Hitch on Montana Mountaineer - Montana Owners Club

Les · 03-31-2010, 01:09 PM

I have seen several Montana's with receiver hitches on the back. Is there a particular one made that will fit, or are they custom made. I have read on the site of a few people discussing welding them on. How much will they support, I realize I still need to watch the GVWR. Just looking for some advice.

camper4 · 03-31-2010, 01:38 PM

The one that come as an option from the factory is very poor. 1 1/4 inch square tubing that is not strong enough for much of anything.
Others have had 2 inch square tubing made and had good results with them. You could do a search and find lots of info about those.

**Carl n Susan** · 03-31-2010, 05:09 PM

The Hidden Hitch Model 82201 is an adjustable width (up to 72") receiver hitch that many members have added to their Montanas. It bolts on by default. If you want a ready made hitch (v. a custom built one), this is the one.

KiwiRVer · 03-31-2010, 07:45 PM

I understand that the Montanas are fitted with a hitch at the factory but the Montana Mountaineers are not so you may need to be wary about what effect adding one to a Mountaineer would have on your warranty.
Craig

Les · 04-01-2010, 03:22 AM

Good suggestion on the warranty kiwirver. I will call my dealer today. I did look up the hidden hitch you suggested carl n susan it looks like a good solution. Thanks for the ideas.

SlickWillie · 04-01-2010, 03:47 AM

Does the 2010 Mountaineer have the slide out cargo rack on the back?

Drifty1 · 04-01-2010, 06:27 PM

Mine on our 2002 3295RK is welded in place. I have some photos on my web album link on this page. I think it would tow a motorcycle trailer etc. with no problems.

Les · 04-02-2010, 11:26 AM

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quote:Originally posted by SlickWillie

Does the 2010 Mountaineer have the slide out cargo rack on the back?

No slide out cargo rack on the mountaineer. I hope to get a hitched welded on.

danandbetty · 04-04-2010, 06:52 AM

I don't want to hijack this thread but it raises an interesting question for me. How do you know what states allow double towing? I'd love to have my 4 wheeler along to 'explore' the back country in Arizona while there. Is double towing legal in most states?

Les · 04-04-2010, 09:37 AM

I think this site will answer your question about tandem towing and any other towing laws state by state .
http://www.towingworld.com/articles/TowingLaws.htm

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