Frame rating?

[ultrarider]

I have a 2018 16xrb, and would like to install a frame “weld on” hitch. The hitch manufacture suggest referring to the frame rating before installing. Anybody have that info?
Thank you

[SloPoke]

I Doubt that Jayco will divulge this specific information, even after it is no longer on warranty...

But maybe... Grumpy can answer

[Colorado]

What are you interested in doing with the hitch? Looking at the specs and just the tongue of the camper this looks like a pretty lightweight frame.

[ultrarider]

I just want to carry a Cargo & bike rack. 300 lbs max

[ultrarider]

How do I insert a picture or link to url in this forum? How I thought didn’t seem to work

[JFlightRisk]

Originally Posted by ultrarider

How do I insert a picture or link to url in this forum? How I thought didn’t seem to work

Here's how to post attachments and pictures.


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[ultrarider]

This is the hitch I’m thinking of using.

Ultra-Fab 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver for Trailer Frames

Picture showes it being used on top of bumper, which I think works Great.
I plan on securing it wit 2-1/4” x 5” square U-bolts instead of welding it or bolting it on.
Let me know what you think
Thanks for explaining how to insert pictures

[DocBrown]

Somewhere I read when we bought our X20E that the bumper is only good for 100#. It might have been in the manual.

But take a look at the welds on the bumper. I personally would not trust 100# on it let alone 300. If you do this you may have to reinforce how the bumper is attached. These ultralight trailers have frames that are designed to hold just what is built on top of them and not much more.

[ultrarider]

Yes- that’s what I’ve heard as well. Only rated for about 100lbs. That’s why I thought about this hitch idea, that I will clamp to the frame rails, without support from the bumper.
see picture above
Tanks

[Grumpy]

Originally Posted by ultrarider

Yes- that’s what I’ve heard as well. Only rated for about 100lbs.

The fact that the Optional Bike Rack was mounted on the front "A" frame says probably not a good idea. They probably would have done the cargo receiver as an option. Also it can affect handling since it reduces the tongue weight.

[ultrarider]

So- you’re saying that if I carry an extra 250-300 lbs max in the back, it could effect tongue wt, and handling? Hmmm. Distance from wheels to rear bumper is only about 6 ft. You wouldn’t think a little extra weight back there would effect tongue wt enough to effect the trailer. But I am new, and learning
Thanks

[DocBrown]

Originally Posted by ultrarider

So- you’re saying that if I carry an extra 250-300 lbs max in the back, it could effect tongue wt, and handling? Hmmm. Distance from wheels to rear bumper is only about 6 ft. You wouldn’t think a little extra weight back there would effect tongue wt enough to effect the trailer. But I am new, and learning
Thanks

Think "teeter-totter". That's the effect. Put 300# on the back, it takes 300# off the front. It would probably be a little less than 300# as the wheels are not dead center of the trailer, closer to the back. But the idea is that you will reduce tongue weight. Not a big deal if you can still keep 10-15% on your tongue.

[ultrarider]

Thanks everyone. I think I’ll pass on the hitch idea, and just put the bikes in the trailer instead. Surrounded by 300 lbs of bedding.! Ha ha
Thanks again for the replies

[DocBrown]

Originally Posted by ultrarider

Thanks everyone. I think I’ll pass on the hitch idea, and just put the bikes in the trailer instead. Surrounded by 300 lbs of bedding.! Ha ha
Thanks again for the replies

That's what we did when we had our smaller hybrid towed with a large SUV. We used old throw pillows to cushion them. Make sure to put something in between the bikes also to prevent scratching. It worked good.

We didn't have these bikes back then but now that we have a truck we haul them like this.

[sbarlag]

This is what my factory reps have told me. The act of attaching a receiver/mount to the frame "may not" void the warranty, but any subsequent damage caused by the mounting may void the warranty. Proceed with caution.

[Colorado]

If you have the payload capacity in the truck something like this might work...

https://www.harborfreight.com/dual-h...der-69881.html

Or put a roof rack on the cab of your truck and carry your bikes up there. I found a website that sells the attaching hardware much cheaper than some of the namebrand ones out there. If you’re interested send me a PM

[Zenar]

Rear bumper is only rated for 100lbs. Mine already had the spare tire on it.