Where to Measure for Choosing Correct Size Adjustable RV Trailer Hitch
Updated 05/28/2020 | Published 05/26/2020
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I would like to attach a trailer hitch to my 2016 Autumn ridge 245 DS and I was looking at the curt hitches I was curious what hitch would fit my trailer I am not with my trailer but if I was measuring for dimensions for width where would I measure between Im going to be trying to tow a small boat behind my travel trailer aluminum 16 footer
asked by: Timothy W
Expert Reply:
When measuring for an adjustable RV trailer hitch, like the Curt # C13702 or # C13701, you will want to measure from the middle of one frame member to the middle of the other frame member. Just to give you an idea I have attached a cutout form the linked installation instructions.
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Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver for RVs, 18" to 51" Wide
- RV and Camper Hitch
- Frame Mount Hitch
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 18 - 30 Inch Wide Frames
- 31 - 45 Inch Wide Frames
- 46 - 60 Inch Wide Frames
- Towing and Cargo
- Bolt-On
- Weld-On
- CURT
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