ATO or All Pro Rear Plate Bumper?

I like that the ATO one's trailer is class 3 rated like the stock hitch.

Looks good and nicely built.


But I like that the All Pro is lighter and I think it looks better.

Either way I wish they'd sick out more to use as a step coming on and off bed.

Need some feedback to help make my decision.

 

I have the All Pro. I like the looks of it, but it has one design problem that was a pain in the neck. When the bumper is stock, there is very little room to get the receiver pin installed, as the whole hitch is recessed behind the bumper. The hole that the pin goes through actually sits behind the bumper. The safety chain mounting points partially block access to the pin location, leaving only a few inches to get your hand through to get the pin in, while lying on your back. I had a shop modify the safety chain mounts and move them outboard a bit, which makes it easier to get the pin in. But I still have to lie on my back to do it. Something to think about if you use the hitch a lot.

 

What about the strength of it. Does it look like it'll be able to tow as much as stock safely

 

Bump for more feedback.

 

I have the ATO and have the same problem with the receiver pin. Get a Pelfreybilt bumper.

 

CBI Offroad

 

I think that problem is only for their hidden hitch. The built in one lower shouldn't have a problem right?

 

For the all pro, the pin problem is for their hidden hitch. The stock hitch wouldn't have the problem. As far as strength, the bumper itself doesn't actually tow anything. The hitch hidden behind it looks like a regular frame mounted hitch, and provides all the towing support.

 

I went with the ATO high clearance and I love it. The receiver pin is a little hard to get to but it really isn't an issue unless you are pulling off a hitch every day. The fit and finish of the bumper is great.

 

I have the AP one. I've towed my travel trailer (approx 3000 lbs wet) with no problems. The main reason why I got it was because of the tow capabilities. I got it a while back though, so I don't know how it compares with some of the new vendors (pelfrey, brutforce, CBI, etc). But the way it's built, I have no doubt that it can tow the 6500 limit, if not more.

The pin and safety chain issue that people talk about is honestly not that big of a problem. Get a Class V pin which is longer and it'll make a world of a difference when putting it together. Bought mine from etrailer.com with a keyed-alike pin for the trailer hitch

edit: here's the pin I have http://www.etrailer.com/Locks/DeadBolt/RH5-XL.html

 

I'm 50/50 on this but I think since I have an All Pro front, I might as well match it with an All Pro rear.