Good news, I was able to contact one of the engineers at TrailManor and he validated that 100lb rating for the rear hitch on my 2007 2619 is based upon the desire to minimize lightening of the tongue during towing. The hitch itself on my unit should be strong enough to handle 1000lb of tension required to pull the unit up a set of inground ramps.
A word of caution however, he also indicated that some newer units have a lighter weight cross member that should not be used in this manner.
So now all I have to do is dig the holes and configure a link between my tow vehicle's hitch, and the rear hitch of the TM. I love it when a plan comes together.
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