Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver For A Thomas Pusher School Bus
Question:
I am looking for a hitch that will attach to my school bus, a Thomas Pusher. The hitch will need to be able to haul a 4500 van on a trailer. What would you recommend?
asked by: William K
Expert Reply:
Since there aren't any custom fit hitches available you'll just need to pick up a weld-on cut-to-fit hitch like the Draw-Tite Ultra Frame Service Body Trailer Hitch Receiver # 41990-07. This comes with brackets that provide a 7" drop but we also have a 16" drop available with part # 41990-16. The cross tube is 44" wide and both of these hitches have a 16,000lb capacity. You'll still be limited to the towing capacity of the bus though so you'll want to make sure that you aren't overloading it even though the hitch can handle more.
Products Referenced in This Question
Draw-Tite Ultra Frame Service Body Trailer Hitch Receiver - Weld On - Class V - 2"
- Heavy Duty Receiver Hitch
- Weld-On
- 44 Inch Wide
- 1600 lbs TW
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Class V
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 7 Inch Drop
- Draw-Tite
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Draw-Tite Ultra Frame Service Body Trailer Hitch Receiver - Weld On - Class V - 2"
- Heavy Duty Receiver Hitch
- Weld-On
- 44 Inch Wide
- 1600 lbs TW
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Class V
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 16 Inch Drop
- Draw-Tite
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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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