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carnutsx2
08-28-2002, 10:39
I put a class V Titan hitch on my truck and I have a factory hitch let me know so I dont have to dump it.
motovet
08-28-2002, 11:15
I have one to, but some of the welds have come loose on mine. Would make a decent boat anchor.
FirstDiesel
08-28-2002, 18:46
carnutsx2

I'm towing a 32' trailer with my 3500 CC and am afraid that the factroy hitch will not be up to the task. I notice you have the Titan. The other extra heavy hitch I've seen is a round tube hitch by Hidden Hitch. The other difference I see is the Titan is a 2.5" receiver. Since I already have all my brand new hitch gear I would hate to throw it away, so I would have to use the 2" to 2.5" adaptor to use the Titan.

Any thoughts on using the adaptor?? With the same rating the Hidden Hitch seems the easier choice but I wonder if the Titan is really that much stronger.
carnutsx2
08-29-2002, 08:37
I didn't look at the Hidden hitch set up so I can't comment on them. The reason for the Titan it two fold, they make an extension to I can tow my 4 place sled trailer with the camper on and second I got a deal on it. They have an extension bar that will work up to 4 feet. For about $15 you can by a 2.5"> 2" adapter so you can use your old inserts. If you are using the extension you wont need the adapter at all. The total install took about an hour with air tools. The hardest part was making mods to my tork lift camper tie downs.
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Kennedy
08-29-2002, 17:33
IMHO, the Draw Tite 41xxx series hitch is all a guy needs. These hitches weigh in at approx 70#.

In time, I too will have a factory hitch to peddle.

Looks like the factory wiring socket transfer will be a PITA though???
56Nomad
08-30-2002, 22:11
I also replaced my stock hitch with a
TorK Lift Super Hitch. It's just sittin in
my garage looking for a home.

If anyone is near Watsonville, Ca they
can have it smile.gif smile.gif smile.gif
fred
08-31-2002, 13:58
hi, i could use a factory hitch(hit mine loading trailer), please e-mail me at zcarrs@aol.com

thanks
Pizza Man
09-09-2002, 20:24
I replaced mine too. The welds came loose and my hitch was almost vertical. Warranty would not cover the welds so I bought a new aftermarket Reese. They had Gm hitches in stock too... but I didn't want to replace again in a year.
I just left mine at the dealer.


2001 GMC 3500 D/A 52k miles 15k Warn winch
motovet
09-10-2002, 09:43
The factory unit is CHEESY all right. Mine looked the same when it came off.