Frame reinforcement on class A

Monte Howard · 04-20-2012, 01:12 AM

I bought a 34 ft motorhome with alot of overhang, been researching alot on reinforcing the frame. I went and bought some steel today and not sure if my plans are going to work.
I was going to build a inverted truss under the frame from the rear spring perch to the back, but the holding tank is in the way. I could fix that , but I wanted to get some ideas from you guys, my next problem is the hitch is only rated at 4500 lbs and I can't find a 10,000lb. hitch that is the same width as my frame 30". It is a John Deere chassis, what is the best way to reinforce the rear frame?

dennis dunlap · 04-20-2012, 08:41 AM

Monte , Well ole buddy if it,,s a John Deer frame drop by the farm and we can hook you up,Got a old trolly hitch of a corn planter,,,I think will work. You know, kind of a POOR-BOYS TRAILER-TOAD ,,, for a tight-***** .. Do it like we talked about , it will be ok. LATER

RACER1530 · 04-22-2012, 01:04 AM

drc makes a nice hitch package

http://drcraceproducts.com/
Great People

Bill Baer · 04-22-2012, 10:58 AM

Monte

You might want to consider on of Jok's trailer toads.

04-20-2012, 01:12 AM	#1
Monte Howard Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Potomac,IL Posts: 268 Likes: 1 Liked 48 Times in 14 Posts	Frame reinforcement on class A I bought a 34 ft motorhome with alot of overhang, been researching alot on reinforcing the frame. I went and bought some steel today and not sure if my plans are going to work. I was going to build a inverted truss under the frame from the rear spring perch to the back, but the holding tank is in the way. I could fix that , but I wanted to get some ideas from you guys, my next problem is the hitch is only rated at 4500 lbs and I can't find a 10,000lb. hitch that is the same width as my frame 30". It is a John Deere chassis, what is the best way to reinforce the rear frame? __________________ Monte Howard 3209 STK, 3208 SS

04-20-2012, 08:41 AM	#2
dennis dunlap Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 221 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Frame reinforcement on class A Monte , Well ole buddy if it,,s a John Deer frame drop by the farm and we can hook you up,Got a old trolly hitch of a corn planter,,,I think will work. You know, kind of a POOR-BOYS TRAILER-TOAD ,,, for a tight-***** .. Do it like we talked about , it will be ok. LATER

04-22-2012, 01:04 AM	#3
RACER1530 Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Jersey Posts: 161 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Frame reinforcement on class A drc makes a nice hitch package http://drcraceproducts.com/ Great People __________________ Fordyce Motorsports SC 1538 / SC 153R

04-22-2012, 10:58 AM	#4
Bill Baer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nothern IL Posts: 596 Likes: 1 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Frame reinforcement on class A Monte You might want to consider on of Jok's trailer toads. __________________ Bill Baer 3391 SC, 339B SC, QR