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Cummins12V98

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Posted: 05/28/23 02:03pm

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cummins2014 wrote:

Learjet wrote:

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I'm sorry but that B&W comes apart to make two VERY MANAGEABLE pcs. I'm 65 and can easily lift each pc with one hand. I think people need toys for their implements.

you make me wonder when you make post like this....are you suggesting lifting that much weight is really safe? one hand...give me a break!

Ya ,that is a bit silly . [emoticon]

I wish people would simply read what i say, NOT what they think I say.

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HA, I just realized that my Dad has the RVK3500 in the bed of his 2014 3500 LB SRW RAM. I will do exactly what I said I can do and post the pics.

This will be FUN, Stay tuned!!!

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I'm afraid we been had on a play with words here Ron . [emoticon]

But yes do whatever you said you were going to do , whatever that is .

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cummins2014 wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

HA, I just realized that my Dad has the RVK3500 in the bed of his 2014 3500 LB SRW RAM. I will do exactly what I said I can do and post the pics.

This will be FUN, Stay tuned!!!

I'm afraid we been had on a play with words here Ron . [emoticon]

But yes do whatever you said you were going to do , whatever that is .

Hey thread is back open.

Barney thought you and I were going at it and I said all was well so thanks Barney for re opening it.

No play on words, just need to read what I said.

Now I have to eat some Wheaties and get to my Dad's to take some pics. [emoticon]

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I use to pick up my Companion (head and base as one unit) and walk up my tailgate step to install it in my truck, but now I'm kind of lazy and I wanted a better place to store the hitch. So I cut a hole in the ceiling of my garage directly above where the hitch sits when I have my truck is parked in its stall. I built a box that fits up in that hole and mounted a winch in the box. When I want to remove my hitch, I simply lower the winch cable down and lock it into the hitch jaws; then I winch the hitch up into its storage box, in the ceiling of my garage.

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I second the THANKS for reopen Barney! I felt most things posted were relevant to original post. [emoticon]

Often times, lifting these hitches, is more about technique, than brute strength.

My bit of off topic potato lift story, was absolutely technique to balance, over head, for 10 seconds.

Go for it Ron, make believers of the weenie boys! [emoticon]

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Hey , who you calling a weenie boy . [emoticon]

There was a day , but would much rather do it the easy with an electric hoist . It’s never smart lifting heavy if avoidable.

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All good, just a figure of speech. Not referencing any thread poster, and certainly not any forum friends, that have posted on this thread.

Lifting smart is key, and if that means mechanical, that is smart too.

When I remove my base, I use a smooth piece of sheet board to slide it to tailgate edge, before lifting onto waiting wheeled cart, and reattaching head.

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If only there was a better option. Say, a hitch rated to tow as much or more, and be so light a child could pick it up. Sure would be nice for those folks who aren’t full timers and want to use their truck bed…..

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Posted: 05/31/23 07:38pm

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Bionic Man wrote:

Using a winch to handle the Companion makes it pretty hard to beat, but, there does exist a light cheap hitch with an over rated weight carrying capacity that a child can pick up. Some people prefer that hitch for the very reasons you mention.