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08-26-2011, 10:09 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: waukesha
Posts: 3
M.O.C. #11714
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hitch on back of 5th wheel
I have a 1999 2850 Montana 5th wheel. I want to pull my boat with it. Does anyone have suggestions as to installing a hitch?
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08-26-2011, 11:47 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Bakersfield
Posts: 5,316
M.O.C. #15
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Dwad,
You might want to try the SEARCH feature. It is not a very efficient or consistent process but it might work for you. Probably worth a try since this has been a much discussed item here on the MOC. Good luck, Dennis.
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08-26-2011, 01:50 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Lobelville
Posts: 2,128
M.O.C. #6650
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dwad, almost any good hitch shop can install a good hitch, a 2" receiver is a must. We are in Colorado and see 5th wheels pulling boats, pontoon boats, trailer hauling Motor cycles, and tandem axle utility trailer hauling as many as 4 atv's. It can be done and done safely. Make sure its a professional hitch shop... good luck... Happy Trails...
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08-26-2011, 02:58 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location:
Posts: 2,156
M.O.C. #6920
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Professionally, Mor-Ryde in Elkhart Indiana will install a great 2" receiver to your rear for about $250. It's well constructed,and can tow a tank!
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08-26-2011, 03:37 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Lake George
Posts: 1,078
M.O.C. #3847
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Not all states allow a double tow. So you may want to check it out. Here in NY it is illegal. Also, illegal in FL. It is allowed in some states, so I would check it out with your state and any other states you plan to travel in.
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08-26-2011, 03:41 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Haysville
Posts: 4,261
M.O.C. #3085
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I've put a hitch on my last 2 Montanas. Normally I've supported hitch installation on about every inquiry I've responded to ... but ...... I have owned a brand new 2000 2850RK. Unfortunately with the early Keystone Montanas, you don't have a "real IBeam" frame, but a 10" welded together IBeam substitute. If you take a look at the two beams running lengthwise under your fiver, you'll readily see they are fabricated from relatively thin sheet steel welded together to form a facimilie of an IBeam. Somewhere around 2004 Keystone went with a true forged IBeam frame. Unless the boat you speak of is a little 10' john boat with a 15 hp Johnson, I'd strongly recommend against any hitch installation. There's really nothing structurally there to attach a hitch to. IMHO take it or leave it.
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08-27-2011, 02:15 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 908
M.O.C. #7915
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by dieselguy
I've put a hitch on my last 2 Montanas. Normally I've supported hitch installation on about every inquiry I've responded to ... but ...... I have owned a brand new 2000 2850RK. Unfortunately with the early Keystone Montanas, you don't have a "real IBeam" frame, but a 10" welded together IBeam substitute. If you take a look at the two beams running lengthwise under your fiver, you'll readily see they are fabricated from relatively thin sheet steel welded together to form a facimilie of an IBeam. Somewhere around 2004 Keystone went with a true forged IBeam frame. Unless the boat you speak of is a little 10' john boat with a 15 hp Johnson, I'd strongly recommend against any hitch installation. There's really nothing structurally there to attach a hitch to. IMHO take it or leave it.
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Agree, I would not do it.
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08-27-2011, 05:20 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 3,335
M.O.C. #10496
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+1
Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Hooker
Quote:
quote:Originally posted by dieselguy
I've put a hitch on my last 2 Montanas. Normally I've supported hitch installation on about every inquiry I've responded to ... but ...... I have owned a brand new 2000 2850RK. Unfortunately with the early Keystone Montanas, you don't have a "real IBeam" frame, but a 10" welded together IBeam substitute. If you take a look at the two beams running lengthwise under your fiver, you'll readily see they are fabricated from relatively thin sheet steel welded together to form a facimilie of an IBeam. Somewhere around 2004 Keystone went with a true forged IBeam frame. Unless the boat you speak of is a little 10' john boat with a 15 hp Johnson, I'd strongly recommend against any hitch installation. There's really nothing structurally there to attach a hitch to. IMHO take it or leave it.
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Agree, I would not do it.
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08-28-2011, 01:25 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: merced
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M.O.C. #6171
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I have done it on my last two trailers with no ill effects. I do over kill on the hitch construction. I not only build a hitch across the back but also extend the reciver back in 2 or 3 feet into trailer and add another cross brace to distrubute the weight and twisting.
For years I towed a 20' Bayliner behind my 5th wheel. Total lenght 73' And yes it was legal. They did changed the law about 4 or 5 years ago to 65' max.
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