Need a Hitch: Freightliner Chassis Pusher

LNorton · 08-22-2013, 12:17 PM

The hitch broke off of out Freightliner Chassis RV right when we got pulled in our spot here at Bowling Green.

We are in need of a new hitch before we can head home. Who should we talk to in the area?

We are parked down towards the scales. My cell is 540-454-0115. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

LNorton · 08-22-2013, 12:41 PM

Our current hitch is not beyond repair just yet, but it will need to be sleeved and braced so we don't bust it off again.

LNorton · 08-22-2013, 12:57 PM

Finally got some pictures uploaded.

Dennis P Chapman · 08-22-2013, 01:15 PM

By the looks of the pictures you were lucky with the rust it was cracked for sometime. Good luck with the repairs.

Rob Petrie E395 · 08-22-2013, 02:00 PM

I believe Camping world has a store in Bowling Green. They may be able to help.

725 Bluegrass Farms Blvd #2 Bowling Green, KY 42104
(800) 635-3196

Dave Casey · 08-22-2013, 02:22 PM

2 years ago a friend of mine needed welding done at that race and the ladies at the entry ticket booth to the track directed him to a welding shop that took good car of him promptly, it was within 3-5 miles of the track. He took an axle to the shop, but they probably can get your rig in their lot or maybe come to you. Go see them at the booth where you paid to get in and ask

LNorton · 08-22-2013, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Casey

2 years ago a friend of mine needed welding done at that race and the ladies at the entry ticket booth to the track directed him to a welding shop that took good car of him promptly, it was within 3-5 miles of the track. He took an axle to the shop, but they probably can get your rig in their lot or maybe come to you. Go see them at the booth where you paid to get in and ask

Got a lead to check out then we will head there.

Keith 944 · 08-22-2013, 05:29 PM

daaammmmmm, prob. good thing you had the toad. or do you think the side loads of reverse may have had something to do with it? it didn't brake the weld. anyway, good luck and be safe, time to go look under the motorhome....

FINESPLINE · 08-22-2013, 05:39 PM

Whew ! that will send a shiver up your spine. I bet after seeing those pictures a lot of people are now looking at their hitches. Got a few days to check it out.

LNorton · 08-22-2013, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith 944

daaammmmmm, prob. good thing you had the toad. or do you think the side loads of reverse may have had something to do with it? it didn't brake the weld. anyway, good luck and be safe, time to go look under the motorhome....

Honestly. It's the fact that it wasn't braced up, even with the toad it needs to be braced to the frame pretty well. It tore it off like it was no big deal while turning into our pit spot. Luckily the other side held long enough to get it up off the road. The second side pulled off without much effort this morning.

We will have it repaired and braced on Monday thanks to some fellow racers that put us in touch with the right people.

Everyone should be keeping a good eye on their hitches on RVs pulling any trailer. The stacker pulled it off like it was butter!

08-22-2013, 12:17 PM	#1
LNorton Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: RacerTees.com Posts: 505 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Need a Hitch: Freightliner Chassis Pusher The hitch broke off of out Freightliner Chassis RV right when we got pulled in our spot here at Bowling Green. We are in need of a new hitch before we can head home. Who should we talk to in the area? We are parked down towards the scales. My cell is 540-454-0115. Any help would be greatly appreciated. __________________ Lee Norton - N229 STK IHRA H/FIA - NHRA O/SA RacerTees.com

08-22-2013, 12:57 PM	#3
LNorton Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: RacerTees.com Posts: 505 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Need a Hitch: Freightliner Chassis Pusher Finally got some pictures uploaded. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Lee Norton - N229 STK IHRA H/FIA - NHRA O/SA RacerTees.com

08-22-2013, 01:15 PM	#4
Dennis P Chapman VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toms River NJ Posts: 1,594 Likes: 415 Liked 53 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Need a Hitch: Freightliner Chassis Pusher By the looks of the pictures you were lucky with the rust it was cracked for sometime. Good luck with the repairs. __________________ Dennis P Chapman 1904 STK NHRA National Record Holder Car Owner.

08-22-2013, 02:00 PM	#5
Rob Petrie E395 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Woodlawn IL Posts: 1,092 Likes: 162 Liked 216 Times in 77 Posts	Re: Need a Hitch: Freightliner Chassis Pusher I believe Camping world has a store in Bowling Green. They may be able to help. 725 Bluegrass Farms Blvd #2 Bowling Green, KY 42104 (800) 635-3196

08-22-2013, 02:22 PM	#6
Dave Casey VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hampden, MA Posts: 1,201 Likes: 233 Liked 774 Times in 164 Posts	Re: Need a Hitch: Freightliner Chassis Pusher 2 years ago a friend of mine needed welding done at that race and the ladies at the entry ticket booth to the track directed him to a welding shop that took good car of him promptly, it was within 3-5 miles of the track. He took an axle to the shop, but they probably can get your rig in their lot or maybe come to you. Go see them at the booth where you paid to get in and ask __________________ Dave Casey 1330 STK

08-22-2013, 12:41 PM	#2
LNorton Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: RacerTees.com Posts: 505 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Need a Hitch: Freightliner Chassis Pusher Our current hitch is not beyond repair just yet, but it will need to be sleeved and braced so we don't bust it off again. __________________ Lee Norton - N229 STK IHRA H/FIA - NHRA O/SA RacerTees.com

08-22-2013, 05:29 PM	#8
Keith 944 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dela-where? Posts: 2,193 Likes: 1,160 Liked 1,877 Times in 577 Posts	Re: Need a Hitch: Freightliner Chassis Pusher daaammmmmm, prob. good thing you had the toad. or do you think the side loads of reverse may have had something to do with it? it didn't brake the weld. anyway, good luck and be safe, time to go look under the motorhome.... __________________ KEITH MAYERS 2-1/2 X somebody Still many X nobody

08-22-2013, 05:39 PM	#9
FINESPLINE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Island of high taxes, N.Y. Posts: 541 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Need a Hitch: Freightliner Chassis Pusher Whew ! that will send a shiver up your spine. I bet after seeing those pictures a lot of people are now looking at their hitches. Got a few days to check it out.