Trailer Hitch for Travel Trailer that Has Thin Square Bumper not Rated for Hitch
Question:
Hi, Im planning to install an aluminum cargo carrier in the back of my travel trailer to carry maybe 100-150 pounds of stock in it. I was looking at the Curt E-100 Hitch to install it, but I was told that the 1/16 gauge stock RV bumper was not tough enough to do the job and it would crack and tear. Have you experienced people who use this Hitch on a stock RV bumper to carry a cargo rack? I also have a 14foot spare tire on the bumper.
asked by: Alain L
Expert Reply:
For a bumper as thin as yours I would not recommend the # E-100 for installing a hitch. Instead I would recommend going with a frame mount like the part # 13703 that will fit your trailer as long as your outside to outside frame dimensions are between 22 and 72 inches.
Since the goal is to carry a cargo carrier you would need to use the stabilizer strap part # 18050 as well per Curt's warranty requirements.
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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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Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap for Hitch-Mounted Accessories - 61" x 1" - Qty 1
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Tie Down Straps
- 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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