Re: Trailer Hitch in Front of Vehicle
byordy <br />Seaman <br />Member # 3761 <br /><br /> posted August 25, 2004 11:28 AM <br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />I have an '83 Dodge Ramcharger that I have towed with since '83 and it's still going strong. We've built a new home & hangar on an airpark, (Diamondhead, MS 66Y) and the space I have available to park the boat is adjacent to my hangar, very narrow, and the trailer must enter at an angle. Years ago there were bumper mount trailer hitches available that just clamped over the chrome bumpers that vehicles had in that era. I would like to find one of these to mount on the front bumper of the Ramcharger. This should make putting the boat away much easier, it's a struggle presently.<br />Anyone have any idea where I can locate a hitch like this?<br />Bill........ <br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Posts: 50 | From: Diamondhead, MS. | Registered: Aug 2001 | IP: Logged | <br /> <br />JB <br />Ancient Mariner <br />Member # 1031 <br /><br /> posted August 25, 2004 12:28 PM <br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />I don't currently have a front hitch, Byordy, but plan to have one (a reciever) added to my bull bars up front (when I get the bull bars ).<br /><br />I haven't figured out a better way to have a solid mount.<br /><br />Good luck. <br /><br />--------------------<br />Red sky at night. . .<br />JB<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Posts: 12583 | From: The Hideout, Whitt, TX, USA | Registered: Mar 2001 | IP: Logged | <br /> <br />DJ <br />Fleet Admiral <br />Member # 5471 <br /><br /> posted August 25, 2004 01:49 PM <br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />JB,<br /><br />Be careful of the mounting. You have airbags in that SUV. I would get a reading on that from DCX.<br /><br />The mounting of anything upfront can cause unintended airbag deployment/inflation or, worse, the system to fail. I've seen front mounted accesories cause both. <br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Posts: 8631 | Registered: Dec 2001 | IP: Logged | <br /> <br />Ed F <br />Petty Officer 1st Class <br />Member # 19928 <br /><br /> posted August 25, 2004 02:13 PM <br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Have you tried over at eBay?<br />Here's one that might fit. <br /><br />I Googled "Front Receiver Hitch Dodge" and came-up with quite a few sites.<br />Hitches Online <br />Northern Tool <br />4WheelParts <br />Hitches4Less <br />etrailer <br />Just to name a few!<br /><br />--------------------<br /><br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Posts: 211 | From: Chicago-NW 'burbs | Registered: Mar 2003 | IP: Logged | <br /> <br />DustyJacket <br />Seaman Apprentice <br />Member # 47424 <br /><br /> posted August 25, 2004 02:50 PM <br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Get a Drawtite that connects to the frame behind/below the front bumper. <br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Posts: 31 | From: Lees Summit, MO | Registered: Aug 2004 | IP: Logged | <br /> <br />JB <br />Ancient Mariner <br />Member # 1031 <br /><br /> posted August 25, 2004 04:33 PM <br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Hmmmm. Hadn't thought of that, DJ. None of my F-types or Rangers had bags.<br /><br />Thanks! I sure would feel silly setting off all those bags just moving a trailer. <br /><br />--------------------<br />Red sky at night. . .<br />JB<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Posts: 12583 | From: The Hideout, Whitt, TX, USA | Registered: Mar 2001 | IP: Logged | <br /> <br />DJ <br />Fleet Admiral <br />Member # 5471 <br /><br /> posted August 25, 2004 05:29 PM <br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Not to mention your wallet would be several thousand $$$ lighter. <br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Posts: 8631 | Registered: Dec 2001 | IP: Logged | <br /> <br />byordy <br />Seaman <br />Member # 3761 <br /><br /> posted August 25, 2004 07:24 PM <br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Thanks for the links. I have thought about a receiver on the front and it may come to that. I did a quick scan of the links and didn't see anything for an '83. Not surprising since the truck's 21 years old.<br />I'll continue looking and will probably install a front receiver immediately after backing the "old boat" into the side of the hangar.<br />Bill.... <br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Posts: 50 | From: Diamondhead, MS. | Registered: Aug 2001 | IP: Logged | <br /> <br />xltier <br />Seaman <br />Member # 41728 <br /><br /> posted August 25, 2004 09:03 PM <br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />any good welding shop should be able to whip up something maybe even u can hang it on than take it off after use.
I'm thinking that I'd be able to maneuver the boat/trailer into it's spot in less space with a hitch on the front. Does that sound right, or am I totaly off base?<br /><br />Thanks.