Is There a 10K Trailer Hitch for a Forest River Legacy Motorhome

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I have a 2015 Forest River Legacy 340BH. The specs say it can tow 10,000 pounds and it technically has the gcwr to tow that much, but for some reason it has a 5,000 pound hitch. Please see this link: Do you have a 10k hitch that will fit my motorhome?

asked by: Forest

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I do have an option for you but most trailer hitches designed for motorhomes max out at 5,000 lbs. That said, there are options for a higher weight capacity but it won't be as simple as bolting it on as they require welding, the Draw-Tite Ultra Frame Service Body Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 41990-07 is our best option for this and we do recommend professional installation.

Please note, the existing trailer hitch will need to be removed and the new trailer hitch will then install on the outside of the frame rails via welding, the existing holes underneath will not be reused.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

What you will need to do is install a weld-on heavy duty truck trailer hitch like in the link I have provided. All of these hitches are going to be Class IV or V hitches like you are looking for. Welding should be performed by a qualified…

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Answer 2

We do carry universal hitches that are rated for 10,000 pounds and above, like the Draw-Tite part #41990-07. I've linked the selection. With that being said a lot of times when a motorhome is rated for 5,000 pounds towing it isn't the hitch…

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Answer 3

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C14048 is designed to fit cab and chassis model trucks which all have a frame width of 34 inch to 34 inch measured on the outsides of the truck frame. This is narrower than standard frame trucks so if you have a truck…

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Answer 4

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 5

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 6

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 7

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 8

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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Answer 9

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 10

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 11

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 12

To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota RAV4, I recommend the etrailer item #e23ZR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 4,000 lbs towing capacity, and a 600…

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