roll pans with class 5 hitch

[arneson]

I have a roll pan I want to get installed but can't figure out what hitch I should go with. I do a lot of towing (own a landscaping company) and need a hitch. Want something strong but want it to look good also. Would the reese titan work or would it be better to go with bigchevyhitch.com line up? I'm also planning on sled pullin. Any pics would be great. Thanks again.

 

[JoshH]

There are a couple of threads already on hitches with roll pans. If you want something that goes in behind the roll pan, you can do like several others, including myself, have done and build your own.

Here's a pretty good thread: www.duramaxdiesels.com/forum/showthread.php?t=33714

 

[arneson]

Thanks for the link josh. Found a few threads but that one helped. I like those bigchevyhitches. Fit real close to the roll pan, are they all the same? Or do u have to specify what roll pan u have. I could make my own I guess, just wanna make sure it holds up to sled pullin and daily use.

 

[JoshH]

I have no idea on the bigchevyhitch. I've used mine a few times for pulling trailers and sled pulling for the first time today. No sign of movement. I used 4x4 3/16 wall square tube and 3x5x1/4 angle for my hitch. The receiver tube was a universal piece I bought from the local hardware store. I welded nuts to the angle iron and slid it inside the frame so it tries to pull the angle iron through the frame rather than just trying to pull the bolt heads through it. The only thing I had to do that was a bit of a pain was remove the spare tire cross member.

 

[arneson]

Your hitch sounds smart and strong. I will my dumb phone would bring all your pics up. Only got the last one. First 2 nothin. I think I may look into more what u did. Ill take my bumper off and look what all I need to do with my roll pan. I really like the angle iron pull thru the frame idea more then the bolt heads. Thanks again

 

[flyinelvis11]

got mine from james at bigchevyhitch.com. it is good stuff

 

[TheBac]

Thats a nice truck, Wayne. :thumb: Love the color.

 

[arneson]

Do all the big chevy hitches come thru the license plate? Or just on request? I'd rather not pull the plate or flip it up everytime I wanna use it.

 

[arneson]

X2 on the truck wayne. Looks awesome!

 

[RichLMM]

i've got one of the bigchevy hitches...james is great to deal with and can make it however you want

 

[JakeBrakeIH]

Do all the big chevy hitches come thru the license plate? Or just on request? I'd rather not pull the plate or flip it up everytime I wanna use it.

As said before you can have him make it however you want. I have mine below my roll pan.

Here is Richlmms...

 

[SmokinHotLLYGirl]

Get ahold of my husband, he has a class 5 reese w/ a rollpan. His name is Smkndmax05. He can give u specifics, but we hauled a friends cummins and trailer to pulls this year. It seems to be holdin up pretty well. Can post pics if u want

 

[arneson]

Sure post some pics if u can. Would like to see what I like better. I like the chevy hitches under roll pan I think just for the fact ill be using it often. Ill have to call james and see what he wants for the hitch under pan. Thanks for all the info guys.

 

[arneson]

Who made your pullin hitch jakebrakeih? Super tight fit. Or did u buy the whole set up at big chevy hitch?

 

[JakeBrakeIH]

Who made your pullin hitch jakebrakeih? Super tight fit. Or did u buy the whole set up at big chevy hitch?

Yep, the whole set up came from James. Here are some other photos I have.

 

[arneson]

Man I love your truck. Its ****in sick. What's the rims and backspacing? I want my hitch to be right where yours is on the pan. Its perfect.

 

[flyinelvis11]

i got mine behind the pan because i wanted a clean look, but if you're going to use it alot you would prob want the one that drops below the pan

 

[arneson]

Yeah it definitely looks cleaner behind. But I always am pullin something. Mainly bobcat trailers. To/ from job everyday. I also have a 5in exhaust w/ 6in tip that I'm worried will look dumb as hell now with the bigger bumper gone. Hope it looks alright.

 

[JoshH]

I had a 5" exhaust without a tip, and I thought it looked dumb after the roll pan. That's why I cut the exhaust off right at the last hanger after it dumps over the axle. Your opinion may differ from mine though.

 

[Houser04lly]

Are your roll pans welded on or bolted was looking into getting one couldnt find one I like besides a welded on roll pan with the plate to the passenger side instead of the center..