Stock receiver hitch only rated 10,000?

Stock receiver hitch only rated 10,000?

02-26-2003, 11:52 PM

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mojaveJoe

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Stock receiver hitch only rated 10,000?

OK guys...tell me Im wrong...Please.

Is it true the stock receiver hitch is only rated at 10,000 for the towed vehicle?

If Im going to tow an 11,400 max wt TT will I need to upgrade to a better hitch? If so, who makes one rated 12,000 or more?

Can I just order the TT wiring on the truck and buy an after market hitch?

Sorry for all the questions guys, but I know more than a few of you experienced CTD owners know this stuff ....and probably have a solution that will save me alot of stress when it comes ordering time.

Almost sold on the Hensley hitch, especially since it's now rated at 1400/14000. And I won't have to give up my spare or move the exhaust.

Thanx,
Joe

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