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Originally Posted by JRTJH
This warning is at the top of the installation sheet for the CURT 13703 hitch:
" WARNING: ALL NON-TRAILER LOADS APPLIED TO THIS PRODUCT MUST BE SUPPORTED BY AUXILIARY STABILIZING STRAPS.
** FAILURE TO PROPERLY SUPPORT NON-TRAILER LOADS WILL VOID PRODUCT WARRANTY**"
https://assets.curtmfg.com/masterlib..._13703_INS.PDF
There is a CURT 13704 hitch that carries a 500/5000 pound rating that does not have that warning on the instruction sheet. https://assets.curtmfg.com/masterlib..._13704_INS.PDF
The fact remains that the hitch "strength" is only as strong as its weakest link. In many cases, it's the extreme end of the Lippert chassis rails or the extreme ends of the NORCO stamped steel chassis component to which the hitch is bolted with 4 bolts and some pretty big washers. |
John has a valid point of it being as strong as the weakest point. Make sure you do your research on the hitch and your attended use. If you plan on adding a hitch, I would recommend a frame mount over a factory bumper mount over and over again.
There are other differences between the two models.
CURT 13703 hitch will fit most travel trailers with a C-Channel, I-Beam, or Box frame chassis.
CURT 13704 hitch is designed for a Box framed chassis which will not fit most travel trailers.