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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 08:36 PM
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Not precisely a towing question
I want to put a receiver hitch on the back of the 5er. Not so much to tow, although that is a possibility, but mostly to have a place to mount a platform to haul a motorized wheel with us.

Has anyone added a receiver to their 5er? If so, what brand or model. Thanks!
 
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you will need to measure the width and then find a receiver to mount. Most just go to a welding shop and tell them what they want.
 
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Just be comfortable that the trailer frame is strong enough for that kind of static load vs a towed load.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2014 | 11:36 AM
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The old 5er had a 2" square tube bolted to the rear bumper with U-bolts. Previous owner used it for a bike rack.
 
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I did this 14 yrs ago on my Jayco to haul my golf cart when traveling to FL.
 
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