumpers providing ability to tow a trailer up to 3,500 lbs. However, just because this component is rated for that does not mean the bumper on your RV is; you will need to confirm with manufacturer for spec on your Forest River Cherokee 284DBH. In addition, you will need to check legality of towing a bumper pull trailer behind a bumper pull trailer. Pulling a trailer behind a 5th wheel is frequently allowed by law but two bumper pull trailers in tandem you may discover is not legal in your area or if legal may have specific requirements to do so.
If you need added support for your bumper, there is the Mount-n-Lock SafetyStruts Standard RV Bumper Support Brackets, # MO22FR and the Mount-n-Lock SafetyStruts Universal RV Bumper Support Brackets, # MO34VR.
Adding a frame mount hitch such as the Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver for RVs, # 13703 is an option for trailers that do not have the needed rating for use of the Curt RV Bumper 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver, # E-100.
Products Referenced in This Question
Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver for RVs, 22" to 72" Wide
- RV and Camper Hitch
- Frame Mount Hitch
- 22 - 72 Inch Wide Frame
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Bolt-On
- Weld-On
- CURT
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Mount-n-Lock SafetyStruts Standard RV Bumper Support Brackets - 4" to 4-1/2"
- Accessories and Parts
- RV Cargo Carrier
- RV Bumpers
- Bumper Parts
- Mount-n-Lock
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Mount-n-Lock SafetyStruts Universal RV Bumper Support Brackets - 4" to 4-1/2"
- Accessories and Parts
- RV Cargo Carrier
- RV Bumpers
- Bumper Parts
- Mount-n-Lock
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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
more information >
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