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02-03-2016, 07:59 PM
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rear trailer hitch for a boat
I just got a 2016 palomino puma 253 fbs I was wondering how to go about putting a receiver hitch on the rear to tow my 18 foot boat in my state and surrounding state this is legal if with in the length of the law
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02-03-2016, 08:33 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Apr 2012
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Pass the popcorn.....
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02-03-2016, 08:34 PM
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Location: Central Louisiana
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Got my popcorn ready also
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02-03-2016, 08:45 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
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Location: Iowa
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Palomino states that your warranty will be void if you add any hitch to the frame or bumper.
[emoji897]
Find another way.
2015 Columbus 320RS
2008 2500HD Duramax
2015 nights camped "34"
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02-03-2016, 09:15 PM
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How can it be done Don t care about warranty and be done safe
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02-03-2016, 09:18 PM
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It is not safe and hazard to others on the road.
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02-03-2016, 09:40 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
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Sorry you feel that way "good luck"
I'll leave you with this
2015 Columbus 320RS
2008 2500HD Duramax
2015 nights camped "34"
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02-03-2016, 09:45 PM
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What camper was that and what we're you pulling? What cause that I am any going to pull at the most a 18 foot boat
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02-03-2016, 09:48 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
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It was towing a golf cart with a swivel wheel trailer.
It was under warranty and palomino denied claim.
2015 Columbus 320RS
2008 2500HD Duramax
2015 nights camped "34"
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02-03-2016, 09:50 PM
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Aquaman...how about passing some of that popcorn my way...
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02-03-2016, 10:06 PM
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New to this what the popcorn about? Lol sit back and watch the newbie
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02-03-2016, 10:15 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
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Lol this gets talked about daily.
You'll get more opinions then you ever wanted.
Do a search on this forum "trailer hitch" you'll have months worth of reading.
[emoji12] see ya in March when your done reading!
2015 Columbus 320RS
2008 2500HD Duramax
2015 nights camped "34"
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02-03-2016, 10:30 PM
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The "popcorn deal" ... Oh there's always people on any RV forum that vehemently warn against towing double and shake the tambourine about frame warranty. Like you, warranty isn't an issue. I built a strong hitch, attached it to the frame professionally, and enjoy the lakes in one trip. I do not support any use of the weany sewer hose tube as a mount to pull anything. I've owned 4 different fivers and pulled double jetski trailers or a small squirt boat since 2000 without issue. Bunches of people here in the mid-west double tow. Please pass the butter ......
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02-03-2016, 10:42 PM
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I am not planing on buying a 50 dollar receiver u bolt on thing for my bumper tube lol but a frame mount hitch. not looking to put a bike rack on it
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02-03-2016, 11:09 PM
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Location: London, Kentucky
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I am beating that dead horse, anyone care to lend a hand?
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02-03-2016, 11:28 PM
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Location: Southern, IL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mattsny
I am not planing on buying a 50 dollar receiver u bolt on thing on my bumper tube lol but a frame mount hitch not looking to put a bike rack on it
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mattsny, You are getting gently ribbed. It's your choice and maybe you have the skillset to make this happen. Myself, I would not do it. 
Keep posting and include pictures as I would like to see how this ends. 
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02-04-2016, 01:03 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 8
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17 Xpress
We pulled a17 foot Xpress with a 1989 chevrolet silverado behind a 21 foot.pioneer around Louisiana with no problem had a welder at.a trailer dealer install it.
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02-04-2016, 02:50 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2014
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Towing double trailers requires a special license endorsement in some states
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02-04-2016, 03:07 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2015
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Crawl under the Puma and write down the numbers on the white sticker with the barcode on it that has an LCI emblem. Lippert components made the frame, not Palomino. No matter what Palomino tells you the warranty is provided by LCI. They designed it to Pumas specs, and put it together. They will be able to tell you what it is and is not capable of. Look here RV Bike Racks & Receivers for Sale
They actually show they manufacture a "boat hitch receiver" but nowhere do they show popcorn. They have to make pocorn though, as they make everything else. And if they put the same care into the popcorn as they put into their components its probably some bad popcorn.
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02-04-2016, 03:36 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
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And I say call puma to get your answer.
Ici will say call the company that built your unit.
Puma by Palomino
2551 Century Dr.
Goshen, IN 46528
Service Questions Call
574-642-0606
2015 Columbus 320RS
2008 2500HD Duramax
2015 nights camped "34"
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