Re: Hydralift on 2001-2003 Affinity or Magna question
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Can't address your own specific installation requirements, but I can tell you that the hydralift is THE way to go. We put one on our '08 Allure 40' tag-axle rig a year ago. Use it to carry our BMW K1600GTL motorcycle, and tow a Fiat 500 Sport Turbo toad. It does both jobs absolutely flawlessly. I can strongly recommend hydralift as a solution to carry + tow requirements. But I'd also say it's good you have a tag, because I'd strongly suspect stability issues putting that much weight above the bumper of a single-axle Coach.
Our install was done in Sequim WA by Eric Davis' staff at Eric's Performance RV. His guy did the FIRST hydralift installation about a decade or more ago, when the inventors brought their prototype to Quartzite, and these guys are genuine experts. Every install is a "custom" job and you can't be certain what's needed until a mechanic who knows the equipment takes a close look at your rig. Ours bolted to the frame very nicely where the old hitch receiver had been. It did require two small slots in the body-work of the lowest rear panel, but they're totally un-noticeable with the lift installed and would be easily patched if we removed it.
Great choice - hope you have many happy miles carrying/towing ALL your toys!
Don Hutchins
'08 Allure 470 #31613