How To Upgrade the Trailer Hitch On a Class C Thor Motorhome
Question:
Can a Class IV hitch be installed on my 2011 Thor Four Winds 23u motorhome? It currently has a 5,000 lb hitch with 500 lb tongue weight. I want to pull a 2 horse trailer that loaded weighs about 4,700 lbs but has a tongue weight of roughly 700 lbs. Thanks,
asked by: Tom M
Expert Reply:
In order to replace the trailer hitch on a motorhome you will need to go with a universal hitch as they do not offer bolt-on options for this. I recommend the Draw-Tite Ultra Frame Service Body Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 41990-07 or part # 41990-16 which can be bolted/welded to the trailer frame rails. The Draw-Tite Ultra Frame Service Body Trailer Hitch Receiver then has a 16,000 lb weight capacity so it will be plenty for your horse trailer.
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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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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
more information >
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