Will Adjustable RV Trailer Hitch, # 13703 Fit a 2004 Montana 5th Wheel Trailer

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I have- 2004 Montana 5th wheel mod# 2955 which does not come with a rear bumper. I wish to use my bicycle receiver type mount rack but want to make certain the Part# 13703 with work. The width is 71 or so between the camper frame members but I do not see anything substantial on the camper to attached the reciever tube support to? Any ideas? thanks

asked by: N J

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Expert Reply:

If you look at the installation instructions for the Adjustable RV Trailer Hitch, # 13703, linked for reference, you will see that the hitch attaches to the frame rails but not at the receiver tube. The side brackets can be bolted or welded to I-beam, C-Channel, or box frames. If you choose the welding option, the installation should be done by a qualified professional welder.

Since you will be using this hitch for a bike rack, you will also need a stabilization strap to be in compliance with the Curt warranty requirements. You can use # 18050.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

Curt hitch #13703 fits trailers that have a box frame, C-channel frame, or I-beam frame that is between 22" and 72"; it has mounting holes that may work for you depending on what your trailer measures. As you can see in the accompanying…

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Answer 2

The Curt RV Hitch #13703 has a maximum weight capacity of 3,500 pounds. Regardless of how wide the trailer frame it is on is.

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Answer 3

I have a possible option for you, but due to adding another point an extension will reduce your vehicle's capacities by 50%, so you'd only be able to towing something with no more than 250lbs of tongue weight. Instead your only option would…

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As you can see in the photo I've edited for you, the outside to outside dimension of the horizontal bend in the Curt #13703 hitch mounting flange is 2-1/2 inches.

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Answer 5

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 6

Hi Robert; hopefully your Roadmaster tow bar is one that attaches to direct-connect base plates as opposed to crossbar base plates; for example the 8,000 lb Roadmaster Sterling would be optimal. Assuming that, here is what you need to flat tow your…

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Answer 7

If you have a 2-1/2 inch hitch installed on your truck then you can use a hitch extender like the Curt part #C45048 which can give you from 24 to 34 inches of extension. You should note that when you use this extender the towing capacity is 6,000…

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