Recommended Hitch for a 4" x 4" Bumper for Towing a Trailer
Updated 11/13/2025 | Published 10/25/2025
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Looking for a towing trailer hitch that I can mount on my camper bumper for pulling my 8x12 trailer with a golf cart . The bumper is 4inch x 4 inch
asked by: Jeff S
Expert Reply:
Hey Jeff. The etrailer RV Bumper 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver item # e38HR will fit a 4" x 4" bumper and has a 3,500 lbs towing capacity. It will bolt right to it with included hardware. This is our highest capacity bumper mounted hitch.
You'll also need the Curt 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector w/ 60" Harness and Mounting Bracket item # C58345. This will splice into your camper's wiring to provide the signals that your 8" x 12" trailer needs for it's lighting functions.
I recommend verifying that your bumper is rated for towing. You may need to install a hitch that attaches to your frame like the Curt Adjustable Trailer Hitch item # C13701.
What year, make, and model is camper?
You can add this information and any other questions you have where it says Reply to Jerred H and I'll be happy to answer them.
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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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Jerred H.
11/13/2025
Hey Jeff, did you end up trying the bumper hitch setup for towing your 8x12 trailer with the golf cart? It’d be great to hear if the fit and towing capacity worked out as expected. Your update could make it easier for others planning a similar setup.