[scottz]

Originally Posted by greische

My question is are these 2 items actually a rear cross member of the frame, since one was removed and replaced by the other in the updated version of the trailer.

Not sure if you unit looks like this, but I do not believe a rear cross member was removed. The hitch was simply welded to the bottom of the frame. It is a 2" receiver, but only rated at 300 pounds and not rated for towing.