Recommendation for Camping Trailer Receiver for Pulling Boat Trailer

Updated 06/28/2018 | Published 06/26/2018

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

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$484.15

Mounting Bracket 4-Pole Flat

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$9.35

etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs

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Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver for RVs, 18" to 51" Wide

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$312.44

Curt No-Drill Bracket for 6-Way or 7-Way Round Trailer Connector Mounting Bracket - Long

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Curt 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector w/ 60" Harness and Wire Taps

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Question:

What hitch do I need? Receiver on 28 foot skyline mountain view to pull 20 foot open bow boat

asked by: Dennis E

Expert Reply:

If your trailer's frame is between 18 inches and 51 inches on center, then I recommend the Curt RV hitch # C13702. This hitch is the strongest capacity we carry for tongue weights up to 500 lbs and a towing capacity of up to 5,000 lbs without weight distribution. It can bump up to 600 lbs tongue weight and 6,000 lbs max towing when using weight distribution.

If your trailer frame is between 22 inches and 72 inches wide on center, then I recommend the Curt RV hitch # 13703. This has a max tongue weight of 350 lbs and towing capacity of 3,500 lbs.

In either case, you will also need a ball mount, and I recommend the etrailer.com Ball Mount Kit # 989900. This will give you two ball mounts with different rise and drop and two hitch ball options along with the pin and clip and a storage bag. I've attached a video and an article to help.

You will also need the wiring, so I recommend using the Curt Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector - 60" Wire Lead # C58044 and then brackets # 18144 and # C57202.