Recommended High Capacity Hitch and Dual Ball Mount for a 2003 Bluebird Bus
Question:
I would like to buy a Class 4 or 5 hitch to fit my 2003 Bluebird bus. The frame is 27.5” at the insides of the frame rails. I like your torquelift superhitch magnum because it allows for a bike rack and a trailer to be used simultaneously. Do you have anything that will fit my needs? Thank you
asked by: Timothy B
Expert Reply:
I have a solution for adding a heavy duty hitch to your 2003 Bluebird bus but there aren't any TorkLift SuperHitches that will work because they are all custom fit. You will need to go with a universal option and the one I recommend is the Curt Class 5 Universal Weld-on Hitch w/ Brackets item # 15903.
This is a class V hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 15,000 lbs towing capacity and a 1,500 lbs maximum tongue weight. This hitch must be welded on. There is no way to bolt it to your bus and get that high of a capacity out of it. The brackets fit frames from 18" - 60" so it will work great with your 27-1/2" frame.
If you are wanting a 2-1/2" hitch receiver, then you will need the Curt Class 5 item # C59CR.
Since you are a fan of having the ability to tow a trailer and use a bike rack at the same time, I recommend item # 325-GH-525 for a 2" receiver or item # 325-GH-625 and item # 325-GH-007 for a 2-1/2" receiver. These ball mounts can be used the same way the stacked receivers on the Torklift hitches work. They will also not reduce the capacity of the hitch.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Class 5 Universal Weld-on Hitch w/ Brackets - 2" Receiver - 60" Wide
- Heavy Duty Receiver Hitch
- Weld-On
- 18 - 60 Inch Wide
- 1500 lbs TW
- 15000 lbs GTW
- Class V
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 11-1/2 Inch Drop
- CURT
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Gen-Y Hitch Reducer Sleeve - 2-1/2" to 2" - 5-1/2" Long
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Reducer
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Hitch Mounted Accessories
- No Extension
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 2-1/2 Inch to 2 Inch
- Gen-Y Hitch
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Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers - 2" Hitch - 10" Drop/Rise - 16K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gray
- Drop - 10 Inch
- Rise - 10 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Stacked Receivers
- Built-In Pintle Hook
- Gen-Y Hitch
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Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers - 2-1/2" Hitch - 12" Drop/Rise - 21K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gray
- Drop - 12 Inch
- Rise - 12 Inch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 21000 lbs GTW
- Class V
- Built-In Pintle Hook
- Stacked Receivers
- Gen-Y Hitch
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Curt Class 5 Universal Weld-on Hitch w/ Brackets - 2-1/2" Receiver - 62" Wide
- Heavy Duty Receiver Hitch
- Weld-On
- 18 - 62 Inch Wide
- 2000 lbs TW
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Class V
- 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 18 Inch Drop
- CURT
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
TorkLift SuperHitch Magnum Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V - 2-1/2" and 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class V
- 2500 lbs TW
- 20000 lbs GTW
- 30000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 3000 lbs WD TW
- Completely Hidden
- TorkLift
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