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Old 06-17-2022, 02:08 PM   #1
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I want buy a hitch for the back of my 5th wheel. I want to haul a swivel wheel trailer for my golf cart. Any ideas of what kind of hitch I need ?
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Old 06-17-2022, 02:39 PM   #2
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If you don't have a factory installed receiver (with a specified weight rating), you'll need something fabricated and tied in to the frame and properly reinforced. Lots of discussions here about the pros/cons of this if you search.

Here's one thread to look at for starters:
https://www.forestriverforums.com/fo...bok-80074.html
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I want buy a hitch for the back of my 5th wheel. I want to haul a swivel wheel trailer for my golf cart. Any ideas of what kind of hitch I need ?
Swivel wheel use essentially just hinges as a "hitch". Two flex points as the load is carried on the swivel wheel w/spring.

Sometimes two conventional balls with two couplers on the frame supportingswivel assembly
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Swivel wheel use essentially just hinges as a "hitch". Two flex points as the load is carried on the swivel wheel w/spring.

Sometimes two conventional balls with two couplers on the frame supportingswivel assembly
If its a single hitch you likely need a Class III or Class IV hitch, which not all fifth wheels have. If its a 2 point hitch, its probably supplied with the carrier.

Either way, its not something that is going work with anything that just attaches to the bumper.
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