Recommended High Capacity Hitch and Dual Ball Mount for a 2003 Bluebird Bus

Updated 08/05/2023 | Published 08/04/2023

Products Featured in This Question

TorkLift SuperHitch Magnum Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V - 2-1/2" and 2"

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$1125.29

Curt Class 5 Universal Weld-on Hitch w/ Brackets - 2" Receiver - 60" Wide

(6)

$353.98

Gen-Y Hitch Reducer Sleeve - 2-1/2" to 2" - 5-1/2" Long

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$26.95

Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers - 2" Hitch - 10" Drop/Rise - 16K

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$379.95

Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers - 2-1/2" Hitch - 12" Drop/Rise - 21K

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$509.95

Curt Class 5 Universal Weld-on Hitch w/ Brackets - 2-1/2" Receiver - 62" Wide

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$356.23

Question:

I would like to buy a Class 4 or 5 hitch to fit my 2003 Bluebird bus. The frame is 27.5” at the insides of the frame rails. I like your torquelift superhitch magnum because it allows for a bike rack and a trailer to be used simultaneously. Do you have anything that will fit my needs? Thank you

asked by: Timothy B

Expert Reply:

I have a solution for adding a heavy duty hitch to your 2003 Bluebird bus but there aren't any TorkLift SuperHitches that will work because they are all custom fit. You will need to go with a universal option and the one I recommend is the Curt Class 5 Universal Weld-on Hitch w/ Brackets item # 15903.

This is a class V hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 15,000 lbs towing capacity and a 1,500 lbs maximum tongue weight. This hitch must be welded on. There is no way to bolt it to your bus and get that high of a capacity out of it. The brackets fit frames from 18" - 60" so it will work great with your 27-1/2" frame.

If you are wanting a 2-1/2" hitch receiver, then you will need the Curt Class 5 item # C59CR.

Since you are a fan of having the ability to tow a trailer and use a bike rack at the same time, I recommend item # 325-GH-525 for a 2" receiver or item # 325-GH-625 and item # 325-GH-007 for a 2-1/2" receiver. These ball mounts can be used the same way the stacked receivers on the Torklift hitches work. They will also not reduce the capacity of the hitch.