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09-04-2012, 05:53 AM
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adding rear hitch
Has anyone added a rear hitch to your Surveyor? I know it will void the warrenty and could stress the frame. Just seems like you could engineer it to work. Would like to take the golf cart occasionally when we go to the beach.
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09-04-2012, 06:47 AM
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Bye what I've read on here and on other forums it does not come across as a good idea, but if you do it, carry a camera and take pictures of the success or failure of this not so bright of an idea.
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09-04-2012, 06:50 AM
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What are u towing with ?
Will a golf cart and trailer put you over your tow capacity ?
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09-04-2012, 06:56 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cmmjmoore
Has anyone added a rear hitch to your Surveyor? I know it will void the warrenty and could stress the frame. Just seems like you could engineer it to work. Would like to take the golf cart occasionally when we go to the beach.
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Not a good idea.....and I think my wording is gentle.
Pulling something behind a bumper pull trailer.....no way !!!
Best bet would be to get a toy-hauler.
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09-04-2012, 09:46 AM
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the main problem is the Surveyor is an Ultra-Lite trailer with an ultra-lite frame.
it's not built to tow.
its bumper can hardly support a spare tire.
you could weld and brace a receiver to the frame and bumper, but this will void your warranty. and that would be to just carry bikes.
trying to tow with a ultra-lite will void any warranty the frame has.
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09-04-2012, 01:18 PM
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Well I appreciate everyone pointing out the obvious but that wasn't' what I asked, has anyone tried it. 
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09-04-2012, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by f1100turbo
What are u towing with ?
Will a golf cart and trailer put you over your tow capacity ?
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10,000 lbs and no it wont put me over the capacity.
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09-04-2012, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Cmmjmoore
Well I appreciate everyone pointing out the obvious but that wasn't' what I asked, has anyone tried it. |
No. For all the reasons listed 
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09-04-2012, 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Cmmjmoore
Well I appreciate everyone pointing out the obvious but that wasn't' what I asked, has anyone tried it. |
I guess they are not here. I'm sure someone out there has tried it. I have seen 5th wheels pulling boats, bikes, motorcycles and golf carts. Maybe they are too embarrassed to post their end results. I don't know...
Looks like it's up to you to explore... Let us know how it works out for you cause there are several folks on here who would just like to carry their bikes on the back of their TT. I'll keep mine in the back of the truck...
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09-04-2012, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Road-King
I guess they are not here. I'm sure someone out there has tried it. I have seen 5th wheels pulling boats, bikes, motorcycles and golf carts. Maybe they are too embarrassed to post their end results. I don't know...
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We pulled a 17-foot boat behind our old fifth wheel all the time, and it pulled like a dream. But I wouldn't even consider putting a hitch on the back of my "lightweight" fifth. The frame is paper thin and doesn't look to have much strength at all.
And isn't pulling anything behind a bumper-hitch camper illegal?
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09-04-2012, 02:49 PM
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Well I appreciate everyone pointing out the obvious but that wasn't' what I asked, has anyone tried it. |
I think what folks are trying to say is, some have tried and had disastrous results. Some have done it on older heavier framed trailers with good results.
You just have to make up your own mind as to whether you want to gamble on it. The majority of the responses are a resounding "Don't do it", but you are the one with the decision to make.
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09-04-2012, 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by dunnnc
I think what folks are trying to say is, some have tried and had disastrous results. Some have done it on older heavier framed trailers with good results.
You just have to make up your own mind as to whether you want to gamble on it. The majority of the responses are a resounding "Don't do it", but you are the one with the decision to make.
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And live with what could happen.............
Just sayin
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09-04-2012, 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by bakken
And isn't pulling anything behind a bumper-hitch camper illegal?
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It depends on the state your driving in. In Tennessee it is ok, as long as your second trailer is shorter than your first and there is a total vehicle length restriction as well. Or so a Police Officer I know told me.
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09-04-2012, 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by bakken
We pulled a 17-foot boat behind our old fifth wheel all the time, and it pulled like a dream. But I wouldn't even consider putting a hitch on the back of my "lightweight" fifth. The frame is paper thin and doesn't look to have much strength at all.
And isn't pulling anything behind a bumper-hitch camper illegal?
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My background is canoing and back packing so travel trailers are new to me. So you guys make some very good points. Guess we will just bring the other auto with the cart.
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10-20-2012, 07:56 PM
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my forest river dealer said it could be done for 600 plus tax. i want to pull my sea doo behind trailer and they said no problem
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10-20-2012, 08:13 PM
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I believe that the big concern is with the light frame camper. I have several camping partners that do it pulling boats and trailers with golf carts. Years of doing this and no mishaps. Hitches are professionally done and are towed locally in Louisiana.
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10-20-2012, 08:21 PM
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my forest river dealer said it could be done for 600 plus tax. i want to pull my sea doo behind trailer and they said no problem
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make sure you get something in writing from the dealer, when you have them do it.
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