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Oct 13, 2012 | 01:27 PM

jh818

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2002 Tow Rating Difference

I was looking up the tow ratings on the Ex's in Trailer Life for 2002 model year. It says for V10s, 10,500 lbs. for 4x2 with 4.30 gears, but 11,000 lbs. for 4x4 with 4.30 gears. Why the 500 lb. difference? 4x4 would be heavier than 4x2.

I am guessing it's the springs on 4x4 vs 4x2?

What do you all think?

Why am I asking? Just looking at travel trailers. We like this one with GVWR of 11,162 lbs.

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Not that we are replacing our current trailer, but this one is sure nice and the price isn't that bad.

Oct 13, 2012 | 01:38 PM

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What are your spring codes? 4x4 has "G" code in rear. Look on drivers door label

What hitch platform do you have? 12500 lb or 10000 lb?

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Oct 13, 2012 | 02:04 PM

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I recall one difference was the 14 vs. 18mm mounting bolt, but 2002's should have the same bolt size.

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Oct 13, 2012 | 02:26 PM

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What are your spring codes? 4x4 has "G" code in rear. Look on drivers door label

What hitch platform do you have? 12500 lb or 10000 lb?

Spring code is HA. Hitch is 12,500 lbs. with WD hitch.

Oct 13, 2012 | 02:33 PM

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Spring code is HA. Hitch is 12,500 lbs. with WD hitch.

Then, you are probably correct. I have to assume the only difference is the spring rating on rear axle, "A" vs. "G" springs. I think the axle is the same, and the brakes should all be the same. Hitch is capable. My rear axle GAWR is 5,250 lb. What is yours?

Oct 13, 2012 | 02:38 PM

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5,250 lbs. also for GAWR for the rear.

Oct 13, 2012 | 02:44 PM

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The camper may have a gvwr of 11162 but dry weight is only 8370 lbs. I tow a Springdale 303 bhssr with my 2wd excursion for 2 years now and it pulls it and controls it great. It is similar in weight to the trailer you're looking at. The hitch weight is a little heavy but i think you will be ok if you load it right.