Atlanta Area Scamp 19 Hitch installer needed

[PadddleVan]

Tug is an01 Dodge Dakota quad cab.


Recommendations please ?


Addison

[danx]

I went to a local RV store, Camping World. You need u way electrical connection for a Scamp with electric brakes. And a brake controller.

[PadddleVan]

Each time I say I have a Scamp 19 and I need a 5th and I need a et of rails installs..
The asnwer is "No we can put a 5th hitch in the dodge dakota.."
Yesterday was particularly frustrating because even though i se the details ahead,no one read the details to even find out the specifics..
If you have a Scamp in Metro Atlanta area I need help..
Who installed it for you please

[Glenn Baglo]

Originally Posted by PadddleVan

Each time I say I have a Scamp 19 and I need a 5th and I need a et of rails installs..
The asnwer is "No we can put a 5th hitch in the dodge dakota.."

As far as I know, Scamp 19 is not a fifth wheel, it is a "gooseneck" trailer.
Suggest you ask again, specifying "gooseneck".

[C&G in FL]

Originally Posted by PadddleVan

Tug is an01 Dodge Dakota quad cab.


Recommendations please ?


Addison

The Scamp 19 uses a proprietary hitch. It is neither a 5th Wheel nor a gooseneck. It uses a set-up similar to a 5th wheel hitch but instead of having a flat plate in the top it has a 2-inch ball and the Scamp has a coupler. It is sort of a cross between a 5th wheel and a gooseneck.
Distance between the ball and the corners of the rear bumper is critical. Call Scamp to get the measurement. Then go to a welding shop rather than an RV dealer, or bite the bullet and buy the hitch from Scamp. To get the clearance needed, it may have to be installed slightly behind the rear axle. This is where the welding shop comes into play. They can make custom brackets that will mount to the frame. Being behind the axle slightly will not result in handling problems because the tongue/pin weight of the Scamp is not heavy enough to lift the front wheels of the ground. If you want to discuss this, PM me with a phone number and a good time to call.