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3:14 pm
July 11, 2010
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madison25
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Hello,
We are looking at purchasing a 2011 16BH or a 19BH. I was told the truck can only tow 2240 but if we get a Class 3 Curt hitch that we could tow up to 5000lb and with the weight distributor up to 7500. Is this correct? Please help.
Thank you!
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4:35 pm
July 11, 2010
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kayaknut
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Post edited 3:40 am – January 14, 2012 by kayaknut
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5:32 am
July 12, 2010
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Marlynmik
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From what I gather, the type of hitch doesn't change what your vehicle can tow (it's all about engine and transmission) I'd stick with the initial manufacturer guidelines, which are usually found in your owner's manual.
Lynne
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2010 Sportsmen Classic 16BH * TV: 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7L V8
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6:01 am
July 12, 2010
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Steve
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Post edited 1:04 pm – July 12, 2010 by Steve
That won't work. You'll always be limited to your vehicles max tow capacity. The tow hitch can handle up to 5k pounds, but the bottleneck is still with what your tow vehicle can handle. The weight distribution/sway bars fall into the same bucket as your tow hitch. They can handle up to whatever weight they are rated for, but the vehicle has to be able to pull the same or more.
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5:24 am
July 14, 2010
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clown
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The only rule in determining your towing capacity: You are limited to the lowest numbers of any of the towing packages. Your car is limited to its weight limits, no matter what hitch or accessory you bolt to it. Manufacturers of vehicles (and aftermarket) do sell towing packages (transmission coolers, extra spring assemblies, etc) that are designed to increase the vehicles capabilities, but just cause you bolt on a super duper heavy duty hitch does not make the car any stronger. Don't cheat- it is unsafe and almost always damages the TV.
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