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Old 01-29-2012, 01:05 PM   #1
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Default Hitch receiver ratings

Mr. A in this post, http://www.trailmanorowners.com/foru...7&postcount=23,
prompted this thread.

I think he raises a very valid point and using the search tool didn't bring up anything about hitch receiver ratings.

The bumper on my Dodge is rated for 5000# and a tongue weight of 500#
The factory receiver on the other hand is rated exactly the same without a WDH. With a WDH the ratings go to 12000# and tongue wt of 1200#. Now what made the receiver bolts shear strength get better going to a WDH

This is just one more thing to watch closely when thinking TV and TM towing combinations.

Note to Bill if this doesn't need a separate thread please move to the best place
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