Michelle.S wrote:
6K is quite a bit of weight behind a 5er. Several MFRs come with Reciever Hitches, but are generallly rated around 3K to 4K. No matter what you get, I think I would look into reinforcing the Frame in the area of the Receiver Hitch.
I agree 6K is a lot, with a minimum tongue of 600, likely closer to 800. My FW came with a solid factory frame mounted receiver, with heavy cross member. It is still only rated 300 tongue, 3K trailer. It is not just the strength of the hitch and frame, but the FW suspension is affected, as is the pin weight.
Jerry
