Rear Bolt-on Trailer Receiver

[Darin]

On the back of my 2015 Jay Flight 29RKS there are two drilled brackets that are welded to the frame. Is it safe to assume that these brackets are for a trailer receiver that can be used for a bicycle/cargo rack? If so, does anybody know where I can purchase the receiver? I just called my dealer and they acted like they had no idea what I was talking about.

[need-a-vacation]

If your '15 had the same exact brackets as our '16 & from what I understand, some of the '17 models, yes there is a factory rear cargo hitch as it's called available. Rated for up to 300lbs tw, which will be decreased some if using a rack that hangs out the rear further than a ball mount.

We have a 4 bike tray style rack that (knock on wood!) so far had worked just fine. That's with 4 bikes at ~130lbs, plus the rack at maybe 40-50lbs.

I did buy an anti rattle hitch kit to keep the rack from bouncing in the receiver hitch.

I will see if I still have the part number as we added the cargo hitch after our rig was built as well. Maybe I posted it in my Mods Thread....

Forgot I took a pic of the sticker off the hitch for another member!!!



It is a part that has to be ordered through a dealer.

[Darin]

Thank You!!! That helps a lot! Do you know who makes that part? Is it Lippert by any chance?

[need-a-vacation]

YW!!!

No idea who makes it.

Do have your dealer verify its the correct part number before ordering!!! Hate to have a shower rod show up because the part numbers changed!!! ��

[Darin]

Will do.. Do you remember what you paid for it?

[jbrnigan]

My Jayco 29RKS came with the frame mounting brackets for the cargo accessory receiver, I installed the factory receiver as an aftermarket add on.
The Jayco part number is: 0240629 - Hitch, Accessory
I ordered mine from Indiana R.V. Connection and paid $170.00, FOB, Middlebury IN. I had the luxury to be able to pick mine up, shipping would add to the final price.
I attached the hitch with 1/2" grade 8 hardware. The warning label on the hitch indicates that it is rated for 300 lbs. The receiver is very well made and the install was straight forward. I installed it by myself using a floor jack, but two people would make the install much easier.
I also used scotch lock connectors to tap into trailer wiring - stop,tail and turn - to a a 4 way flat trailer connector, I plan to pull a small utility trailer behind the TT.(Jayco wiring colors did not match standard trailer wiring colors - Duh!) The Jayco wiring was loosely hung as pictured, and I ended up installing split vinyl wire loom, covering all exposed wires (the whole trailer).

[Darin]

Thank you, I will call the dealer tomorrow.

[jsallman1]

Originally Posted by need-a-vacation

YW!!!

No idea who makes it.

Do have your dealer verify its the correct part number before ordering!!! Hate to have a shower rod show up because the part numbers changed!!! ��

I am pretty sure on my 2016 29BHDS, i found out its a Lippert researching a similar post sometime last year. It looks very close (probably identical) to the bolt on unit picture jbrnigan supplied. We have yet to use it, so I cant supply any reviews in that area, I will say it is starting to get a little rust, so keeping it clean and touched up will be important.

[DanNJanice]

Originally Posted by jbrnigan

My Jayco 29RKS came with the frame mounting brackets for the cargo accessory receiver, I installed the factory receiver as an aftermarket add on.
The Jayco part number is: 0240629 - Hitch, Accessory
I ordered mine from Indiana R.V. Connection and paid $170.00, FOB, Middlebury IN. I had the luxury to be able to pick mine up, shipping would add to the final price.
I attached the hitch with 1/2" grade 8 hardware. The warning label on the hitch indicates that it is rated for 300 lbs. The receiver is very well made and the install was straight forward. I installed it by myself using a floor jack, but two people would make the install much easier.
I also used scotch lock connectors to tap into trailer wiring - stop,tail and turn - to a a 4 way flat trailer connector, I plan to pull a small utility trailer behind the TT.(Jayco wiring colors did not match standard trailer wiring colors - Duh!) The Jayco wiring was loosely hung as pictured, and I ended up installing split vinyl wire loom, covering all exposed wires (the whole trailer).

I don't mean to hijack the thread, but I have quick question. Does the hitch snug right up the bottom of the rear bumper or does it hang down quite a bit?

[Darin]

That's a good question. Glad you asked it.

[jsallman1]

Originally Posted by DanNJanice

I don't mean to hijack the thread, but I have quick question. Does the hitch snug right up the bottom of the rear bumper or does it hang down quite a bit?

http://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/me...cture8290.html

Here is the picture of the factory installed one, might give you an idea.

[need-a-vacation]

Originally Posted by DanNJanice

I don't mean to hijack the thread, but I have quick question. Does the hitch snug right up the bottom of the rear bumper or does it hang down quite a bit?

Dan,

If your concerned about the receiver hitch itself dragging, if the rear scissor jacks hit it will hit. It fits pretty right to the bumper.

Now in regards to a bike rack or cargo rack, all depends on how the rack is designed. Our bike rack exits the hitch, and then is bent upward 4 or 5" to add ground clearance. So I would just suggest to shop for a rack with that in mind. Or build/ have one built that adds ground clearance.

Darin,

Not sure on the price, was part of the deal.

[jbrnigan]

Originally Posted by DanNJanice

I don't mean to hijack the thread, but I have quick question. Does the hitch snug right up the bottom of the rear bumper or does it hang down quite a bit?

There is about 3" between the hitch receiver tube and the bumper. I considered crafting a spacer to fill that gap, but, considering how I will use the hitch, it just didn't seem necessary. The Jayco hitch is VERY well made and very robust (IMO). I think if you plan on pushing the limits of the hitch weight rating, a spacer between the receiver tube and the bumper might increase, marginally, the carrying capacity.

[DanNJanice]

Thanks for the feedback everyone. I will have to add yet another mod to my list of mods

[Darin]

Well, it's been a while since I originally posted the question about the rear accessory hitch. I finally made a trip to my dealer yesterday (they are about 1 1/2 hours from my home) and remembered to ask about the hitch. The price for the Jayco hitch was over $400. No thanks. Luckily, I was a welder by trade when I still worked for a living (I do desk work now). I am going to just build my own. I can do it for substantially less than $400 and, IMO, it will be much better built. I'll try to post pictures when I get it done.

[elkivory]

Originally Posted by Darin

Well, it's been a while since I originally posted the question about the rear accessory hitch. I finally made a trip to my dealer yesterday (they are about 1 1/2 hours from my home) and remembered to ask about the hitch. The price for the Jayco hitch was over $400. No thanks. Luckily, I was a welder by trade when I still worked for a living (I do desk work now). I am going to just build my own. I can do it for substantially less than $400 and, IMO, it will be much better built. I'll try to post pictures when I get it done.

Did you get around to building a receiver hitch? I plan to put one on my Jay Flight 28RLS this winter

[Darin]

Funny that you ask that now. If everything works out, I should be fabricating two of these this coming weekend (one for me and one for a friend). I will post pictures when it is completed.

[elkivory]

Originally Posted by Darin

Funny that you ask that now. If everything works out, I should be fabricating two of these this coming weekend (one for me and one for a friend). I will post pictures when it is completed.

Look forward to the pictures. I will build mine this winter. I plan to pull a small utility trailer with a Polaris rzr on it on short trips from our house in Pagosa Springs. About 1500 pounds trailer and rzr. Tongue weight maybe 150.
Thanks

[Darin]

Well, I got started on the fabrication today. Here are a few pictures...

[Magnolia Tom]

Nice work!