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Old 08-06-2019, 03:05 AM   #31
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Originally Posted by rohish View Post
I recommend this.

CURT 13703 Camper Adjustable Trailer Hitch RV Towing 2-Inch Receiver, 3,500 lbs. Fits Frames up to 72 Inches Wide

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0033WNJV4..._O8osDbPKD74V3
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.
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