Re: Towing a camper trailer -Reply

From: Justin Bouillet (justin@energy-ex.com)
Date: Wed May 01 1996 - 15:28:33 EDT


Ron Rader wrote:
>
> >I got [a Class III receiver] put on at U-Haul for $149, inc.
> >wiring harness.
>
> >I think it was worth the money to pay for the installation.
>
> IFF you trust U-Haul to install the booger. In my case, I installed
> the bolt-on receiver myself. 'Twas very simple. The toughest part
> was drilling the 4x1/2" holes in my Dakota's frame.
>
> Reason I prefer to do this sort of thing myself is that I get to
> detail the job. Seal the drilled holes with silicone, use plenty of
> Loctite on the bolts, clean up flashing, etc. I trust it more than
> I would a 3rd party installation, professional or not.
>
> Of course, if you don't own a 1/2" drill and don't feel comfortable
> messing around with load-bearing hardware, by all means seek professional
> installation.

I assume if that I install a Class III receiver, that I'm going to have to
remove my spare from under the frame. Is this correct?

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