RVer tames hitch with a cradle
RVer John Hass has a Coachmen travel trailer. 
He uses a PullRite Hitch when towing his rig. The problem with these hitches is the receiver hitch assembly can stick out past the bumper when it is in the stowed position. 
However, don't let this insignificant problem stop you from owning one of these fine hitches. Read more about this hitch system here: PullRite
Back home in Glen Arm, Maryland John came up with an idea of how to store his receiver hitch ball assembly while not in use.
After he built it he discovered the hitch was now much easier to lift since it was already off the ground. John says, "It's easier on your back."
Not only does his hitch cradle hold the receiver hitch ball assembly, it also holds the load dispensing bars (which no travel trailer should be without).
Using a few pieces of scrap lumber he made a very useful hitch cradle. He uses a screw-in hook to hold the chains in place. 
He even made use of an eye hook to stow the retaining pin. Since it was so useful at home, John figured he might as well take it whenever he went on a camping trip.
Hitching-up RVers with new ideas every day (except Monday) - Jim Twamley, Professor of RVing
He uses a PullRite Hitch when towing his rig. The problem with these hitches is the receiver hitch assembly can stick out past the bumper when it is in the stowed position. 
However, don't let this insignificant problem stop you from owning one of these fine hitches. Read more about this hitch system here: PullRiteBack home in Glen Arm, Maryland John came up with an idea of how to store his receiver hitch ball assembly while not in use.
After he built it he discovered the hitch was now much easier to lift since it was already off the ground. John says, "It's easier on your back."Not only does his hitch cradle hold the receiver hitch ball assembly, it also holds the load dispensing bars (which no travel trailer should be without).
Using a few pieces of scrap lumber he made a very useful hitch cradle. He uses a screw-in hook to hold the chains in place. 
He even made use of an eye hook to stow the retaining pin. Since it was so useful at home, John figured he might as well take it whenever he went on a camping trip.Hitching-up RVers with new ideas every day (except Monday) - Jim Twamley, Professor of RVing
Labels: Rigging, Storage, Travel Trailers
posted by Jim Twamley at
9/16/2008 04:00:00 AM
1 Comments:
We did a similar thing for our 5th wheel hitch for home. When we come home, I like to remove the hitch from the truck to free the truck for other uses. However, this hitch is a slider hitch and is heavy. So what we do when we arrive home is chock the trailer and then "un-pin" the hitch from the bed and use the stabilizers to lift the hitch from the truck bed. We then drive the truck out from under the hitch. Then I built a simple jig out of 4x4s so we can lower the hitch (remaining attached to 5th wheel) onto this jig for storage... sort of a landing pad for the hitch. If anyone is interested I can provide pictures.
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Reid Rust, at September 16, 2008 7:08:00 AM PDT
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