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In November we purchased a 2020 Reflection 337RLS with a factory mounted 2" receiver hitch upgrade. We can't find a weight rating for the hitch anywhere in the owner's manual that was provided. In addition, under the "Rear Bumper" section of the manual (page 175) it specifically states the rear bumper is not designed to carry cargo. We were hoping to use a hitch mounted cargo carrier with no more than 300 pounds of accessories. If you can't carry cargo with the factory installed hitch then what good is it? Looking forward to a response. Thanks.
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Mark & Ellen
2020 Reflection 337RLS
2019 RAM 3500 Mega Cab SRW -
MAW7228
The 2" receiver has historically been rated at 300 lbs cargo capacity but specifically not rated for towing a second trailer. More recently this receiver has been equipped with safety chain attachment points and a wiring harness connection for potentially towing a second trailer (on some models).
I am going to tagGDRV-Megan from Grand Design so that she can look into the specifics of your situation. She will be looking for your VIN to make sure that you get the right answer.
If you go with a cargo carrier, make sure that it is rated for use on a trailer. The back end of a 5th wheel has far more bounce than the rear bumper of a car or truck.
RobCate & Rob
(with Border Collies Molly & Angel + Kitties Hazel & Elsie)
2015 Reflection 303RLS
2022 F350 Diesel CC SB SRW Lariat
Bayham, Ontario, Canada -
It's been a couple years so memory might be faded a bit but I looked at some Solitudes, and Reflections I think, that had the factory installed 2 inch receiver. Those I saw had a placard on the receiver of 3500 tow capacity and 350 tongue weight. You had to get down to see the placard.2007 Itasca Horizon w/2017 Wrangler "pusher toad"
2015 Solitude 320X (sold) likely a 351M to take it's place
2017 Ram 3500 Laramie 4wd CC LB SRW
2019 Harley Davidson Heritage 114 as the toyComment
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The vertical cargo is 300# and the towing is 3000#. I verified this info with my factory rep.Scott M. Barlag, RV Product Specialist, NW IndianaComment
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Thanks for the positive confirmation @GDRV-Megan !!!
Scott M. Barlag, RV Product Specialist, NW IndianaComment
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Thanks for the feedback on this. Very much appreciated. Planning to move the spare tire to the cargo carrier for easier access. Also going to mount my ClearSource two-stage water filter system on the carrier for easy water hookup.Mark & Ellen
2020 Reflection 337RLS
2019 RAM 3500 Mega Cab SRWComment
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Should i assume that a 2023 Reflection RLTS Travel Trailer has the same specs for the rear 2" hitch receiver? We want to haul two (2) eBikes and the Hyperax Volt RV bike rack. Bikes each way approx 74lbs w/battery and the rack is 46lbs, for a total of 194lbs. this is a frame mounted hitch receiver and not bumper mounted, as there is no bumper on the 315RLTS.
Margaret & Paul
2023 Reflection RLTS
2018 Ram 3500 Crew Cab 4WD Diesel Utility BedComment
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No need to assume. The rating for the hitch on the back of our 315RLTS' is 300lbs.Originally posted by WojoWgn1 View Post
I'm not familiar with the Hyperax bike rack, but if there's movement between it and the hitch (where the rack is inserted into the receiver) consider "hitch rattle remover". I even use a larger one for the Blue Ox WDH - to truck connection (works great). For the back of the trailer the 2" model works.
https://www.amazon.com/Hitch-Clamp-C.../dp/B013J6O5H0
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2017 Ford F-350 DRW, '19 315RLTSPlusComment
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howson
I'll second what Howard says about the clamp - I used one for a receiver I used on a utility trailer behind a unibody Ford Explorer. The rattling would drive you nuts inside the car. My perception is that the clearance between receivers and ball mounts has increased over what it was decades ago (probably too many rusted in place).Ottertail, Minnesota
2022 Imagine 2500RL VIN 573TE3029N6637046
2022 Ford F-150 Lariat, SuperCrew, long box, max towComment
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Thank you very much, "howson"!!! The Hyperax bike rack's hitch pin threads into a thick steel plate built in to the rack, which performs the anti-rattle function. This is on the Hyperax 2023 Volt RV Bike Rack.
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