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Thu, 20 February 2014 20:11

Loffen

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My -73 has a under the bumper reese hitch, really heavy duty.
My problem is that it only says reese on it no other information, do anyone know who used to sell them or have any information about it ?

1973 23' # 1848 Sky Blue Glacier called Baby Blue and a 1973 26'-3 # 1460 Parrot green Seqouia Known as the Big Green, And sold my 1973 26'-2 # 581 White Canyon lands under the name Dobbelt trøbbel in Norway

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Re: [GMCnet] Reese hitch [message #240651 is a reply to message #240648]

Thu, 20 February 2014 20:45

emerystora

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Reese has been making hitches for years and still does.

Google Reese for a lot of dealers.
Their factory web site is reeseprod.com

Emery Stora

> On Feb 20, 2014, at 7:11 PM, Espen Heitmann <bimet@online.no> wrote:
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> My -73 has a under the bumper reese hitch, really heavy duty.
> My problem is that it only says reese on it no other information, do anyone know who used to sell them or have any information about it ?
> --
> 1973 26' Parrot green Seqouia in Norway
> "Loffen" translates to white bread, it is also a nick name for your.. well you know..down there.. and it was my dog's name, but hey you can also call me Espen ;)
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Re: Reese hitch [message #240663 is a reply to message #240648]

Thu, 20 February 2014 22:53

Bob de Kruyff

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Loffen wrote on Thu, 20 February 2014 19:11

My -73 has a under the bumper reese hitch, really heavy duty.
My problem is that it only says reese on it no other information, do anyone know who used to sell them or have any information about it ?

Reese is a brand name produced be Cequent which is part of Trimas a Detroit company. Cequent is a major player and makes good products.
Like many products these days, there are only a couple of hitch manufacturers left these days regardless of the "brand"

Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ

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Re: Reese hitch [message #240673 is a reply to message #240663]

Fri, 21 February 2014 04:49

Loffen

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After looking at the reese catalog I think Ihave figured the hitch out, I am pretty sure that only the receiver is reese and the other parts of the hitch is made to fit the GMC.

I was trying to find the load weights on the hitch to get it approved here but I guess that it is not possible.

1973 23' # 1848 Sky Blue Glacier called Baby Blue and a 1973 26'-3 # 1460 Parrot green Seqouia Known as the Big Green, And sold my 1973 26'-2 # 581 White Canyon lands under the name Dobbelt trøbbel in Norway

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Fri, 21 February 2014 07:01

Bob de Kruyff

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Loffen wrote on Fri, 21 February 2014 03:49

After looking at the reese catalog I think Ihave figured the hitch out, I am pretty sure that only the receiver is reese and the other parts of the hitch is made to fit the GMC.

I was trying to find the load weights on the hitch to get it approved here but I guess thet it is not possible.

Yes, that's a common problem. Here you can get a hitch certified by qualified hitch installers or welders. I suspect very few GMC hitches have load ratings stamped or printed on them.

Bob de Kruyff
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Re: [GMCnet] Reese hitch [message #240681 is a reply to message #240679]

Fri, 21 February 2014 07:11

USAussie

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Being an ex Navy man Blaine Merrill makes a bumper hitch that you could tow a battleship with if you had a GMC with enough
horsepower.

I have one on Double Trouble and was going to buy one for The Blue Streak until I found out that here in Australia they have to be
certified as well and it's by the government.

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Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
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USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426

-----Original Message-----
From: Bob de Kruyff

Yes, that's a common problem. Here you can get a hitch certified by qualified hitch installers or welders. I suspect very few GMC
hitches have load ratings stamped or printed on them.
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Re: [GMCnet] Reese hitch [message #240682 is a reply to message #240681]

Fri, 21 February 2014 07:20

Loffen

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Pictures

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1973 23' # 1848 Sky Blue Glacier called Baby Blue and a 1973 26'-3 # 1460 Parrot green Seqouia Known as the Big Green, And sold my 1973 26'-2 # 581 White Canyon lands under the name Dobbelt trøbbel in Norway

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Re: [GMCnet] Reese hitch [message #240685 is a reply to message #240682]

Fri, 21 February 2014 07:49

Loffen

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I am not planning on towing anything heavy so I guess it will be strong enough, the chances to be pulled over and that they will check the hitch is close to zero, and if they do I just have to act stupid. I will not get the hitch in the registration papers but it is not unusuall that older vehicles do not have it.

By the way do you think it is strong enough to hold a motorcycle ramp with a Harley ? I guess the weight would be close to 700 lbs.

1973 23' # 1848 Sky Blue Glacier called Baby Blue and a 1973 26'-3 # 1460 Parrot green Seqouia Known as the Big Green, And sold my 1973 26'-2 # 581 White Canyon lands under the name Dobbelt trøbbel in Norway

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Re: [GMCnet] Reese hitch [message #240693 is a reply to message #240685]

Fri, 21 February 2014 08:16

C Boyd

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Sir: is it strong enough to hold a Harley? maybe. Would I do it? NO.

By the way do you think it is strong enough to hold a motorcycle ramp with a Harley ? I guess the weight would be close to 700 lbs.

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C. Boyd
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East Tennessee

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Re: [GMCnet] Reese hitch [message #240697 is a reply to message #240693]

Fri, 21 February 2014 08:20

emerystora

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Check with Ken Burton. He hauls a large motorcycle on the back hitch.

Emery Stora

> On Feb 21, 2014, at 7:16 AM, Charles Boyd <covered-wagon@comcast.net> wrote:
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> Sir: is it strong enough to hold a Harley? maybe. Would I do it? NO.
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> By the way do you think it is strong enough to hold a motorcycle ramp with a Harley ? I guess the weight would be close to 700 lbs.
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Re: [GMCnet] Reese hitch [message #240699 is a reply to message #240693]

Fri, 21 February 2014 08:26

Loffen

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I am a little unsure my self.. Cool

Cool

I was tinking of using something like this one if I decide to give it a try.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-Carrier-RoadBikes-adjustHitcHeight6-Class-3-4-5-2-2-1-2-sq-recvr-/201035745448?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessorie s&hash=item2eceaa08a8&vxp=mtr

1973 23' # 1848 Sky Blue Glacier called Baby Blue and a 1973 26'-3 # 1460 Parrot green Seqouia Known as the Big Green, And sold my 1973 26'-2 # 581 White Canyon lands under the name Dobbelt trøbbel in Norway

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Fri, 21 February 2014 08:40

C Boyd

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Sir: just my opinion: If you put a Harley on that thing you would not have to act dumb. It would be obvious.

Loffen wrote on Fri, 21 February 2014 09:26

I am a little unsure my self.. Cool

Cool

I was tinking of using something like this one if I decide to give it a try.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-Carrier-RoadBikes-adjustHitcHeight6-Class-3-4-5-2-2-1-2-sq-recvr-/201035745448?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessorie s&hash=item2eceaa08a8&vxp=mtr

C. Boyd
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Re: [GMCnet] Reese hitch [message #240706 is a reply to message #240701]

Fri, 21 February 2014 09:04

Loffen

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Not so sure about that Smile

Smile

I guess I will have to weld up a frame and give it a load test..

C Boyd wrote on Fri, 21 February 2014 15:40

Sir: just my opinion: If you put a Harley on that thing you would not have to act dumb. It would be obvious.

Loffen wrote on Fri, 21 February 2014 09:26

I am a little unsure my self.. Cool

Cool

I was tinking of using something like this one if I decide to give it a try.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-Carrier-RoadBikes-adjustHitcHeight6-Class-3-4-5-2-2-1-2-sq-recvr-/201035745448?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessorie s&hash=item2eceaa08a8&vxp=mtr

1973 23' # 1848 Sky Blue Glacier called Baby Blue and a 1973 26'-3 # 1460 Parrot green Seqouia Known as the Big Green, And sold my 1973 26'-2 # 581 White Canyon lands under the name Dobbelt trøbbel in Norway

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Re: [GMCnet] Reese hitch [message #240717 is a reply to message #240682]

Fri, 21 February 2014 09:38

Matt Colie

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Espen,

I would like to ask a question that will require you get on the ground with light and a mirror.

Does the square receiver tube go through the transverse beam or is it just welded to the surface? If you look into the transverse beam, can you see the tube going through?

If it goes through, I would suspect that it will carry your 750# motorcycle. But, I would be cautious on rough roads. Your coach may also have something to say about that much weight back there. The rear suspension only has so much sense of humor. But, as you don't have a black tank, that weight is not an issue.

If the receiver tube is only butted to the two sides, I think you have about a 300# weight limit on that hitch.

Just what I remember from doing hitch things years ago.

Matt

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Re: Reese hitch [message #240718 is a reply to message #240648]

Fri, 21 February 2014 09:47

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Motorcycle platform ratetd at 200 kg
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6489/IMG_05332.jpg

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6489/IMG_05332.jpg

It is not mounted on the hitch, but bolted to the frame
I can take pictures if you like

The hitch is rated et pulling 2000 kg braked

Appie eleganza 76 "Olga" now sadly sold 6 wheel discbrake Quadrabags Springfield stage 2 462 olds Manny tranny ( pictures at http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g6489-olga.html Fulltiming in Europe july 2014 til july 2016 Denmark

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Re: [GMCnet] Reese hitch [message #240719 is a reply to message #240697]

Fri, 21 February 2014 09:48

Ken Burton

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emerystora wrote on Fri, 21 February 2014 08:20

Check with Ken Burton. He hauls a large motorcycle on the back hitch.

Emery Stora

I did not respond earlier because I have a Blaine Merrell Hitch which is built different and in my opinion is much stronger on the receiver tube mounting. Also I am only carrying 500 pounds not the 700 or 750 that he is proposing.

Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana

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Re: [GMCnet] Reese hitch [message #240723 is a reply to message #240719]

Fri, 21 February 2014 11:07

Loffen

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Matt it goes all the way through and I have a good 38" (97cm) inside the receiver tube.
The hitch is bolted and welded to the frame and they have used thick 2x4" and 4x4" on the crossmembers.

You could have a party on that one Appie Smile

Smile

1973 23' # 1848 Sky Blue Glacier called Baby Blue and a 1973 26'-3 # 1460 Parrot green Seqouia Known as the Big Green, And sold my 1973 26'-2 # 581 White Canyon lands under the name Dobbelt trøbbel in Norway

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Fri, 21 February 2014 12:07

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Keep in mind that too much weight on the rear bumper will take weight off
the front end which could result in interesting handling....or if this has
already been mentioned, ignore my comments.

Mike in NS

On Fri, Feb 21, 2014 at 1:07 PM, Espen Heitmann <bimet@online.no> wrote:

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> Ken it goes all the way through and I have a good 38" (97cm) inside the
> receiver tube.
> The hitch is bolted and welded to the frame and they have used thick 2x4"
> and 4x4" on the crossmembers.
>
> You could have a party on that one Appie :)
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> you know..down there.. and it was my dog's name, but hey you can also call
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Re: [GMCnet] Reese hitch [message #240746 is a reply to message #240706]

Fri, 21 February 2014 13:18

C Boyd

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Sir: anything in a receiver hitch will have some flop and movement to it. Your hitch does look capable of handling the weight. I just can`t imagine loading my softail on one of them things. You would have to try to load under its own power (ride or walk beside) or push it up that ramp, then hold it while you tie it down. Not an easy one man job I would think. I haul mine in an enclosed trailer with drop down tailgate and have had problems keeping it right side up. I just wouldn`t carry mine on one.

Loffen wrote on Fri, 21 February 2014 10:04

Not so sure about that Smile

Smile

I guess I will have to weld up a frame and give it a load test..

C Boyd wrote on Fri, 21 February 2014 15:40

Sir: just my opinion: If you put a Harley on that thing you would not have to act dumb. It would be obvious.

Loffen wrote on Fri, 21 February 2014 09:26

I am a little unsure my self.. Cool

Cool

I was tinking of using something like this one if I decide to give it a try.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-Carrier-RoadBikes-adjustHitcHeight6-Class-3-4-5-2-2-1-2-sq-recvr-/201035745448?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessorie s&hash=item2eceaa08a8&vxp=mtr

C. Boyd
76 Crestmont
East Tennessee

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Re: [GMCnet] Reese hitch [message #240750 is a reply to message #240746]

Fri, 21 February 2014 13:42

Ken Burton

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That is how I load my Honda. I just drive it the up the ramp. We are talking a 450 pound bike on a 50 pound carrier for a total of 500 pounds.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/500/medium/DSCN1320c.JPG

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/member-galleries/p26073-motorcycle-carrier.html

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/500/medium/DSCN1321c.JPG

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/member-galleries/p26074-motorcycle-carrier.html

Here is the carrier on the back of my Blazer, not the GMC.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/500/medium/DSCN1323c.JPG

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/member-galleries/p26076-motorcycle-carrier.html

For a Harley I do not think I would try to do it.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/500/Inbox.gif

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/member-galleries/p52521-speed-limit.html

Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana

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