stacker trailer

[JIM CHALOUPKA]

The Prevost engine cradle kit 410805 looks to contain the draw bar receiver that the draw bar with ball (supplied by others) goes into.

It is possible to purchase a draw bar and ball with up to 30,000, which is what I personally would do. (over kill here is good)
I also would only buy from a trusted manufacturing source, such as, but not limited to Draw-tite.

Some general Google searching for--30,000# hitch ball-- etc will reveal many selections.

This post is aimed at a specific question and is not to imply that anyone could or should increase their towing capacity simply by using a higher rated draw bar and ball than the receiver and cradle.

Check the specifications and ratings and condition of your tow receiver before you begin to tow.

I will try to insert a previous post here as it pertains.




Well according to Kevin it takes a new engine cradle when one installs a 20,000# hitch.

Kevin did his own install, wow, very commendable, and it took 8 hrs!

Checked pricing on a 20,000# kit from Prevo today and they verified the need for a new engine cradle.

The kit part number is: 410805, priced at $1,368.97. Non stocking, made to order only @ 40 days lead time. (The factory is on two week shutdown now, so add that in)

They now have a policy of: The kit is not sold to anyone for a do it yourself installation.

Prevost must do the install, due to liability issues!

This will not be happening any time soon for me if ever.

Still gathering information on toads and trailer.


NOTE: The cradle assenbly part number pertains to my vintage XLV .


JIM

[jack14r]

Jim,I talked to Frank K from Liberty today and he said that they had removed 20,000 LBS hitches in the past and removed the 2X2 sleeve and replaced it with a 2.5X2.5 sleeve which will take a draw bar rated at 18,000 LBS.I have been told today that Curt manufacturing should have a 15,000 draw bar real soon,Putnam that made them but they went out of business.He said that he had towed many trailers with a variety of draw bars and never saw any wear or had any problems,I think that my gross will be right at 15,000 but I would really like some margin and I don't want to remove the hitch and replace the sleeve.I have some time and I can make this decision later.

[JIM CHALOUPKA]

Why wait Jack, if they have it buy it now.

I hope this is what you want/need!

The first is 1 1/4" hole, the second is 1" hole.

http://store.besttruckeq.com/hesobamo4max1.html

http://store.besttruckeq.com/hesobamo4max.html


JIM

[JIM CHALOUPKA]

Jack, are you having any trouble finding balls


JIM

[jack14r]

Jim,I knew you could find it,I have looked for 2 nights and the best I could find was 15,000,the balls are easy to find.Thanks again I will buy one today,and they have a 1" drop which is what I need.

[JIM CHALOUPKA]

Good goin Jack, maybe buy two in case one breaks,

JIM

[PLSNTVLE2]

Jack,
It doesn,t sound like you have purchased the trailer yet? If not
before you purchase the Ball and Ball mount, you should know the TOB (top of ball) height that suits the trailer. This is available from the manufacturer.

You will then need to measure your centerline of your receiver hitch with the bus aired up to ride height to be able to calculate the drop needed.

Too much tongue weight will be a big problem for the hitch and towing.

[jack14r]

I did that yesterday and the C/L of the receiver is 17" and the trailer manufacturer specs 20",the ball to the center is about 2 5/8" so I purchased a 1" rise receiver because they do not have a 0" receiver.

[PLSNTVLE2]

Good deal. I thought you had a handle on it but I was just checking. Have fun......

[JIM CHALOUPKA]

Knowing you Jack, you probably already have this neat tool, but some future viewer might not.

The tool will make it easy to check and adjust your tongue weight, much better than the bathroom scale and levers.

http://www.sherline.com/lm.htm





JIM