I’m interested. PMing you.Update for FTS trailer hitch!
Currently only 3 units for L400 swb, and 5 units for L300 in stock.
Next shipment will be around mid-Sep. Thx.
Both are unibody construction (after '86) and the structural supports are different... there is really no cross compatibility between them in any aspect.Hello everybody thanks for the add. I am in the trailer hitch business here in the US. Customer called today looking for a trailer hitch for a L400. Can somebody please explain what the difference between the L300 and L400 for me. Are they different frames ? What are frames and bumper are the same ? 19xx thru 20xx? Kellyn do you still have a hitch left ? Thanks. Adam from Hitch King
I’d love one shipped to V2T 5X7, Bc CanadaI have 3 gently used take off hitches from customer delica builds. I'll fire one over to you for $200 plus shipping if you'd like
Are you saying I could fit a larger tire with that hitch? That would be awesome. Can’t weld yet but I do wanna learn so I can do my exhaust and other custom thingsBefore you mount a hitch consider if you want a larger tire basket, then buy a dodge dakota used hitch and modify it to fit. You'll need some plate, bolts and patience. Good build if you can weld.
Do you have one for a L400 Super Exceed.I’d love one shipped to V2T 5X7, Bc Canada
Late to party I’m in central CA as well, and have been looking for one for l400 LWB 2.8…I'd love one. I'm in Central Ca and could send you a FedEx label for one if you get me the dimensions. Please advise where I can get in touch with you off this forum. Thank you!
Class 3 hitch. Recommended to tow 2000lbs and up to 3500lbs with trailer brake, according to a comment in this installation thread on RedditAnyone have a ballpark idea on what weight the 3 hole hitch can handle on an l300?
Class 3 is up to 8000lb, or 12000lb w/ weight distribution; 800lb tongue weight. IDT our vans are up to that w/o some serious chassis reinforcement.up to 3500lbs with trailer brake
Yeah, that sounds more accurate than a class 3. You're description is the most comprehensive rating I've ever found for the FTS hitch!I would put the FTS version as class 2; 3500lbs and 300lb tongue weight max... but I think 3000/250 is more appropriate.
Class 3 is up to 8000lb, or 12000lb w/ weight distribution; 800lb tongue weight. IDT our vans are up to that w/o some serious chassis reinforcement.
Hitches don't have braked/unbraked ratings; that's for the vehicle itself... the general rule is the max unbraked weight is equal to the vehicle's GVW, but I wouldn't want to get close to that w/ an L300. Some (most?) states have regulations for it; typically ~ 2500lb which seems about right for our vans IMO. In PA where I live it's 3000lb or 40% of GVW (approx 2100lb); whichever is less.
Adding more tubes doesn't increase the tongue weight capacity. I would put the XplorMor Tripple Hitch as a low level class 3 hitch... it's got an extra bolt in shear at each end compared to the FTS. I THINK it should handle 500# tongue weight on the road. But I would be much more doubtful about having 500# banging around on it offroad.Hmm. I was hoping to carry a smaller motorcycle on a hitch carrier but I didnt remember seeing the weight ratings. Would be close to 500 lbs with the carrier. The center receiver doesnt go back very far because of the spare so I was wondering about utilizing all three, adding two more square tubes to the carrier.
Using all three tubes just keeps it from floping around like those carriers do. I built one for the front of my old econoline with two receivers which worked great.Adding more tubes doesn't increase the tongue weight capacity. I would put the XplorMor Tripple Hitch as a low level class 3 hitch... it's got an extra bolt in shear at each end compared to the FTS. I THINK it should handle 500# tongue weight on the road. But I would be much more doubtful about having 500# banging around on it offroad.
The fact that these vans don't have frames keeps them from ever reaching full class 3 capacity IMO... at least not without some significant structural modifications/additions.