How To Determine Towing Capacity of an RV Bumper that is 4 Inch Square 1/8 inch Thick Steel
Updated 06/09/2011 | Published 06/07/2011
Question:
I have a 4 inch square tube bumper on my RV, its about 1/8 inch thick wall. How do I know what the tow weight is for the thickness of the steel?
asked by: Don
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Expert Reply:
The best way to determine what the towing capacity of the bumper on your RV would be to contact the manufacturer of your RV and ask what the bumper gross towing weight capacity is.
I attached installation instructions for the Curt 2 inch Bumper Hitch # E-3S for you to check out also.
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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Curt 2" Trailer Hitch - Bumper Mount - 8-3/4" Bolt Pattern - 5,000 lbs GTW
- Bumper Hitch
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Bolt-On
- CURT
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