BrokenElbow wrote: I a bent a snap up bracket on my HP Dual Cam setup when I went over a hump in the road outside of my storage yard.
I replaced the bent bracket and bolted both brackets to the frame using a single self tapping bolt I got at n/c from Reese tech support. I drilled out the square cutout in each bracket and into the frame with the suggested starter hole for the bolt size. That was last year and so far so good.
Another method is to make a 1/8" x 6" x 6" backing plate for the inside of the frame and drill through both sides of the frame and the backplate and use a longer thinner through bolt and locknut. Some folks think this second method is even more secure. I think either method works well.
This is what I want to do......I am glad to see I am not the only one. Thanks Guys and Gals.
Sir Buffalo!
2006 Zinger by Crossroads 27BHS
2007 Toyota Tundra Double Cab 5.7
Just to note my HP Dual Cam's are bolted to the A frame. I watched them install it and, first was a straightline tow for 500m, than they drilled holes and put in self-tapping screws to secure it in place.
Everythings works like a charm even with almost 90 degree turns, no popping out of tension arms or bending of any sorts.
Sorry for your troubles. What about another service centre to check out?
Any camping is good camping!
DH & DW , DD x 2
2008 Salem 27RB LTD
Yukon XL 1500 5.3SLT
Prodigy BC, DC Reese WD, Scan Gauge II
Days camped in 2008 -34-
Yes will check out another service center...but I am okay with doing this one myself.
Iknow a few guys who do this for a living but live a couple of hours away. I guess if I feel like taking a ride and having a bad cup of coffee with good people it may be worked out.
QCMan wrote: If you want it I have an extra bracket that you can have for free. You can't be that far away on Long Island! Please do post the dealer name so we can stay away from it.
QCMan;
Thank you very much for the bracket!!!
Looking forward to installing it tomorrow. I am also going to take you up on your instruction and adjust my hitch tomorrow afternoon in a local parking lot. The TT is packed with the usual goodies for a trip so the weight is real weight. The TV is usually set up with minor necessities so that is fine.
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