Loaded Car Hauler Tongue Weight?
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From: Valdosta, GA
This does actually occur at some locations. I've heard that all the uHaul owned locations require it, and I know the one near me will require it if you don't appear knowledgeable about towing. Many will just talk you through the process and tell you to not deviate or suffer the consequences, which includes nullifying your insurance coverage.
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To me a WD hitch makes no sense for overall weight. I get it can help with sway and all, but if the hitch is limited to 500lbs of tongue load, then 1000lbs with WD...that weight is still on the receiver. You're still exceeding 500lbs of tongue weight so it's still putting more weight hanging off of the hitch. The hitch has no idea if you're using WD or not, it still has the weight hanging on it regardless.
How does the Ford commercial mention the max 13K+ tow rating on certain models but they all have the same hitch that says 5K gross trailer weight? That commercial shows a huge boat being towed which I'm sure has a heavy tongue exceeding 500lbs as well as the gross trailer weight exceeding 5K. A WD hitch still puts a lot of weight on the hitch, and still puts that 13K load pulling on that hitch.
I'm guessing those ratings limit the truck and suspension, not the hitch. Especially when you guys similarly equipped to me are towing more than 5K on the same hitch.
How does the Ford commercial mention the max 13K+ tow rating on certain models but they all have the same hitch that says 5K gross trailer weight? That commercial shows a huge boat being towed which I'm sure has a heavy tongue exceeding 500lbs as well as the gross trailer weight exceeding 5K. A WD hitch still puts a lot of weight on the hitch, and still puts that 13K load pulling on that hitch.
I'm guessing those ratings limit the truck and suspension, not the hitch. Especially when you guys similarly equipped to me are towing more than 5K on the same hitch.
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Low deck height, recessed tracks, rear mounted built in ramps, swing down wheel arch, protect wheel house, custom strap mounts and straps, offset steps, fully galvanized. It's a pretty custom trailer that is designed for day in, day out abuse by people that don't have half a clue about how to load them or secure a vehicle or tow it. None of the $3k-$5k trailers that are everywhere would last half as long, and they aren't nearly idiot proof.
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Low deck height, recessed tracks, rear mounted built in ramps, swing down wheel arch, protect wheel house, custom strap mounts and straps, offset steps, fully galvanized. It's a pretty custom trailer that is designed for day in, day out abuse by people that don't have half a clue about how to load them or secure a vehicle or tow it. None of the $3k-$5k trailers that are everywhere would last half as long, and they aren't nearly idiot proof.
