[1redtitan]

This may be an ignorant question, but here goes anyhow. I have an 06 non-big tow. Bolted to the bumper is a reese receiver hitch. The rating on it is 5,000 pounds, according to the owner's manual for the Titan the bumper rating is also 5,000 pounds. My TT is 4400 pounds dry, and 7200 gross. I was told by a local that if I had the bumper welded to the frame, and the receiver bolted to the bumper, that I would be good to tow. I tow very little so I wouldn't mind saving the $220 it would take to have a frame mounted hitch installed, but not if it causes a safety issue. I'm on the fence about it because the numbers make sense, but I would like some experienced advice. Compromising safety isn't worth saving $200 bucks to me, but why spend it if it's unnecessary when I can have it welded for around $50.

Thanks for any help!

 

[AZPRO4X]

This may be an ignorant question, but here goes anyhow. I have an 06 non-big tow. Bolted to the bumper is a reese receiver hitch. The rating on it is 5,000 pounds, according to the owner's manual for the Titan the bumper rating is also 5,000 pounds. My TT is 4400 pounds dry, and 7200 gross. I was told by a local that if I had the bumper welded to the frame, and the receiver bolted to the bumper, that I would be good to tow. I tow very little so I wouldn't mind saving the $220 it would take to have a frame mounted hitch installed, but not if it causes a safety issue. I'm on the fence about it because the numbers make sense, but I would like some experienced advice. Compromising safety isn't worth saving $200 bucks to me, but why spend it if it's unnecessary when I can have it welded for around $50.

Thanks for any help!

Get a frame mounted class 111 hitch, don't use your bumper to pull anything. Shop around & you might be able to get a hitch for under $200. Look at your recycling yards, also.

 

[4mula1fan]

Please get a correct hitch, but there are always options...

 

[1redtitan]

Please get a correct hitch, but there are always options...

Uh....no.

:laugh:

 

[1redtitan]

I went ahead and ordered the hitch and relays last night. Thanks, all.

 

[DntBrnDPig]

Please get a correct hitch, but there are always options...

Hahaha.. that's awesome

 

[HRTKD]

I went ahead and ordered the hitch and relays last night. Thanks, all.

Good call. Trailing failures don't end well. The right hitch will go a long way to reducing risk.

The hitch on my Titan (from the factory) is rated for 10K lbs. The Titan itself is limited to 9,200 lbs for an '07 LE CC 4x4.

You're going to need a weight distributing hitch (shank and bars) to tow that much weight. This isn't a should have. It is a must have.

 

[1redtitan]

Just an update....

I received and installed the receiver, wiring kit, transmission temp gauge, and a Hypertech programmer.

I towed through the Oklahoma "mountains," the temp never topped 200 degrees towing in 4th. I had zero issues and got almost 7mpg. Considering I only tow about 6 times a year, I'm happy.

Now, to do something about these tiny mirrors.....