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Class III hitch on front of coach - Flick - 07-07-2013
I have seen some coaches have what appears to be two Receivers on either side of the slide out for the generator. I have not looked under my slide out for the generator but can you mount a single class III hitch there? I would like to put one on the front so we can put our bike rack there at times and other times we could put a rack I bought for out scooter there.
Can it be done? What hitch do you buy since it seems they all come made to bolt to particular trucks and cars.
RE: Class III hitch on front of coach - whatsnewell - 07-07-2013
Todd, I have, as you have suggested, two receivers on the front of my coach located on either side of the generator opening, below the bumper. Not sure what the prior owner(s) used them for, but I also have two large, heavy duty hooks that can be inserted in case a tow is in order. If you wanted the receiver centered you would have to be sure it is attached in such a way so as to not interfere with the generator being pulled in and out. I'll try to take pictures of the under carriage so you can see how mine were mounted.
RE: Class III hitch on front of coach - Flick - 07-07-2013
Perfect thanks Clarke.
RE: Class III hitch on front of coach - Richard - 07-07-2013
You're best bet is to get the rack you need, and find a welder to fit the rack to the double receivers
RE: Class III hitch on front of coach - Flick - 07-07-2013
What about using this on the back hitch on the coach and putting my bike rack on this as well as the toad then the scooter rack on the back of the toad where the bike rack was?
http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/dual-hitch-adapter/64874
RE: Class III hitch on front of coach - whatsnewell - 07-08-2013
Just got to be sure the total weight does not exceed 4,000 lbs. I have seen these before, and considered one for me, but the trailer along weighs almost 4,000 lbs, but in your situation I think it might work.
RE: Class III hitch on front of coach - encantotom - 07-08-2013
http://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Roadmaster/RM-077-4.html
etrailer has some with a higher weight capacity and explainations of what you can and cant do.
remember that the extension/dual are usually NOT for towing a trailer, but just for flat towing a vehicle.
tom
RE: Class III hitch on front of coach - Flick - 07-08-2013
This is probably a better option.
Curt Manufacturing 45810 Multi-Purpose Ball Mount
http://amzn.com/B003AT8HVC
RE: Class III hitch on front of coach - lbrachfe - 07-08-2013
I have seen them used for Flagpoles when parked and bicycle carriers only and would not attempt anything larger myself.
RE: Class III hitch on front of coach - Flick - 07-08-2013
Ya I would use it for a bike carrier.