Passport 238ML outside upgrades

[Dodgeman]

Had no rear bumper on the TT so installed a trailer hitch for bike rakes only and a 4 square for sewer hose and the put a carrier for sewer tote so I dont have to put in truck.

Doddgeman
08 1500
5.7 hemi
3.92

[BirchyBoy]

Can you post some pics of how you mounted the hitch? I don't remember there being anything structural in the area that you used. Did go up through the flooring?

Also, what is the hose connection near your tank drain? 3rd picture.

[Dodgeman]

OK Im not the best picture taker but Its eaiser for me to describe

1. went to used car office and picked up old 2" hitch that was a take off took home and cut off 6" from center on both sides.
2. Went to central iron and steel and purchased 7' ft of 1/4 inch of 3 square and two 1/4" 6" long 2" L brackets and 1, 3/8 6" L bracket 14" long.
3. Only welding was hitch to center of 3/8" L bracket and welding The 3/8 to the 3" square in the center.Make sure you leave about 2" between hitch and 3 square.
From here on in everything is bolted .
4. butt the 1/4" L bracket to one side of the trailer frame. Know is a good time to do a lot of measuring to make sure in can slip the 3 square into place I had to cut a little off the 3 square to get in put left enough to set on l bracket.I actually cut a 2by4 and used that as a template.
5. used an assortment of 7/16 ans 3/8 bolts to hold put lL bracket on inside of tt frame and bolted through it. Did I mention a lot of drilling also ran 1 7/16 bolt on each side through L bracket and 3 square.
6. Drilled through tt facia over the hitch to stop a twist in the 3 square.
7. I used the ratchett strap to take bounce out bike rack with two bikes and I think different rack would perform differently
8.Brother in law is and engineer and he stated it was very strong and will hold two bike maybe even 4 bikes.
9 since I used bolts to attach I can remove if sold.

[Dodgeman]

The carrier and 4 square is also bolted to the tt in case I sell it.

[Dodgeman]

I didnt answer your question no I did not go through any floor. If I can get pictures I will try. also I have about 3,000 mi of towing with this set up.

[Dodgeman]

Hose connection in 3RD picture is black water flush system.another mod I put on.

[BirchyBoy]

Wow, you're a busy person! All I've done so far is hang a tension rod for a curtain and put up some Command stuff.