What is Purpose of Rear Hitch Installed on 5th Wheel Trailer
Updated 04/24/2019 | Published 04/22/2019
Question:
I have a new highlander light 5th wheeler with a hitch on the back. What is this for and why do they say it voids warrenty if towing a vehical behind it.
asked by: Larry G
Expert Reply:
Trailer makers typically install hitch receivers on their 5th wheel and travel trailers to enable owners to use items like an RV-approved bike rack, such as the Yakima OnRamp Bike Platform Rack # Y36FR. Not all hitch accessories can be used on trailers or motorhomes but this particular Swagman carrier can be used on ANY vehicle, car, truck, van, pop-up camper, 5th wheel or motorhome. This sturdy rack is unique in this respect.
Using a bike rack in the trailer's hitch will put perhaps 150-lbs total tongue weight load on the hitch. This is a low enough weight that there is no risk of damage to the trailer frame. But if you were to tandem tow a second trailer behind your 5th wheel, say a 2000-lb boat/boat trailer combination, then it would be possible to stress the 5th wheel's frame and this is what the warranty warning pertains to.
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Curt RV Bumper 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver
- RV and Camper Hitch
- Bumper Mount Hitch
- 4 x 4 Inch Bumper
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Towing and Cargo
- Bolt-On
- CURT
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