I've seen trucks run hot from having a winch blocking airflow to the cooling pack. There's no way I'd want a spare up there right in front of the radiator on something towing a trailer Bike rack, maybe.
JD, I’m proud to say I just bought my first 3/4 ton truck. A 2020 Ram 2500 regular cab Hemi with over 3900lbs of payload capacity. You do a lot of explaining of the safe buffer zones between between hitch weight and payload capacity. I’d be interested in your opinion on safe zones between the listed towing capacity, and the realistic towing numbers one should consider, when payload is not an issue. Thanks.
Personally I go with the old industry standard of minus a 1000 to 1500lbs but according to j2807 you should be good with the number you get from rams website with your tricks vin number
I've had a front hitch receiver on my Ford Excursion for years. It's great for pushing a trailer into tight spaces. The maneuverability is far better. The hitch height position is different than the back so the ball hitch would need to be higher in the class B in the video to prevent dragging the A frame jack on the ground. I wonder if there is enough clearance when entering into parking lots or gas stations where there's a ramp/rise. They can get steep in some places.
As you were talking about this, I thought about how much easier it'd be to get my 37' TT into some of those ridiculous parking spots if I could just turn around and hitch it up from the front...of course I'd have to completely re-learn how to push a trailer and take all the heat from the "neighbors" thinking I couldn't back it in properly...but some of those spots are almost impossible and I've been backing trailers for 30 years now.
If you notice, the air dam is not impacted since the flap that directs airflow up is not covered. Also, the air is funneled through the top of the grill into the hood and then down into the intake.
@Big Truck Big RV Would you consider a follow up to the air flow / engine running hot questions after your father has used it for a while especially after using it while towing in hot conditions? THX. Also, how are you doing after your heart attack?
I've never had a front hitch on a vehicle, but I added one to my tractor's loader. Having the trailer pivot off of the steer axle takes some getting used to, and you have to keep in mind you lose your mirrors. Both of those are probably a bigger issue with the tractor than a vehicle though.
I was curious if his projector lights were able to be used after you installed the spare tire in the front? Also is there any concern with cooling issues relating to the spare taking up so much area in front of the radiator? Thanks for the awesome video. ✌🏽
Calling a front mounted hitch receiver a frontie is like calling a front trunk a frunk. New words are good, words like those are just unnecessary. Receivers on both ends are great for portable winches. You might want to call them pinches or finch for the front and rinch for the rear.
This is my 8th video & ive changed the wording for the search to find what im looking for-not sure these types of hitch will work for me. Can someone assist with confirming if I can mount a typical hitch used for pulling a truck (like this but with the loops also). I need to mount it to the front of my Ford Coachman Motorhome to pull with my truck hitch? *can't afford custom job as the video shows. It rolls easy with a tow rope so its not too heavy, sits high & 25" long. Econoline front. Thank you!
Sure sounds like he would have been better off selling the class B and buying a class C. I'm sure he has his reasons but this looks like it's going to be one issue after the next.
I love that your father did some of the work for you. That's just great lol. There's so much my dad can do automatically that stresses me out.
I've seen trucks run hot from having a winch blocking airflow to the cooling pack. There's no way I'd want a spare up there right in front of the radiator on something towing a trailer Bike rack, maybe.
Need to add the extension from the rear to the front to give it some breathing room.
I was thinking about front receivers and now here is a video. Thank you for sharing and have a great day.
JD, I’m proud to say I just bought my first 3/4 ton truck. A 2020 Ram 2500 regular cab Hemi with over 3900lbs of payload capacity. You do a lot of explaining of the safe buffer zones between between hitch weight and payload capacity. I’d be interested in your opinion on safe zones between the listed towing capacity, and the realistic towing numbers one should consider, when payload is not an issue. Thanks.
Personally I go with the old industry standard of minus a 1000 to 1500lbs but according to j2807 you should be good with the number you get from rams website with your tricks vin number
That Class B van looks mad.
My neighbor had a front hitch back in the 60’s to help maneuver his boat trailer
I've had a front hitch receiver on my Ford Excursion for years. It's great for pushing a trailer into tight spaces. The maneuverability is far better.
The hitch height position is different than the back so the ball hitch would need to be higher in the class B in the video to prevent dragging the A frame jack on the ground. I wonder if there is enough clearance when entering into parking lots or gas stations where there's a ramp/rise. They can get steep in some places.
As you were talking about this, I thought about how much easier it'd be to get my 37' TT into some of those ridiculous parking spots if I could just turn around and hitch it up from the front...of course I'd have to completely re-learn how to push a trailer and take all the heat from the "neighbors" thinking I couldn't back it in properly...but some of those spots are almost impossible and I've been backing trailers for 30 years now.
Can your front suspension handle the TT tongue weight?
@@akbychoice for about 5 minutes at < 2mph, I’m thinking it could. Plenty of people run snow plows with similar rigs, so I’m thinking I’m probably ok.
Interesting, definitely looking forward to seeing the finished project.
Do you think covering the front area will affect the cooling of the engine???
my dad had a front tire mount on his 1988 chevy pickup, it was fine except when doing heavy towing. Truck ran hot, the tire blocked too much airflow.
Any concerns about blocking air flow to the radiator...after you mount the tire on front ? 🤔 ?
If you notice, the air dam is not impacted since the flap that directs airflow up is not covered. Also, the air is funneled through the top of the grill into the hood and then down into the intake.
@Big Truck Big RV Would you consider a follow up to the air flow / engine running hot questions after your father has used it for a while especially after using it while towing in hot conditions? THX.
Also, how are you doing after your heart attack?
I have one on my F250, comes in handy
Any concerns about impeding air flow to the radiator?
Slow speeds or bumper to bumper on a super hot day maybe but not a huge worry
This is exactly what I was gonna write, seems to me like the intake will be covered. I guess we'll see when its installed.
With chains and electrical wiring, could this front hitch be used to hook up to a rear hitch of another vehicle to act like a tow bar?
I've never had a front hitch on a vehicle, but I added one to my tractor's loader. Having the trailer pivot off of the steer axle takes some getting used to, and you have to keep in mind you lose your mirrors. Both of those are probably a bigger issue with the tractor than a vehicle though.
Next video: Adding an aftermarket radiator fan for extra cooling.
It seems like your going to block air flow to the radiator . . . . . .
Will this affect the front axle weight rating?
I was curious if his projector lights were able to be used after you installed the spare tire in the front? Also is there any concern with cooling issues relating to the spare taking up so much area in front of the radiator?
Thanks for the awesome video.
✌🏽
Can we get a link for the lights he has?
Calling a front mounted hitch receiver a frontie is like calling a front trunk a frunk. New words are good, words like those are just unnecessary. Receivers on both ends are great for portable winches. You might want to call them pinches or finch for the front and rinch for the rear.
This is my 8th video & ive changed the wording for the search to find what im looking for-not sure these types of hitch will work for me. Can someone assist with confirming if I can mount a typical hitch used for pulling a truck (like this but with the loops also). I need to mount it to the front of my Ford Coachman Motorhome to pull with my truck hitch? *can't afford custom job as the video shows. It rolls easy with a tow rope so its not too heavy, sits high & 25" long. Econoline front. Thank you!
Not shanks, they are draw bars. And they go into receivers.
Can you do a video on those projection lights
I think I found them on Amazon. "Simon motorcycle led driving..."
Sure sounds like he would have been better off selling the class B and buying a class C. I'm sure he has his reasons but this looks like it's going to be one issue after the next.
He had a class B. Didn't care for it.