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Hitch Hauler

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ZMan079

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Anyone that uses a hitch hauler and has the the dual exhaust out the back have an issue lLike melting cargo, covering with soot, etc while using it???
Thanks in advance,
ZMan079
 
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moparecodiesel

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Yes I do have melting problems. Be careful. Soot and diesel pee no. But be dang careful with the temperature. I melted a strap and melted a battery I was carrying. I diddnt even think about it when I was loading the basket
 
Brady

Brady

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Just get one that comes out and up. Not a straight flat one. I ran a 1200 mile round trip just last month with this type and had no issues.
 
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ZMan079

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Gobrowntruck21, that's kinda what I was thinking...

Moparecodiesel that stinks, that is what I was afraid of.... I was strapping up my boat cover yesterday and notice the amount of heat coming from the pipes
 
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moparecodiesel

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Yeah get one that goes up or get a hitch extender. It gets really hot when you hit a regen
 
Brady

Brady

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ZMan079 said:
Gobrowntruck21, that's kinda what I was thinking...

Moparecodiesel that stinks, that is what I was afraid of.... I was strapping up my boat cover yesterday and notice the amount of heat coming from the pipes
Click to expand...

If you're really pressed about it, cover or simply make your straps/tie downs from exhaust wrap.
 
Mharrison

Mharrison

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Haha exhaust wrap your straps....I would say just put it on a riser so it's away from the exhaust...sounds like ya'll should have just ordered the ram boxes anyways...
 
WesMgc

WesMgc

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Has anyone had trouble with tailgate down for long trips or stuck in traffic damage do to regen.
I think it should be far enough away should be ok , just would like to be sure.
 
jdn112011

jdn112011

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Well I've had the tailgate trim replaced a a few times already. First time was completely stupid. Was hauling a couch with tailgate down. Maybe 65MPH and the wind catching in the sides broke the tabs for the tailgate cap. Dealer replaced without issue. Second time I was standing on bed side loading freight and stepped on the tonneau cover rail that overhangs, bent down a bit. Went to close the tailgate; Broke the same tab again warranty no issue. Most recently broke it, well twice. Loading a ATV. Tire slipped and ripped the plastic, hadn't replaced it yet, and broke the spot next to it taking a dirtbike out without ramp. Oops.

Haven't gotten around to replacing that one yet. Don't think I can claim warranty. Ended up getting a cap and it got covered by the leer tailgate cover anyways. Good enough for now. That plastic cap is a crappy design. I don't care for it

But the regen or exhaust heat hasn't done any damage anyways!
 
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