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WTB class I caddy trailer hitch
by
dennis
on 10 May, 2010 09:44
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WTB class I caddy trailer hitch. Found one the other day and can't remember the web site.
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#1
by
Familydiesel
on 10 May, 2010 09:49
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Thanks for bringing it up Dennis. This is your thread, so take first dibs on whatever comes up; but if someone has a picture or source, I would be interested also.
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#2
by
GEE-BEE
on 10 May, 2010 10:41
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It will have to a custom bracket / bolted to the rear frame.
Here is a car model on ebay :350240061016
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#3
by
Familydiesel
on 10 May, 2010 10:49
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Thanks for the tip GEEBEE.
True, it will have to be bolted to the frame, but it would be nice to find one that shows where and how it bolts to the frame.
I saw the one on ebay also and it could be helpful for a design. If nothing comes up, I have planned on fabbing one up since I need to pull a trailer with my Caddy when it is done, and I need a frame hitch to pull the weight.
We'll keep working at it.
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#4
by
Baron VonZeppelin
on 10 May, 2010 12:18
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I recently saw one (class 1) listed on a site when trowling - I always click all the links to see what is offered by various places for the Trucks.
It was either Rock Auto or JC Whitney - I'm almost certain.
Both of my trucks have the bumper mounted ball.
I haven't pulled anything with them yet.
One of them has the 1pc HD step bumper (non chrome).
I 'think' that one would probably be as good or better as a class 1 hitch ?
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#5
by
Familydiesel
on 10 May, 2010 12:32
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Hey Baron, thanks for the tip. I found a picture on rockauto.
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.phpIt is a bolt-up and would work. The rating is for 150 lbs. tongue weight and 1500 total towing weight.
The picture helps for a good design also.
This is a little light for my need, but might help Dennis.
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#6
by
Baron VonZeppelin
on 10 May, 2010 13:01
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That's all you'll get from a Class 1 unit.
You probably need/want Class 3 Receiver type.
Reese and Draw-Tite have some Universal kits that might get you going in that direction.
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#7
by
Baron VonZeppelin
on 10 May, 2010 13:23
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My HD Truck has the multi-leaf springs (4 or 5) in rear and spring assisted rear shocks. It sits up stout in the rear even with a MASSIVE F-glass campershell and 400 lbs of cargo laying in back.
The other Truck has standard springs/shocks, and squats with a conventional size F-glass campershell and 200 lbs cargo.
You need to consider the leaf springs - if you haven't already.
That Class 1 is probably designed around the max limit capacity, capability, and brakes, of a standard Rabbit Truck. I would trust the HD Step Bumper further than that Class1 hitch. IMHO
RockAuto links for those with interest:
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1367737http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1367737,parttype,1212http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=1912878
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#8
by
GEE-BEE
on 10 May, 2010 14:06
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Iam going to make a custom bedrug for my caddy to put my Standup yamha superjet in...
I have a rhino liner and I dont want stuff sliding around
Stay Tuned, and dont change that channel !
GB
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#9
by
Baron VonZeppelin
on 10 May, 2010 14:31
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Iam going to make a custom bedrug for my caddy to put my Standup yamha superjet in...
Make 2
Make them cheap
And send me 1 cheap
LoL
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#10
by
79rabbit4dr
on 10 May, 2010 14:53
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#11
by
GEE-BEE
on 10 May, 2010 16:52
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BEDRUG is padded and oil resistant
I will add a 3/4 vinyl strip ( sewn ) to finish the edges.
I will make a acyrlic template , material is about 65.00 per truck , based on twelve yards
I will make several...
Cheer's
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#12
by
Baron VonZeppelin
on 10 May, 2010 20:41
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I want to back-track and say that i wasn't throwing off on the Class1 trailer hitch - if it reads that way.
With new bolts throughout in a 3-piece chrome rear bumper, and the Class1 bolted into it and the rear frame brace - it should handle the work fine up to or beyond its stated capacity.
Gee-Bee, the industrial rubber backed carpet/mat is what I had in mind to use for now also. I've got a couple from an old Texaco service station.
And was thinking to use some that cushioned workspace floor mat stuff that is 2' x 2' sections and clicks together like jigsaw - trimmed to fit - under the carpet/mat.
I'm a cheap date.
HD Truck now has a raised wooden floor with 2 full length drawers under the platform - as bought. Pretty wild set-up. It kept the original bed floor Mint, along with the campershell's help.
Pretty sure i'm taking that stuff out of it.
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#13
by
mystery3
on 10 May, 2010 22:18
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How much do you reckon you can tow with a caddy? I wouldn't really want to exceed the weight of the truck itself and my truck weighs just under 2100 lbs.
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#14
by
Familydiesel
on 10 May, 2010 23:12
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Yeah, I have been thinking along the same lines in terms of how much weight it can tow. I am putting in a 1.6 td motor, and will be using an electric brake system on the trailer I am towing, and maybe adding more springs or air bag assist to strengthen the back. But, I'm with you, I don't think I want to pull more than the weight of the caddy, although I will see how much my trailer weighs and see how it pulls.
GeeBee has some good ideas for brake mods which would add the estra stopping power needed for more weight.
Dennis, any of the trailer hitches sound useful for your application?