Can a Trailer Hitch be Installed on a Camper Trailer With a Corrugated I-Beam Frame
Question:
Can I put a Reese receiver hitch on my camper frame? My frame is a I beam frame but the middle of the I beam looks coragated
asked by: Floyd
Expert Reply:
There are several different ways to attach a trailer hitch to a trailer frame. With I-beam frames, a trailer hitch like the Curt Adjustable Motorhome Hitch, # C13701, could be welded to the underside of the frame rail. This would prevent any interference with the middle of the I-beam. This trailer hitch can fit frame widths of 18 inches to 51 inches.
Since the middle of the I-beam frame is corrugated, I recommend contacting your trailer manufacturer to see if the trailer's frame can support pulling another trailer or carrying an accessory such as a bike rack or cargo carrier. Some trailer hitch manufacturers say a trailer hitch should not be installed because the frame cannot support the additional load.
If you can tell me the year, make, model and VIN of your trailer, I would be happy to do some research on your specific setup.
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Curt Adjustable Trailer Hitch Receiver - 18"-51" Wide - 2" Drop - Class III - 2"
- RV and Camper Hitch
- Frame Mount Hitch
- 18 - 51 Inch Wide Frame
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Bolt-On
- Weld-On
- CURT
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