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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by jmf66
Michelle, why would towing with the N series tear up the trailer? Stiff ride at the hitch?
The big trucks need a little weight on the back to hold them down. The travel trailer is not heavy enough to hold it down for a good ride. It is a little harse riding for a travel trailer without the air ride hitch. The air ride on the truck helps to improve the ride considerably. I just wanted a little extra assurance.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 10:54 AM
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Did you have to drill any new holes in your frame or only just the one in the hitch for the tire carrier?

I've been putting off getting a receiver to replace the fixed hitch mounted on my bumper because I'm reluctant to drill the frame.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by SlickWiSlick
Did you have to drill any new holes in your frame or only just the one in the hitch for the tire carrier?

I've been putting off getting a receiver to replace the fixed hitch mounted on my bumper because I'm reluctant to drill the frame.
Yes, you need to drill 6 holes in the frame (0.5" diameter) to mount the receiver. The previous owner had welded a home made hitch made out of structural channel to the frame on my truck. It looked awful and what really irritated me was that I couldn't mount my spare underneath so I cut it off. I like the receiver much better.
 
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