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05-17-2016, 07:55 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Livingston
Posts: 76
M.O.C. #10395
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Trailer hitch
I want to put a bicycle hitch on the back of my 2014 3582RL. Does anybody have some advise#128077;#127996;#129300;?
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05-17-2016, 10:17 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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If your rig didn't come with a hitch, Check with Lippert for one that doesn't void you frame warranty.
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05-17-2016, 12:30 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Omaha
Posts: 6,749
M.O.C. #7560
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When we were at the Fall Rally two years ago and our 2013 3582RL was new to us, I asked Lippert about having a hitch installed on it and they told me they could not install one on the unit. I like of looked at them and asked why not but the young lady that told me this could not answer my question. We have friends that have the same model as you and they had a hitch put on at a business almost directly across the street from Lippert. As DQDick stated check with Lippert and see you have a hitch put on whether it will void the frame warranty or not. They do have to have a specific hitch for specific models and if I'm not mistaken they have to be welded on to the frame rather than bolted on.
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05-17-2016, 12:32 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Ellensburg
Posts: 29
M.O.C. #17637
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Do you mean the actual "accessories" hitch or a bike rack to go into your hitch. Most of the Lippert hitches are bolt owns and use the standard 1&1/4 inch size receiver. We bought the Swagman bike rack and have used it all the time. Works great.
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05-20-2016, 12:37 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Livingston
Posts: 76
M.O.C. #10395
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Hobos3, I'm referring to the actual hitch, I already have a Swagman bicycle rack.
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05-21-2016, 12:40 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Okeechobee
Posts: 2,150
M.O.C. #11206
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Hi
Our experience with a bicycle rack on the receiver provided by Keystone was the motion of the trailer is very stressful to the hitch and the bicycles.
If we put one on again it will have a platform for the wheels of the bicycle and more than one receiver to stabilize the entire assembly.
Phil P
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05-21-2016, 07:05 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Newbury Park
Posts: 131
M.O.C. #11329
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First time out with my 2009 with factory installed rear receiver it bent from all the bounce, just with two bicycles. When I got home I had a 2" receiver built by a friend using the same bolt pattern as the flimsy one from factory. ONLY use it for a bicycle rack, nothing heavier.
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05-22-2016, 04:34 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Sedona
Posts: 176
M.O.C. #18355
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Our 3100RL did not have a hitch when new and we were told adding any kind of hitch would void the warranty. I put one on myself anyway and after several revisions gave up and had a welding shop make and install one. It has two 3 inch heavy angle irons bolted crossways to the frame and a 2 inch receiver welded to the angles. Wanted to be able to remove it in the future. We have been from AZ to Penn to SC to Calif and back with it carrying two bikes; one an electric that is pretty heavy, with no problems. The welder did say "don't try to tow anything with this", and I am not. Will remove it when/if we trade.
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06-29-2016, 08:10 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Oregon City
Posts: 20
M.O.C. #10173
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I built a 2" receiver hitch for our 2007 3400RL in which I have hauled my Kawasaki KX450F dirt bike on it with zero issues. Yes, I am always worried, but it is rock solid.
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06-30-2016, 12:33 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Livingston
Posts: 76
M.O.C. #10395
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Thanks to everyone for your advise. I decided on a front mount receiver for my truck, ($140), and it only took 45 minutes to install. Bikes ride pretty low so don't really notice them while driving ;~)
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06-30-2016, 07:39 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Washington Coast
Posts: 2,688
M.O.C. #10696
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Yep that is what I use for my Scooter ,do not know why more folks do not like this set up,it is secure and you can see them
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