Option For Heavy-Duty Hitch on Motorhome

Updated 12/06/2021 | Published 12/05/2021

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Curt Class 5 Universal Weld-on Hitch w/ Brackets - 2" Receiver - 44" Wide

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$254.96

Class V Universal Weld-on Receiver Hitch and Brackets with 3" Drop

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$293.31

Curt Class 5 Universal Weld-on Hitch w/ Brackets - 2" Receiver - 44" Wide

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$234.80

Question:

2008 journey diesel pusher. Trying to see what would be the best option For this particular camper. Has a 400 Cummins in it, the hitch on it now is rated for 10,000, need more than that.

asked by: Larry

Expert Reply:

Since there isn't a custom-fit option for your motorhome, the only possible option for a heavy-duty hitch would be a universal, weld-on type. There are three options from Curt for frames that measure up to 44 inches (from outside to outside), with the only difference being the drop they provide (the distance from the bottom of the frame to the top of the receiver

- 3" Drop: Curt Class 5 Universal Weld-on Hitch # 15901

- 9" Drop: Curt Class 5 Universal Weld-on Hitch # C47CR

- 18" Drop: Curt Class 5 Universal Weld-on Hitch # C99CR

To get the correct hitch, you'll just want to measure the width of your frame and how far below your frame the receiver needs to be.

expert reply by: Kyle S