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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Trailer hitch question

Posted: 4/13/2006 3:48:31 PM EDT

I want one of the $700 dollar cheapo trailers to pull my 1100 pound mower between my houses.

Will a ball hitch that goes on the bumper work or do I need a real trailer hitch installed?

Thanks for the help.

Posted: 4/13/2006 3:50:41 PM EDT

[#1]

Didn't you have a little ol truck? Will it tow 1100#?

Posted: 4/13/2006 3:51:25 PM EDT

[#2]

On a truck or van? If so, then the bumper mounted ball will be fine.

Posted: 4/13/2006 3:56:00 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
Didn't you have a little ol truck? Will it tow 1100#?

Dodge dakota v6

It's my beatemup truck.

Posted: 4/13/2006 3:57:27 PM EDT

[#4]

Look in the owners manual. Usually it will tell you.

Posted: 4/13/2006 3:57:59 PM EDT

[#5]

That would be more than fine. I have a friend that still pulls his 3,000lb boat with the ball in the bumper of his Ford Ranger.

Also, don't buy a harness kit, you can splice it yourself in 10 minutes.

Posted: 4/13/2006 4:05:06 PM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
That would be more than fine. I have a friend that still pulls his 3,000lb boat with the ball in the bumper of his Ford Ranger.

Also, don't buy a harness kit, you can splice it yourself in 10 minutes.

Well, that's only if you know which wires you need. I needed a CSM to do mine, though, I'd assume they make it easier on trucks than they do on cars.

Posted: 4/13/2006 4:07:12 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Didn't you have a little ol truck? Will it tow 1100#?

Dodge dakota v6

It's my beatemup truck.

Put a ball in on her and go

Posted: 4/13/2006 4:07:27 PM EDT

[#8]

The key thing to look out for is the max tongue weight rating for a bumper mount. IIRC rated tongue weight on a bumper is usually around 150-200 lbs for a small/midsize truck.

Posted: 4/13/2006 4:13:07 PM EDT

[#9]

SPEND THE MONEY FOR A TOWING PACKAGE.

Posted: 4/13/2006 4:19:43 PM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
Quoted:
That would be more than fine. I have a friend that still pulls his 3,000lb boat with the ball in the bumper of his Ford Ranger.

Also, don't buy a harness kit, you can splice it yourself in 10 minutes.

Well, that's only if you know which wires you need. I needed a CSM to do mine, though, I'd assume they make it easier on trucks than they do on cars.

A simple multimeter is all he'll need. He really only needs brakes. Directionals are option since he's only driving between his houses. Parking lights for night can either be tapped into the back lights or taken from any 12V source. I don't think he'll have any problem.

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