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Forum: Modifications and Alterations 03-28-2016, 07:53 PM
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Posted By tractors1
Class III hitch should be fine with 250 lbs, but...

Class III hitch should be fine with 250 lbs, but the distance from the receiver gets important if the weight is more than 1 foot away. Sounds like you didn't call Escape and ask what their...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 03-28-2016, 02:17 PM
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Posted By tractors1
Escape framing also uses 3/16 inch wall section...

Escape framing also uses 3/16 inch wall section box tubing, not the 1/8th inch C channel I recall drilling thru in my Casita.
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 03-28-2016, 12:01 AM
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Posted By tractors1
Well, for a 250 lb load on an 18 inch piece of...

Well, for a 250 lb load on an 18 inch piece of steel 2x2 1/8th inch wall tubing with both ends fixed would be 0.0005 inch, and with both ends free around 0.0019 inch, so I think you're in the safe...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 03-27-2016, 10:24 PM
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Posted By tractors1
Yup, but I think you're going overboard as most...

Yup, but I think you're going overboard as most wall sections involved will be 1/8th inch thick or more. Both bending and torsional ratings for 2x2 tubing that size are very large. What is the weight...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 03-27-2016, 09:12 PM
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Posted By tractors1
Not only mechanically sound, but it's a great...

Not only mechanically sound, but it's a great stopper when plugging in the stinger so the cross-pin hole lines up with the receiver first try. Just ordered one for us!
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