| I had the hitch (class 3) put on my van last fall, at U-Haul. I
had told them what is was for, and they set the whole thing up.
My brother had mentioned possibly having in welded on, but when
I asked U-Haul if they welded or bolted, they said all of them are
bolted on. I can't imagine any reason to take it off in my own
personal situation, but I can see how some people may have the need
to, and it's nice to have the option.
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| Because hitches attach to the main frame of the vehicle it is not a
good idea to weld them on. Welding can change the strength of the metal
from the tremendous heat and the manner in which it cools. Heat
treating is used to change the shear strength of bolts etc. but I would
not want my frame heat treated as it would lose flexability. Bolts do
the job without adding possible problems.
This is a highly condensed version of what my dad, a welding expert,
told me.
Sandy
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| No wonder why I'm so confused! I've spoken to two different places
they WELD the hitches on, they have to be insured themselves to
do this, but it is perfectly legal and in fact most of the people
I've talked to have them welded to the frame.
It seems like most of the people in here have them bolted on.
Thanks
Karen
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