I need a class 4 hitch or better. Anyone have some plans?

[Homerr]

I need to build a hitch to haul my 26' flybridge. I'm guessing about 10 to 12,000 lbs.<br /><br />It's on a Caulkins trailer. Darn thing is built for a tank!<br /><br />I have a 2-wheel drive F350 with a dually 1 1/2 ton rear axle stuffed underneath.<br /><br />I would like to make my own hitch, as I have access to just about any metal working tool for the job.<br /><br />Does anyone have any plans for this?<br /><br />I'm familiar with the standard class 2 or 3, but what's different about a class 4 or 5? I've seen them on the net, but they don't look different.<br /><br />??<br /><br />H.

 

[KeltonKrew]

Re: I need a class 4 hitch or better. Anyone have some plans?

If I were you, I would BUY a class 4 (10,000 rating with weight distribution) or a class 5 (12,000 with weight distribution).<br /><br />These things are pretty cheap ($100-$200) delivered and ready to bolt on. <br /><br />The contents of the trailers I pull is well worth the cost of the hitch.<br /><br />If you make one, you need to be sure it fits, heat treated or not, stress relieved, will you have to drill any holes, etc. plus spending a lot of time.<br /><br />After saying this, I did have a hitch made for the back of my travel trailer since they don't make one for it. I had to have it made, but my boat doesn't weigh much (under 1500 pounds).<br /><br />Good luck

 

[araiha]

Re: I need a class 4 hitch or better. Anyone have some plans?

A class IV will only set you back between $200 and $300. I upgraded from a III to a IV just recently, and they only appear slightly different. RV dealerships can usually provide what you need, and at a decent price.

 

[Bondo]

Re: I need a class 4 hitch or better. Anyone have some plans?

many times the design isn't changed, just heavier, stronger parts are used... there's only so many holes/places on your truck frame to work with.....