Towing Question

[Rick T 2]

I plan to buy a 5 x 6 utility trailer. Is it ok to use the bumper hitch location or should I install a receiver hitch. I only found class 3 hitches and they will stick out from the bumper. As I only expect to use it a few times a year and pull less than a 1000 pounds, I am looking for options to do this.

 

[Dohn Dummire]

Hi Rick, I was planning on towing with my 02 Sport Tracs rear bumper too but found out it was too high and the trailer rear nearly touched the ground. I ended up buying a "Hidden Hitch". The only part you see is the reciever part. It's class 3 and installation was only an hour with basic socket wrenches. Check the owners manual. I think the rear bumper is rated over 1000 pounds if you decide to go that way. Later, Dohn

 

[Jenn D]

You shouldn't have a problem, but you will most likely run into the problem Dohn did as well as a problem with scratching your bumper. To each his own though. The weight shouldl not be a problem.

 

[TRACket Paul]

Your bumper hitch will be just fine for your planned use. You may have a minor issue with the angle of the trailer because of the higher connection point.

 

[Ben Poche]

yep it is ok

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[Gary DiPietroSr]

It might work, but you run the risk of damaging the bumper when making sharp turns backing up. Sometimes the front of the trailer will turn into the bumper.

 

[Ben Poche]

yep see bumper that happened before the reciever hitch

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[Rick T 2]

Thanks for the great advice.

I'm going to install a receiver hitch.