Custom Hitch for Boat....

[Rip'N'Lips]

I have a 9.5 ft camper for my truck and am looking to tow my new boat as well. I have an extender for my hitch, but I would like to have a more heavy duty extender hitch made because of the boats weight. Is there anyone in the Hillsboro area you would recommend???

Thanks,

Rip'N'Lips

[cannonball]

Rip, you might explore the idea of adding to your trailer tounge reather than extending your hitch. I had 2' added to the tounge of my trailer and had it rebalanced for about $200. The class 4 hitch I was looking at was about $500.

Anaway just a thought.

[elkcamp]

what kind of truck? what kind of hitch? how big of a boat? with a 9.5 foot camper you should be using class v hicth that is rated at least 1200 to 12000 and do you plan on using head and bars.let me know and i will try and help.

[Hanapa'a Time]

Rip,

I looked at the Reese Titan system, only one tube without side supports. Went with Torque Lifts Super Hitch. Made in Washington, they have a web site. More money, better support w/ compression tube and chains w/ turn buckles on each side for side to side stabilty.
I have a 10" camper and 21' inboard sled. Gross weight for the boat and trailer is about 5k and I do not use weight distribution bars. The 28" extension is flush w/ the camper bumper when the stinger is not in place, can still use the camper steps w/out removing the extension.
Just my experiences, hope this helps.

Kurt

[Rip'N'Lips]

I have an F-350 Crew Cab with the Powerstroke diesel. I have airbags installed for the camper, I have the normal tow package which should easily handle my #3000 boat, just want to make sure I don't put my new boat in jeopardy....

Thanks,

Rip'N'Lips

[ 03-10-2003, 10:36 AM: Message edited by: Rip'N'Lips ]

[Bluwrt]

Another vote for the torq lift system. You should be able to get it any where they sell campers to include Campers World. I agree they may be a little pricey but probably the best system out there for towing with a camper.

[elkcamp]

hey rip'n'lips you can not tow with the stock receiver you have to up grade to class v or to the torque system but you do not want to tow with the stock receiver it is not strong enough. Ive seen to many receivers bend.

[ORrinker]

A friend of mine went with the Torque Lift and loves it. I have looked it over and am quite impressed myself. I don't think you will go wrong with it. A little pricey but worth it.

Randy

[Ifishsum]

A good class IV or V receiver would be more than enough for a 24-30" extension and 3000#...Check with Curtis Trailers on 219th & TV highway. They'll do the hitch and make the extension the exact size you need. They also have the Torklift.