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August 26, 2011, 09:46:41 AM
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GoneFission

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Class IV Hitch Install - Done almost right!?
« on: August 26, 2011, 09:46:41 AM »
Class lV Hitch Install... (patent pending...)

Howja like to meet this rig on a two-lane road....coming down the mountain in your direction?  Check the 'hills' in the background - bet the power steering works real good now:
 


She's hitched up and ready to roll!!  Amazin' how the extra weight  smoothes out the ride.   Needed to air up the rear tires a bit ('bout 160 psi).

 

Added some super heavy-duty chain for extra support on the tailgate, (note the 'Heavy-Duty 'S' hooks to attach the chain)  Also paid-up for some BIG 5/16" sheet metal screws to attach the Reese hitch frame to the tailgate (see 'em there?  one on each side...)   Likely two more through the carpet into the floor pan inside....  Yep, probably overkill, but didn't want the possibility of having an accident.


 
Most of the time was spent on the front porch whittling down that MASSIVE solid pine 4x4  to fit precisely down into the hole in the ball mount receiver.  Note also - The 14'x14' piece of 3/8' plywood on the underside of the tailgate to distribute the load more evenly and beef up that tailgate support. 'A MAN CAN'T BE TOO SAFE'...!!   :thumleft:

And remember, if they don't kill themselves, these folks reproduce!!  :oops:
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August 26, 2011, 09:59:26 AM
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seabob4

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Re: Class IV Hitch Install - Done almost right!?
« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2011, 09:59:26 AM »
Look, they're from Utah!  God is on their side, those crazy Mormons!!
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Corner of 520 and A1A...
August 26, 2011, 12:09:15 PM
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John Jones

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Re: Class IV Hitch Install - Done almost right!?
« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2011, 12:09:15 PM »
:lol:
One of the scariest things to me when driving in FL was the snowbird migration of F-150's towing 30'+ travel trailers in a gusty crosswind.  Not uncommon to see one shredded in the ditch.
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Niccolo Machiavelli
August 26, 2011, 12:12:45 PM
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flounderpounder225

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Re: Class IV Hitch Install - Done almost right!?
« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2011, 12:12:45 PM »
At least it's a Chevy.... :mrgreen:  :lol:
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Marc
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August 26, 2011, 09:09:55 PM
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Re: Class IV Hitch Install - Done almost right!?
« Reply #4 on: August 26, 2011, 09:09:55 PM »
holy moly! :roll:
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August 26, 2011, 09:11:14 PM
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seabob4

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Re: Class IV Hitch Install - Done almost right!?
« Reply #5 on: August 26, 2011, 09:11:14 PM »
Weight distributing hitch would have solved all the problems... :cheers:  :cheers:
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August 26, 2011, 09:46:20 PM
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John Jones

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Re: Class IV Hitch Install - Done almost right!?
« Reply #6 on: August 26, 2011, 09:46:20 PM »
or some training wheels.
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Niccolo Machiavelli
September 01, 2011, 06:28:49 AM
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DOCREED

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Re: Class IV Hitch Install - Done almost right!?
« Reply #7 on: September 01, 2011, 06:28:49 AM »
When he and his wife get in the truck it levels out probably............
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September 01, 2011, 11:51:35 AM
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Re: Class IV Hitch Install - Done almost right!?
« Reply #8 on: September 01, 2011, 11:51:35 AM »
Quote from: "DOCREED"
When he and his wife get in the truck it levels out probably............

I saw them the other day, Doc.  They spilled out of a Ford mini van, combined weight easily 700... :shock:  :shock:
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September 01, 2011, 11:52:17 PM
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Re: Class IV Hitch Install - Done almost right!?
« Reply #9 on: September 01, 2011, 11:52:17 PM »
Quote from: "flounderpounder225"
At least it's a Chevy.... :mrgreen:  :lol:

That's true,says alot about some Chevy owners don't it  :lol:
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September 06, 2011, 09:24:27 AM
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Spectre5922

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Re: Class IV Hitch Install - Done almost right!?
« Reply #10 on: September 06, 2011, 09:24:27 AM »
Don't forget the load levelling springs.......
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September 06, 2011, 10:40:06 PM
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Re: Class IV Hitch Install - Done almost right!?
« Reply #11 on: September 06, 2011, 10:40:06 PM »
Quote from: "flounderpounder225"
At least it's a Chevy.... :mrgreen:  :lol:
So then the trailer must have a engine and push it? :lol:
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October 03, 2012, 03:25:55 PM
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Re: Class IV Hitch Install - Done almost right!?
« Reply #12 on: October 03, 2012, 03:25:55 PM »
Now that's crazy!
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October 10, 2012, 09:35:47 AM
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Re: Class IV Hitch Install - Done almost right!?
« Reply #13 on: October 10, 2012, 09:35:47 AM »
Makin' the best with what they got...I like it.
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