Trailer hitch recommendations?

mjribeiro · 10-15-2007, 04:24 PM

I went with the model carried by Steve's and Cart Stuff Depot - It turns out to be made by All Sports. Despite looking heavy duty, I was not happy with how much it flexed. I ended up welding some braces to it - I guess I just should have made it myself....
Original

"Mike's" version....
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These braces to the original tow mount ar possible because my seat kit has a sturdy beam running across the rear bumper mounts.

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With a 12" extension attached to clear the rear seat. Also check out the light outlet....

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TheNewGuy · 10-15-2007, 06:11 PM

Looks much stronger to me.

Nice job.

phasetim · 10-15-2007, 06:16 PM

looks good

tungpo1 · 10-16-2007, 04:46 AM

Very nice work

NO NO NO E-Z-GO! · 11-11-2007, 10:44 AM

I was doing some Googling this morning and found this:

http://www.bigbuggies.com/ccrh.html

It looks like it is a bit stiffer than the one from Steves (before mjribeiro got it).

club car man · 11-11-2007, 09:25 PM

I've towed a 1,000 lb. trailer with my CC and it did GREAT! I mean, it was goin about 5mph floored but it still pulled it.

mjribeiro · 11-12-2007, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NO NO NO E-Z-GO!

I was doing some Googling this morning and found this:

http://www.bigbuggies.com/ccrh.html

It looks like it is a bit stiffer than the one from Steves (before mjribeiro got it).

That long piece of angle iron will span the bumper mounts - thats better than the All Sports design. I also like the forward frame mounts. They look like they will mount to the underside of the frame, instead of the inside rail that mine did. I still think those forward mounts could use some gussets - but I agree it looks to be a better starting point, and maybe would need no modifications at all.

BTW - I towed 8 adults and 9 children on Halloween. The bodies totaled 1800lbs, and I figure my trailer is good for 300-350lbs.

NO NO NO E-Z-GO! · 11-12-2007, 06:21 PM

AWESOME!! How was it on power?

rusty · 11-12-2007, 08:20 PM

Here's what we pull at our Railroad Museum:

6000 pounds loaded - pull weight

6 pounds - Tongue weight or downward weight on the hitch

Stopping distance - don't know, just dont lock the brakes

Golf Cart - 2002 Club Car "Stock" except for the hitch assembly

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Ooops! Sorry guys. I wasn't paying attention.
The car above is electric 48 volt IQ.

NO NO NO E-Z-GO! · 11-12-2007, 09:04 PM

Rusty!!!

10-15-2007, 04:24 PM	#11
mjribeiro Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central NJ Posts: 248	Re: Trailer hitch recommendations? I went with the model carried by Steve's and Cart Stuff Depot - It turns out to be made by All Sports. Despite looking heavy duty, I was not happy with how much it flexed. I ended up welding some braces to it - I guess I just should have made it myself.... Original "Mike's" version.... IMG_6477.jpg IMG_6478.jpg These braces to the original tow mount ar possible because my seat kit has a sturdy beam running across the rear bumper mounts. IMG_6479.jpg With a 12" extension attached to clear the rear seat. Also check out the light outlet.... IMG_6480.jpg Last edited by mjribeiro; 10-15-2007 at 07:47 PM..

10-15-2007, 06:11 PM	#12
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NO NO NO E-Z-GO! Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ComplainAboutNoNo'sProfile-Ville Posts: 4,995	Re: Trailer hitch recommendations? I was doing some Googling this morning and found this: http://www.bigbuggies.com/ccrh.html It looks like it is a bit stiffer than the one from Steves (before mjribeiro got it).

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11-11-2007, 09:25 PM	#16
club car man Ford Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New Castle, Pa Posts: 3,437	Re: Trailer hitch recommendations? I've towed a 1,000 lb. trailer with my CC and it did GREAT! I mean, it was goin about 5mph floored but it still pulled it.

11-12-2007, 06:21 PM	#18
NO NO NO E-Z-GO! Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ComplainAboutNoNo'sProfile-Ville Posts: 4,995	Re: Trailer hitch recommendations? AWESOME!! How was it on power?

11-12-2007, 08:20 PM	#19
rusty Golf Cart Photographer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wichita Falls Texas - My Ride 2010 Club Car Posts: 6,236	Re: Trailer hitch recommendations? Here's what we pull at our Railroad Museum: 6000 pounds loaded - pull weight 6 pounds - Tongue weight or downward weight on the hitch Stopping distance - don't know, just dont lock the brakes Golf Cart - 2002 Club Car "Stock" except for the hitch assembly ___________________________________ Ooops! Sorry guys. I wasn't paying attention. The car above is electric 48 volt IQ.

11-12-2007, 09:04 PM	#20
NO NO NO E-Z-GO! Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ComplainAboutNoNo'sProfile-Ville Posts: 4,995	Re: Trailer hitch recommendations? Rusty!!!

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