Can a Trailer Hitch be Installed on a Camper Trailer With a Corrugated I-Beam Frame

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Can I put a Reese receiver hitch on my camper frame? My frame is a I beam frame but the middle of the I beam looks coragated

asked by: Floyd

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There are several different ways to attach a trailer hitch to a trailer frame. With I-beam frames, a trailer hitch like the Curt Adjustable Motorhome Hitch, # C13701, could be welded to the underside of the frame rail. This would prevent any interference with the middle of the I-beam. This trailer hitch can fit frame widths of 18 inches to 51 inches.

Since the middle of the I-beam frame is corrugated, I recommend contacting your trailer manufacturer to see if the trailer's frame can support pulling another trailer or carrying an accessory such as a bike rack or cargo carrier. Some trailer hitch manufacturers say a trailer hitch should not be installed because the frame cannot support the additional load.

If you can tell me the year, make, model and VIN of your trailer, I would be happy to do some research on your specific setup.

expert reply by: John H

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Answer 1

The distance from the two bolt holes on each side bracket for the Curt Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13702 is right at 8-5/8" (center to center). I have also attached a diagram to assist. This adjustable hitch will fit frame widths…

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Answer 2

A frame-mounted hitch for your Keystone Passport is a much better option than a bumper-mount type, both for stability and for weight capacity. We offer several frame-mount RV hitches with capacities up to 500-lbs of tongue weight. All such items are…

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Answer 3

Most likely you would be fine since it looks like you have a solid square bumper that is welded to your trailer frame, but you really would need to contact the trailer manufacturer to determine if your trailer is rated for towing and what it's…

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I spoke to my contact at Curt to get the measurements you requested. He said that from the top of the cross tube to the top of the mounting plate the Curt hitch #C13701 measures 1-1/2 inches. The overall height of the side bracket is 5-1/2 inches.…

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Answer 5

The Ultra-Fab 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver for Trailer Frames #UF35-946403 is an adjustable hitch that will fit inside 2002 Nash 19I with I-beam frame as long as you have clearance at the rear when inserted on the inside of your I-beam. It is…

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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 7

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 8

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 9

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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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

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 12

With the weight of your camper I recommend the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs #AL35FJ. I prefer these as they have the internal jounce bumper which helps to reduce the bounce that is often associated with towing a trailer and…

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