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Old 08-30-2023, 10:52 AM   #1
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2016 Clipper 17BH Rear Bumper Towing Capacity

Hi Everyone,
I have read a few posts regarding weight capacities for the rear bumpers of travel trailers.

Has anyone ever mounted a bolt-on bumper hitch and added Saftey Struts bumper brackets to the Bumper Frame? (Attached images of products)

I want to be able to pull a 5x8' aluminum trailer and a Honda Rincon 680 ATV that weighs ~600lbs behind my camper.

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Old 08-30-2023, 12:19 PM   #2
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Your trailer has an ultralight frame. It was not designed for double towing. Neither of those items are sufficient for towing, only for carrying a bike rack or generator.
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Old 09-01-2023, 11:12 AM   #3
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I installed and towed my 5x8 aluminum trailer with ATV and it towed perfectly fine.
I understand you don't want to pull something like a 2000+ lb. boat but a 600lb ATV was just fine.
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I installed and towed my 5x8 aluminum trailer with ATV and it towed perfectly fine.
I understand you don't want to pull something like a 2000+ lb. boat but a 600lb ATV was just fine.
Since you don't have your RV's information listed in your profile or signature, do you also have a Clipper TT?
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