Can a Trailer Hitch be Installed on the Back of a Trailer

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Hi question can I install a hitch to the rear of a travel trailer and move it about 50foot to get out of a tight spot thanks

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I am not really sure what you are trying to do but you can install a trailer hitch on the rear of a trailer. There are two different kinds of trailer hitches for trailers, frame mount and bumper mount. The frame mount hitches are much stronger but will require more effort to install whereas bumper mount hitches typically have less of a capacity as they are limited to the bumpers capacity but require less effort to install. Please note that before you install a bumper mount hitch you will need to reach out to the trailer manufacturer to make sure the bumper is rated for this use.

For a frame mount trailer hitch I recommend the Curt Adjustable Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C13701 and for a bumper mount trailer hitch I recommend the Curt RV Bumper 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver part # E-100. I have attached review videos of each option for you.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Keith

9/15/2024

I would like to pull like a 5x8 trailer with a Honda Pioneer 500 on it.

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Bryce D.

9/16/2024

@Keith Hey Keith, it looks like both the Curt Adjustable Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13701 and # E-100 will work for that. These hitches have plenty of capacity to be able to tow your Honda Pioneer 500.

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Michelle

12/8/2024

We need to install a class Iii hitch to the back of our travel trailer in order to install a vertical bike rack that we’d like to purchase that would carry at least 4 bikes. Do you recommend that same hitch or think it’s a bad idea?

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Robin H.

12/8/2024

@Michelle Curt doesn't allow for vertical hanging bike racks with their hitches like these so that won't work. With the additional force from that rack style I would question its compatibility with a travel trailer. You need to make sure it is rated for a travel trailer before using it. Assuming the bike rack is rated for a travel trailer the best option I have is the Curt # 15903. This is a Class V hitch with a 2" receiver. Since it has a weld-on installation it doesn't have the same vertical bike rack restriction. This fits frames 18" - 60" and comes with 11-1/2" brackets. The brackets will probably have to be trimmed as well to get the right fit. We recommend taking this to a professional welder for installation.

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Answer 1

Hello Mike, Happy to get you the right wiring. I looked up the hitch number you mentioned the E99856 and I am not seeing that we have that in our system. In fact I do not see an etrailer branded hitch for your 2025 Jeep Wrangler Sport S Unlimited. So…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

We offer a number of bumper mounted trailer hitches. The Curt RV Bumper 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver, part #E-100, fits a 4" X 4" bumper. There is also a 4" X 2" version, part #C19101. Each of these trailer hitches have a…

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Hey Rick, that's really a pretty odd problem to have from your Curt trailer wiring harness part #56407. Do the taillights of your Jeep also still work when the vehicle is on? Where do you have the red power wire of the harness ran to on your…

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

A trailer hitch on any vehicle can be used for towing a trailer, bike racks, or cargo carriers. If you have a trailer to tow, the Curt trailer hitch, #C13010, can handle up to 4,000 pounds gross trailer weight and 400 pounds tongue weight. Consult…

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Answer 8

I do have an RV trailer hitch receiver that may work for you in the Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver part #13703. The hitch receiver will fit trailers with frame rails from 22" to 72" apart. The frame brackets sit about 3" down…

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

Yes, if you plan on bolting the Stromberg Carlson Adjustable Accessory Hitch Receiver #SC45MR on then you would need to drill holes in the adjustable arms in order to set them to the correct length. There aren't any predrilled so that this one…

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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