Need A Hitch?

[Diabs]

Going to be pulling a 6500lb travel trailer behind my 2001 Yukon XL.

 

Anybody have a setup similiar or recommend one hitch over another?

 

No badge bashing just looking for info on either class 3 or 4 hitch(thinking I'm needing class 4)

 

Ease of installation, price, durability....

[HawkScot]

Seems the folks at the rv.net forum like the Putman receiver. Seems to be a pretty good forum for travel trailers too.

[Zembonez]

I'd think a weight distributing hich would be a must for something that heavy. I'd probably go talk to your local RV dealer and ask what they have had good luck with.

[d3athsong]

Well im just going by popularity of what i see and know other people and myself use. I see some Reese hitches, though not as many as Hidden Hitch. Havent installed either in awhile, but from what I remember, they are very similar. I dont think you'll be dissapointed if you go with either of those. I dont think my uncles yukon is wired for a traler, so you may or may not have to do that as well. If you do have to do all that yet and are looking for a brake controller, the Prodigy is pretty poular and seems to be one of the best, though a Voyager will do the job and is about half the price. Just something to think about.

[Diabs]

As for weight distribution bars I'm covered.

 

Just seeing what most people have or enjoy...Reese, Drawtite, Pullrite...or any other one I'm missing

 

I'm looking only for the 2-2.5 " receiver to mount to my truck.

[Diabs]

Well im just going by popularity of what i see and know other people and myself use. I see some Reese hitches, though not as many as Hidden Hitch. Havent installed either in awhile, but from what I remember, they are very similar. I dont think you'll be dissapointed if you go with either of those. I dont think my uncles yukon is wired for a traler, so you may or may not have to do that as well. If you do have to do all that yet and are looking for a brake controller, the Prodigy is pretty poular and seems to be one of the best, though a Voyager will do the job and is about half the price. Just something to think about.

 

 

Thanks for the tip on the Voyager, will look into that!

 

Yes, I have the basic tow package with the tow/haul mode and the 7pin coonector is zip tied in the back

[Starrman]

does your Yukon already have the tow package? If not, you may want to think about adding a trans cooler and an engine oil cooler.

 

Putnam hitches seem to have a pretty good rep. Check out their class IV

 

You may also want to look into getting a weight distributing/sway control setup like the equal-i-zer

 

http://www.equalizerhitch.com/

 

EDIT: I was typing this reply when you answered the other questions....sorry

[Diabs]

yup, trans cooler is on order, will be installing b4 towing.

 

ya me too! lol

[C & A s Dad]

Diabs, I would strongly recommend the Putnam XDR Class V hitch. It is a bulldog of a receiver and you will get absolutely no flex with it. I removed my OE "flex reciever" and replaced mine and was then able to get proper weight distribution from my Equal i zer WD hitch.

 

 

Let me also recommend a set of Airlift Air bags, the best money you will spend as far as adding stablity to your rig.

 

Also, if you did not order a stacked plate designed cooler, I would highly recommend you do so. They are much more effiecient than the old Tube and Fin style.

 

I have some really good pics of my cooler installed. If you plan to install it yourself, PM me your e mail address and I will send these pics to you.

[AndyJ]

Putnam XDR +1

- can't beat if for price vs. value

 

 

Diabs, I would strongly recommend the Putnam XDR Class V hitch. It is a bulldog of a receiver and you will get absolutely no flex with it. I removed my OE "flex reciever" and replaced mine and was then able to get proper weight distribution from my Equal i zer WD hitch.

 

 

Let me also recommend a set of Airlift Air bags, the best money you will spend as far as adding stablity to your rig.

 

Also, if you did not order a stacked plate designed cooler, I would highly recommend you do so. They are much more effiecient than the old Tube and Fin style.

 

I have some really good pics of my cooler installed. If you plan to install it yourself, PM me your e mail address and I will send these pics to you.