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Old 06-26-2014, 01:03 PM   #1
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Frame width

Does anyone know the frame width on rock wood utralight series. Would like to mount an adjustable width 2" hitch for bikes. I'm out of town and shopping around otherwise I would crawl under with a tape measure. Thanks in advance
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Old 06-26-2014, 01:04 PM   #2
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Does anyone know the frame width on rock wood utralight series. Would like to mount an adjustable width 2" hitch for bikes. I'm out of town and shopping around otherwise I would crawl under with a tape measure. Thanks in advance
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I wish I could help but I can't.
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Old 06-26-2014, 01:08 PM   #3
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It's ok thank you anyway my friend
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Old 06-26-2014, 08:29 PM   #4
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When I measured my 8327ss it was right about 68" to the inside of the I beams
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Old 06-26-2014, 09:33 PM   #5
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Thanks I really appreciate it that helps me out have a great night
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Old 06-27-2014, 06:50 AM   #6
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I understand I'm in the same spot needing to haul bikes. Curt mfg has a adjustable hitch that fits campers with frames out to 72". Let me know how things turn out.
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Word of Caution: Lite wt trailers are not designed for add on hitches and will void the warranty and even more alarming, will eventually damage the frame.
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Old 06-27-2014, 08:32 AM   #8
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Colem I sure will
Old coot thanks for the warning it is always better to be safe than sorry I agree. Not to say it won't ever happen but we have been doing this for years between my dad's campers and mine and had no issues with frames being warranted when they had issues. I'm sure though u might have more experience in this do u have any suggestions of how 150lbs of bikes would damage steel I-beams. This is a real question and no disrespect or ill intent was meant here. I learned very long ago to always be open minded and take in to consideration the things that the older and more experienced generation had to offer us young bucks
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Old 06-27-2014, 08:39 AM   #9
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Lite and Ultra Lite frames are not the standard structural I beams, but are 3 pcs of 0.075" thk pcs of steel welded together and are not designed for the type loads that are induced by add on hitches. Unless it is factory mounted, I would refrain from making/adding any modifications.

With that being said, it's your trailer, do with it as you wish.
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Old 06-27-2014, 08:43 AM   #10
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Thanks OC I sure appreciate ur input u have helped me in the past and I am glad there r still good people out there
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Old 06-28-2014, 06:16 AM   #11
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Cajun, if your RV is still under warranty you might want to delay the install of that bike rack. I know for a fact that it will invalidate your warranty as I called and spoke to the warranty person at Rockwood FR.

Here is my OP detailing the welded on bike rack (likely stronger than a bolted on one): http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ack-49610.html

Of course with a hitch that bolts on, I suppose you could remove it if you have any frame, sidewall issues before the factory inspects and repairs. Likely they would see the bolt holes though.
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Old 06-30-2014, 07:34 AM   #12
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Yep rethinking my options thanks to all
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Old 06-30-2014, 08:44 AM   #13
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Cajunrvr, I have heard a bunch about brackets foe the front of the tow vehicle and I found a place last night called Bodiak front hitches. They mount to your tow hooks.
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Old 06-30-2014, 09:11 AM   #14
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I think that is my only option I can't use the one that mounts to the pin box being that I have the reese revolution
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Yeah I feel that is my only option for our family. Best of luck
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