Best tow hitch

[longbed67]

Here's the link... looks like it went up $1.05


Amazon.com: Curt Manufacturing 14082 Class IV...

[longbed67]

I do need a set of rear sport bumper brackets for a longbed fleetside 2wd coil spring setup before I do a write up on the install though so i get the proper measurement on where to drill the holes in the framerail.

[bubba353z]

Any update on the install?

[jhwkns]

I built my own hidden hitch for about twenty bucks.

[longbed67]

Finally got it installed! It is the perfect height with my Class IV adjustable receiver.

[70cst]

Originally Posted by longbed67

The ECE hitch wont work for a race trailer and car.... its only rated to 5000 lbs and I know the trailer and car that I pull is closer to 7500lbs

Good point

[PAWS 72]

Curt,Reese and Cyquent are some good hitches also.They should have any hitch for our trucks.How ever you have to now go with a 73-86 hitch to get one to fit.
Guys please don't pull nothing bigger than a 20' trailer behind a 1/2 ton on the interstate at interstate speeds. I have seen my share of bad wrecks.
No lites,trailer not loaded rite,you name it.I always say 24'-30' should go on 3/4 ton and any thing larger on 1 ton.Call me crazy if you like but I want to be safe and the one's around me.

It would kill me to hurt someones family if stupidity on my part.

I have 10 years in the camper and towing industry also.Amongst a few other things.

[longbed67]

Originally Posted by PAWS 72

Curt,Reese and Cyquent are some good hitches also.They should have any hitch for our trucks.How ever you have to now go with a 73-86 hitch to get one to fit.
Guys please don't pull nothing bigger than a 20' trailer behind a 1/2 ton on the interstate at interstate speeds. I have seen my share of bad wrecks.
No lites,trailer not loaded rite,you name it.I always say 24'-30' should go on 3/4 ton and any thing larger on 1 ton.Call me crazy if you like but I want to be safe and the one's around me.

It would kill me to hurt someones family if stupidity on my part.

I have 10 years in the camper and towing industry also.Amongst a few other things.

I couldn't agree with you more! I get the heaviest duty accessories I can for the equipment that I have, not so I can max out it's capacity but so that the loads I do pull are better managed.

[TripleNickel]

Originally Posted by longbed67

Here's the link... looks like it went up $1.05
Amazon.com: Curt Manufacturing 14082 Class IV Receiver: Automotive

"Looks like it went up" another $40+ this past year... now up to $207.38, but still with free shipping.

[PAWS 72]

Originally Posted by TripleNickel

"Looks like it went up" another $40+ this past year... now up to $207.38, but still with free shipping.

everything else is going up also aint it?

Try your local rv store also.

[Tillik]

sub'd

[slow-poke]

So both the curt and ECE are hidden behind the license plate? does anyone have a link for the ECE hitch?

[TripleNickel]

Originally Posted by PAWS 72

everything else is going up also aint it?

Way too true!

[Dzznuts]

ok, so all this talk of hitches and not a mention of anyone bagged! I want a hitch that is hidden and doesn't drag on the ground! Is anyone else wondering the same as me?? Any help? i saw awhile back that CPP had one but I can't find it

[bubba353z]

Originally Posted by Dzznuts

i saw awhile back that CPP had one but I can't find it

It's still on their website - look under "Upgrades"

[Lou Boffa]

Here's mine. Draw Tight

[rcrahn]

Originally Posted by Dzznuts

ok, so all this talk of hitches and not a mention of anyone bagged! I want a hitch that is hidden and doesn't drag on the ground! Is anyone else wondering the same as me?? Any help? i saw awhile back that CPP had one but I can't find it

I was looking for the same thing and could not find anything off the shelf. So I designed and fabricated this.....

[Dzznuts]

Much better! Lol. I will have a rear bumper so I'm not 100% how,or if, I would fab my own... I did find the one on CPP website. Thanks for that help

[longbed67]

Mine is bagged...and fully dropped it does not drag

[ho70]

The hidden hitches behind the license plate would get me a ticket here as the plate would not be visible when the receiver is in

[K10 STEPSIDE]

The hidden hitches behind the license plate would get me a ticket here as the plate would not be visible when the receiver is in

True but you have a trailer to hide it. also how often do you plan on pulling? for me it isn't often. Since This has a some hidden hitches I thought I would add mine. I wish I had a actual pick of it. I made two new cross members at the back of the frame and bolted the hitch I made to them. but my license plate is bolted to a plate that slides into the hitch.

[longbed67]

If you use a flip bracket then the plate flips up flat and sits on the receiver and is still considered visible and mounted correctly.

[JonnyC10]

Originally Posted by longbed67

Finally got it installed! It is the perfect height with my Class IV adjustable receiver.

I know this is old but I see your still active here. I notice you had to remove your plate bracket to mount your hitch. Im running into the same issue. Im pretty aggravated about this.

[longbed67]

At the point I took that picture, I had not installed my plate or bracket yet. to take the bracket off I believe it is 4 bolts... pretty simple in my mind... Also you will have to trim it to allow the receiver to come out, then with a flip up bracket installed in the upside down from OEM design the license plate will be bent around the receiver the last 3/16" and will be visible and legal. To install this hitch you will be drilling 4-6 holes depending on how you line your hitch up under the rear of the frame.

[JonnyC10]

Originally Posted by longbed67

At the point I took that picture, I had not installed my plate or bracket yet. to take the bracket off I believe it is 4 bolts... pretty simple in my mind... Also you will have to trim it to allow the receiver to come out, then with a flip up bracket installed in the upside down from OEM design the license plate will be bent around the receiver the last 3/16" and will be visible and legal. To install this hitch you will be drilling 4-6 holes depending on how you line your hitch up under the rear of the frame.

Urg. Im not happy with that one bit. I would've bought a hidden hitch if I had of known that. Thanks for the reply though!