Trailer Hitch with 2 Inch Receiver for a 2010 Coachman 5th Wheel Trailer

Question:

I have purchased a used 2010 Coachman 5th wheel RV which is mfg by Forrest River and it now has a 11/4inch hitch and I need to replace it with a 2. The Frame is 66inch in between,the now hitch is mounted inside the frame by the means of a rectaungar flat plate welded to the sqare tube and bolted to the frame with 4 bolts on a 2by6inch foot print at each end.Which hitch do you recommend I order to do this with?

asked by: Ray R

Expert Reply:

For an RV hitch that you can install on your 2010 Coachman 5th wheel trailer I recommend Ultra-Fab trailer hitch # UF35-946403. This hitch fits frame widths of 47 inches to 77 inches so it will fit your 66 inch frame (measured between the rails). Frame width in reference to this hitch is measured from the outside of one frame rail to the outside of the other.

It is designed to weld directly to the bottoms of the frame rails.

If you do not think this design is going to work then the most versatile hitch we have for RVs and trailers is Curt hitch # 13703. It fits frame widths of 22 to 72 inches and can be bolted or welded on (welding should be performed by a qualified professional welder. I have included links to a video showing an example installation and the instructions for you.

expert reply by: Michael H