S.H.Peterson
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Hello All,
I know this is not a complete DIY. There are a lot of variables that we still dont know yet.
This is meant for ideas and possible solutions.
Going on past experience and what I can be known about the CT;
In order to be able to use a gooseneck trailer or 5th wheel attached light trailer, a bed mounted adapter is required.
We already know the CT has a phenominal towing and bed weight carrying capacity. So that part I am not addressing, I would recommend higer load rated tires.
What complicates things is:
I will go on these INITIAL assumptions:
The bed itself wil be made of at least mild steel. I am confdent that it is made of stainless steel as well. This is really good as it is a very strong steel.
Most ICE installed Gooseneck/5th wheel hitches mount using a between frame rail fixture that is welded or very securely bolted to the frame of the vehicle.
In the circumstance of NOT being able to access a 'frame' , a flat plate of 3/8 steel can be attched to the top side of the bed using large welded on nuts. I say this because I think that the bed will be integral to the exoskeletal structure of the CT. In other words: The bed wont come off under stress.
Once the spreader plate is attached, the hitch can be easily attached to the plate.
The secondary concern is body clearance to the trailer, especially in turns.
For the gooseneck type trailer , there should be no problem as that type has a high arch of clearance.
A fifth wheel mount will be more complex. Some trailers ,like travel trailers, can use a gooseneck like attachment. A trailer that has an attachment like what would be used for a flatbed truck will not work. That will require thoughtfull engineering on the part of the install shop and customer.
I am quite sure there will be a built in trailer harness attachment point will be built into the CT.
I know this is not a complete DIY. There are a lot of variables that we still dont know yet.
This is meant for ideas and possible solutions.
Going on past experience and what I can be known about the CT;
In order to be able to use a gooseneck trailer or 5th wheel attached light trailer, a bed mounted adapter is required.
We already know the CT has a phenominal towing and bed weight carrying capacity. So that part I am not addressing, I would recommend higer load rated tires.
What complicates things is:
- What we dont entirely know is the archetecture of the bed
- We dont know if there is a way to access the bottom side of the bed.
- We dont know if there will be any structural frame railing underneath.
I will go on these INITIAL assumptions:
The bed itself wil be made of at least mild steel. I am confdent that it is made of stainless steel as well. This is really good as it is a very strong steel.
Most ICE installed Gooseneck/5th wheel hitches mount using a between frame rail fixture that is welded or very securely bolted to the frame of the vehicle.
In the circumstance of NOT being able to access a 'frame' , a flat plate of 3/8 steel can be attched to the top side of the bed using large welded on nuts. I say this because I think that the bed will be integral to the exoskeletal structure of the CT. In other words: The bed wont come off under stress.
Once the spreader plate is attached, the hitch can be easily attached to the plate.
The secondary concern is body clearance to the trailer, especially in turns.
For the gooseneck type trailer , there should be no problem as that type has a high arch of clearance.
A fifth wheel mount will be more complex. Some trailers ,like travel trailers, can use a gooseneck like attachment. A trailer that has an attachment like what would be used for a flatbed truck will not work. That will require thoughtfull engineering on the part of the install shop and customer.
I am quite sure there will be a built in trailer harness attachment point will be built into the CT.
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