Re: Bumper-mounted trailer hitch bracket for Jeep Wrangler TJ
 

On Wed, 25 Jan 2006 07:16:53 GMT, "Grumman-581"
<grumman581@DIE-SPAMMER-SCUM@gmail.com> wrote:

>"Richard J Kinch" <kinch@truetex.com> wrote in message
>news:Xns975613FB99DCAsomeconundrum@216.196.97.131 ...
>> Here is my design for a bumper-mounted Jeep Wrangler TJ trailer hitch:
>
>I would think that welding a 2" receiver hitch receptacle to the bottom of
>the angle bracket would give you more flexibility... It would lower the
>trailer tongue enough that you probably wouldn't have to worry about your
>door hitting it... If your vehicle is lifted, you could use a 2" receiver
>with a drop so that the trailer could be towed in a more level attitude...
>You would also have the option to use the 2" receiver for a bike rack or
>cargo carrier...
>
I agree. Well said.

Gunner

"Deep in her heart, every moslem woman yearns to show us her ----"
John Griffin

Re: Bumper-mounted trailer hitch bracket for Jeep Wrangler TJ
 

On Wed, 25 Jan 2006 07:16:53 GMT, "Grumman-581"
<grumman581@DIE-SPAMMER-SCUM@gmail.com> wrote:

>"Richard J Kinch" <kinch@truetex.com> wrote in message
>news:Xns975613FB99DCAsomeconundrum@216.196.97.131 ...
>> Here is my design for a bumper-mounted Jeep Wrangler TJ trailer hitch:
>
>I would think that welding a 2" receiver hitch receptacle to the bottom of
>the angle bracket would give you more flexibility... It would lower the
>trailer tongue enough that you probably wouldn't have to worry about your
>door hitting it... If your vehicle is lifted, you could use a 2" receiver
>with a drop so that the trailer could be towed in a more level attitude...
>You would also have the option to use the 2" receiver for a bike rack or
>cargo carrier...
>
I agree. Well said.

Gunner

"Deep in her heart, every moslem woman yearns to show us her ----"
John Griffin

Re: Bumper-mounted trailer hitch bracket for Jeep Wrangler TJ
 

On Wed, 25 Jan 2006 07:16:53 GMT, "Grumman-581"
<grumman581@DIE-SPAMMER-SCUM@gmail.com> wrote:

>"Richard J Kinch" <kinch@truetex.com> wrote in message
>news:Xns975613FB99DCAsomeconundrum@216.196.97.131 ...
>> Here is my design for a bumper-mounted Jeep Wrangler TJ trailer hitch:
>
>I would think that welding a 2" receiver hitch receptacle to the bottom of
>the angle bracket would give you more flexibility... It would lower the
>trailer tongue enough that you probably wouldn't have to worry about your
>door hitting it... If your vehicle is lifted, you could use a 2" receiver
>with a drop so that the trailer could be towed in a more level attitude...
>You would also have the option to use the 2" receiver for a bike rack or
>cargo carrier...
>
I agree. Well said.

Gunner

"Deep in her heart, every moslem woman yearns to show us her ----"
John Griffin

Re: Bumper-mounted trailer hitch bracket for Jeep Wrangler TJ
 

Nice and simple. The thing I am worried about is the strength of the
connection between the bumper and the Jeep itself.
Tomes

"Richard J Kinch" <kinch@truetex.com> wrote in message
news:Xns975613FB99DCAsomeconundrum@216.196.97.131. ..
> Here is my design for a bumper-mounted Jeep Wrangler TJ trailer hitch:
>
> http://www.truetex.com/jeep_trailer_hitch_bracket.htm

Re: Bumper-mounted trailer hitch bracket for Jeep Wrangler TJ
 

Nice and simple. The thing I am worried about is the strength of the
connection between the bumper and the Jeep itself.
Tomes

"Richard J Kinch" <kinch@truetex.com> wrote in message
news:Xns975613FB99DCAsomeconundrum@216.196.97.131. ..
> Here is my design for a bumper-mounted Jeep Wrangler TJ trailer hitch:
>
> http://www.truetex.com/jeep_trailer_hitch_bracket.htm

Re: Bumper-mounted trailer hitch bracket for Jeep Wrangler TJ
 

Nice and simple. The thing I am worried about is the strength of the
connection between the bumper and the Jeep itself.
Tomes

"Richard J Kinch" <kinch@truetex.com> wrote in message
news:Xns975613FB99DCAsomeconundrum@216.196.97.131. ..
> Here is my design for a bumper-mounted Jeep Wrangler TJ trailer hitch:
>
> http://www.truetex.com/jeep_trailer_hitch_bracket.htm

Re: Bumper-mounted trailer hitch bracket for Jeep Wrangler TJ
 

The bumper on the Wrangler is not not strong enougth for trailer loading
to the 2000 pound towing capacity of the Jeep (assuming you have the
6cyl and 2000 pound rated capacity)

I'm fairly certain that I could grab a 2' pipe wrench and give that
hitch a good flexing without too much trouble.

Richard J Kinch wrote:
> Here is my design for a bumper-mounted Jeep Wrangler TJ trailer hitch:
>
> http://www.truetex.com/jeep_trailer_hitch_bracket.htm

Re: Bumper-mounted trailer hitch bracket for Jeep Wrangler TJ
 

The bumper on the Wrangler is not not strong enougth for trailer loading
to the 2000 pound towing capacity of the Jeep (assuming you have the
6cyl and 2000 pound rated capacity)

I'm fairly certain that I could grab a 2' pipe wrench and give that
hitch a good flexing without too much trouble.

Richard J Kinch wrote:
> Here is my design for a bumper-mounted Jeep Wrangler TJ trailer hitch:
>
> http://www.truetex.com/jeep_trailer_hitch_bracket.htm

Re: Bumper-mounted trailer hitch bracket for Jeep Wrangler TJ
 

The bumper on the Wrangler is not not strong enougth for trailer loading
to the 2000 pound towing capacity of the Jeep (assuming you have the
6cyl and 2000 pound rated capacity)

I'm fairly certain that I could grab a 2' pipe wrench and give that
hitch a good flexing without too much trouble.

Richard J Kinch wrote:
> Here is my design for a bumper-mounted Jeep Wrangler TJ trailer hitch:
>
> http://www.truetex.com/jeep_trailer_hitch_bracket.htm

Re: Bumper-mounted trailer hitch bracket for Jeep Wrangler TJ
 

While I'm sure there are some extremely light duty applications where
this would suffice and be more cost effective, a 2" drawbar type hitch
is FAR more versatile. Especially one integrated into a bumper. On that
note, the added 'tail' to the vehicle reduces departure angle. I'd hate
to come down on a rock with that. For those reasons, I'd personally
never consider purchasing this type of hitch. I wish you good luck with
your design, however. Let us know how it works out.

tw
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Richard J Kinch wrote:
> Here is my design for a bumper-mounted Jeep Wrangler TJ trailer hitch:
>
> http://www.truetex.com/jeep_trailer_hitch_bracket.htm