Doing Hitches for Bike Carriers - Hitch Hauls - Mobility Chairs - Trailers

holy balls of steel...

 

I like it and will probably use the idea to tow my 400# sailboat/trailer rig. One comment, go to a truck spring shop and have some custom U bolts made up. The steel straps on the top of your bumper look like they are bending already.

 

If I did this, I’d make two changes:

1. Extend the length so it sits against the jack point.
2. Use a thicker gauge steel and also use angle iron rather that flat steel.

 

let's just say I know with first-hand experience the crash bar has no strength... no way I would personally use it how you did... love the concept and will utilize some design options you used in my next build.

 

One key concern might be: that bumper reinforcement is made of aluminum.

Every time the car accelerates, pulling the trailer ... subtract 1 from the number of flexes left on that reinforcement.

Every time you brake, with the trailer pushing from behind ... subtract 1 from the number of flexes left on that reinforcement.

On the other hand, if you can do all your driving on flat ground at unchanging speed, it's good for the long haul.

 

oh yes, I am fully aware.. issa why I removed the front and replaced it with steel...