Trailer Hitch for Travel Trailer that Has Thin Square Bumper not Rated for Hitch

Published 06/14/2016

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Curt RV Bumper 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver

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$121.70

Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver for RVs, 22" to 72" Wide

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Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap for Hitch-Mounted Accessories - 61" x 1" - Qty 1

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Question:

Hi, Im planning to install an aluminum cargo carrier in the back of my travel trailer to carry maybe 100-150 pounds of stock in it. I was looking at the Curt E-100 Hitch to install it, but I was told that the 1/16 gauge stock RV bumper was not tough enough to do the job and it would crack and tear. Have you experienced people who use this Hitch on a stock RV bumper to carry a cargo rack? I also have a 14foot spare tire on the bumper.

asked by: Alain L

Expert Reply:

For a bumper as thin as yours I would not recommend the # E-100 for installing a hitch. Instead I would recommend going with a frame mount like the part # 13703 that will fit your trailer as long as your outside to outside frame dimensions are between 22 and 72 inches.

Since the goal is to carry a cargo carrier you would need to use the stabilizer strap part # 18050 as well per Curt's warranty requirements.

expert reply by: Jameson C