Reciever capacity??
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I believe the 2001 factory installed hitch is a class IV hitch. It should be rated for 10k with weight distributing equipment. 2001 Towing guide
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I can't imagine they started making them lighter duty and/or worse quality just two years later.
Before you upgrade, are you sure there's no WDH rating on there as well? This seems unusual. For decades I've seen non-WDH and WDH ratings on the same sticker or stamping on Buicks and minivans and crossover SUVs and other vehicles that have little business towing anything that requires a WDH. Can you ship us a picture?
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Here's a shot of a 1999 F-350 4R100 4x4 7.3 CC LB DRW that I happen to know has towed tens of thousands of miles over the non-WDH ratings (and under the WDH numbers) with a non-WDH hitch without issue, and that one seldom gets a passing glance as far as inspections go:
I can't imagine they started making them lighter duty and/or worse quality just two years later.
Before you upgrade, are you sure there's no WDH rating on there as well? This seems unusual. For decades I've seen non-WDH and WDH ratings on the same sticker or stamping on Buicks and minivans and crossover SUVs and other vehicles that have little business towing anything that requires a WDH. Can you ship us a picture?
if it is aftermarket hitch, then it is anyones guess.
ironically, this is the reason that they all have the same 10,000 maximum conventional tow rating. The hitch is the limiting factor.
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Thanks to all. Very useful information and very reassuring, especially the 2001 Towing Guide, CGMKCM. I appreciate not having to search for that one on line! I still have to look at my reciever lable again, but I certainly did not notice ratings with the use of a weight distributing hitch, although that information may be there...
I've been pretty busy with a failed furnace 70 miles from home during a Wyoming winter, so apologize for not acknowleging all the generous help you all have given. As they say, 'Life happens..."
It sure looks like I can tow with confidence that my reciever is up to the task. I am pretty careful about ratings and capacities. My GCVW runs about 13,000 lbs, and, as I said before, I always use a WD hitch and carefully maintain suspension, tires and brakes on both vehicles so I'm well within the limits of my truck.
I've been pretty busy with a failed furnace 70 miles from home during a Wyoming winter, so apologize for not acknowleging all the generous help you all have given. As they say, 'Life happens..."
It sure looks like I can tow with confidence that my reciever is up to the task. I am pretty careful about ratings and capacities. My GCVW runs about 13,000 lbs, and, as I said before, I always use a WD hitch and carefully maintain suspension, tires and brakes on both vehicles so I'm well within the limits of my truck.
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