Originally Posted by BLACKSRT-6
Yes we are limited in loading the crossfire to 450lbs. The tounge weight of my unloaded trailer is 11lbs and loaded will be less the 30lbs. My tires and tools are 250lbs and the trailer goes 180lbs empty. Total thats 430lbs but the weight is supported by the trailer tires and suspension, not the car. Towing the weight is much easier on the car then hulling 430lbs in the trunk. I have no concerns with this set-up for this use.
Your trailer design would likely look better then mine being totally hidden when not in use. Though theres not much meat to bolt to in the area you are talking about and it would cause your mount to be quite high. Good luck with you project.
Oh it's not a project, I just thought it might be just another way to install a hitch.
I totally agree your tongue weight should work well with the Crossfires load capacity restrictions, and of course "towing weight" is much easier on the car than loading everything in the trunk for sure.
I've never actually looked up under the bumper to see what kind of room there is to work with (behind the plate), but I am curious just exactly how (and where) your hitch fastens to the chassis.
As for the hitch itself being rather high (sort of a mini 5th wheel style), I figured I could probably have the removable part of the hitch "shaped" to fit the contours of the rear bumper, just to get the ball at the right hight.
Again this all hinges on what amount of space there is to work with behind the plate.