Trailer Hitch Option for a Fifth Wheel Open Range 337 RLS Pulling a Bike Trailer

Question:

I would like a receiver to pull a bike trailer be hide my 5th wheel

asked by: Paul T

Expert Reply:

We offer many different specialty trailer hitches for trailers and RVs, but trailer hitch manufacturers do not design hitches for specific trailer models. The Curt Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch, # 13703, is a universal hitch that will fit most applications. This hitch will fit Box, C-Channel and I-beam frames and it will fit frames between 22 inches and 72 inches wide. I recommend checking your trailer frame for these specs to see if this hitch will fit.

Keep in mind, when a hitch is installed on a trailer, it is only recommended to carry non-trailer loads such as bike racks or cargo carriers. It is not recommended to tow a trailer behind another trailer, in fact, it is illegal in some states and requires special licensing in others. If you are going to tow a trailer, I recommend checking with the state highway authority in the areas you plan on traveling before towing. Also, your fifth wheel trailer is most likely not rated for pulling another trailer and if any damage were to occur, it may not be covered under any warranty.

If you still intend to tow, you will also want to verify that the trailer you are towing falls within the weight capacities of the hitch. This Curt hitch has a towing capacity of 3,500 lbs and a tongue weight capacity of 350 lbs. I have attached an installation video of this hitch on a trailer with a box style frame to give you an idea on what is involved for the installation.

expert reply by: John H