Hitch Questions

[raptorider01]

What "stinger" are you guys using for your bumper pull trailers? Most of the ones you can get at wally world, etc are only rated for a 5000lb trailer. My enclosed is almost that heavy empty, let alone when i load it with quads or a jeep.

So, what brand/style are you using for heavier trailers?

Brian

 

[BoostN]

I have no personal experience with aftermarket hitches. But, the stock factory hitch is well known not to hold up. So, if you towing really heavy its a good idea to upgrade.

 

[DunesRunner08]

I make custom design drop hitches that will tow pretty much whatever they need to. I pull 20k lbs of steel on a regular basis with mine, no probs

 

[bikerboy]

Putman XTR is a common choice

 

[raptorider01]

Ive heard good things about the putman xdr

Im mostly interested in what people are running for the ball mount side of the reciever hitch, not the reciever its self.


Brian

 

[tracker954x4]

I've got a reese draw bar thats rated at 6k (stainless steel) No problems out of it.

 

[FireMedicJO]

here's my set up....A little more involved if you need to adjust it, but will handle upwards to 10K and has the ability for weight distributing.

Products - eazlift | Towing into the 21st century.

This can also be picked up @ Northern Tool. I am sure its a diff. brand but around the same weight capacities.

 

[WanaDmxSub]

Not sure what mine is...just remember ordering a class V Ball mount. The shaft is solid!

 

[FireMedicJO]

Not sure what mine is...just remember ordering a class V Ball mount. The shaft is solid!

This is key for heavy trailering. You definitely want a solid steel shank & ball mount instead of hollow square tubing.

 

[durallymax]

No ball in mine but its rated for 15K. Its made by Curt. Its a beastily girl, weighs about 10lbs and costs $60

 

[btfarm]

When I bought the Putnam XDR I also bought a Putnam Class V ball mount. I think it's rated at about 15k.