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I call bs on those factory ratings. I haul a skid loader on flatbed that weighs 15,000 lbs around all the time on a 2" forged drop hitch. The dump trailer weighs almost as much loaded and no problems there either.
I will also say I had a 36' TT before and it was miserable towing without the WDH with sway control. So bad I wouldn't get on the interstate without one. I thought I wouldn't need one with how capable this truck is but I was wrong. On a windy day it would down right scare you to tow above 60 mph. I had it heavy on the front as well. It took 55-65 psi in the bags to level it out.
Just my opinion
I will also say I had a 36' TT before and it was miserable towing without the WDH with sway control. So bad I wouldn't get on the interstate without one. I thought I wouldn't need one with how capable this truck is but I was wrong. On a windy day it would down right scare you to tow above 60 mph. I had it heavy on the front as well. It took 55-65 psi in the bags to level it out.
Just my opinion
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Well this is very disappointing (my fingernail and spit couldn't clean this label, it required simple green and a brillo pad). I say disappointing because my old Honda RidgeLine also had a 600 pound tongue limitation.
Somewhat more capable if I drop the adapter and use a larger shank.
Somewhat more capable if I drop the adapter and use a larger shank.
Is the reciever rated for any more than that????
And I am definitely NOT the weight police here, but on the other hand, I have seen too many bumper pull campers splattered all over the highway. What the reason was, I do not know.
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I call bs on those factory ratings. I haul a skid loader on flatbed that weighs 15,000 lbs around all the time on a 2" forged drop hitch. The dump trailer weighs almost as much loaded and no problems there either.
I will also say I had a 36' TT before and it was miserable towing without the WDH with sway control. So bad I wouldn't get on the interstate without one. I thought I wouldn't need one with how capable this truck is but I was wrong. On a windy day it would down right scare you to tow above 60 mph. I had it heavy on the front as well. It took 55-65 psi in the bags to level it out.
Just my opinion
I will also say I had a 36' TT before and it was miserable towing without the WDH with sway control. So bad I wouldn't get on the interstate without one. I thought I wouldn't need one with how capable this truck is but I was wrong. On a windy day it would down right scare you to tow above 60 mph. I had it heavy on the front as well. It took 55-65 psi in the bags to level it out.
Just my opinion
I have pulled loads that are real close to "semi" territory, and had no problems!!
The ratings are WAY understated so the manufacturers are just in the CYA mode, and I am prone to think like them........Cover my own AZZ!!!!!!!!
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As I stated in a previous post, I know that I have greatly exceeded those numbers myself, by how much, I have no idea, but, since I don't know any other persons capabilities, equipment condition, etc. i always state to go by the recommended numbers on the label!
In other words, run your rig the way you feel safe doing!
Personally, even on. These Super Duties, if going any distance with a load in excess of the 6000 lb. I always prefer to use a WDH, even on equipment trailers where I could balance my load out to near perfection, just because it will distribute the weight out over both axles on the tow vehicle, giving greater stability!
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