20000 lb trailer hitch for 1998 Marathon 45' XL

[Gopower]

seeking a 20000 lb hitch for a '98 45' XL. Also someone to install it in Florida.

I just bought this beauty and also a 30' Featherlite stacker, and will need the big hitch.

I'm david@gopower.com 305 775 8300

Thanks.

Dave.

[gmcbuffalo]

Dave have you read the lastest post on the this relating to the State laws and liabilities of pull such a monster?

[RussWhite]

Dave,

Here's a link to one of the recent discussions on your subject.

http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/...hlight=stacker

Russ

[joelselman]

I understand everybody's concerns over the legalities, etc, and you guys are probably quite correct BUT...you've got to break an egg to make an omelette! I've got about 300,000 miles over length and have had 1 ticket (California). I've been towing my stacker for about 2 years and 50,000 miles (70,000#, 74.5') with no tickets. There are obvious drawbacks relative to weight, height, suitable rv parks, etc.; but if you actually have use for one within your lifestyle, they can be useful.

[Jon Wehrenberg]

This is the pilot in me speaking. Limits are established for numerous reasons, most of the time related to safety. In a plane there are limits on weight and balance, air speeds for all sorts of conditions and configurations, temperatures of the cyinder heads or oil, and just about anything else you can think of.

The same is true of our coaches. If we never encountered another vehicle on the road I guess it doesn't matter how much we weigh, how long we are, how fast we drive or how many feet it takes us to stop. But we share the highways with other people who expect everyone else to play by the same rules because sometimes we are only inches apart. Personally I am not concerned about man made laws regarding length or weight unless those limitations are really required due to bridge weight limits, or the radius of turns for example. But I do get very concerned when I see a Prevost that is significantly outside reasonable limits such as weight or length in the outside lane, tailgating a soccer mom in her van driving well in excess of a reasonable speed.

I suspect Joel is below everyone's radar because he drives safely and respects his length and weight.

[lbriant]

20,000 lb hitches are around $2,200 dollars and have to be partially built in canada then sent to prevo here to get finished being put together, they kept putting the delivery date out one month at a time untill I said forget it!!
had my $1,200 deposit refunded, I am not worried about tickets or being pulled over for not having the proper lisense,
if I were to be involved in an accident even if it was not my fault I would be a free lunch for any good attourny,
No Cdl, to long to heavy I was 13'8 2" taller than legal also, I just bought a lift for my harley and will pull my Jeep Rubicon and I will sleep alot better, I cant afford to be sued and lose my coach ????
install varys texas prevo wanted over $10,000 for the hitch and install I have seen them down around $7,000
Good luck,, and be safe !!!!