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quasimatter
May 21, 2021Explorer
One more question on my 28A - I am trying to load up a scooter (350LB) on the hitch - while RV data indicates much higher towing capacity, the hitch showed two different numbers (see pictures below).
First the data from Ford - Max GWVR for E450 is 22,000 LB
As per labels on 28A - GWVR for unloaded 28A is 14,500 LB
Max Cargo Capacity - 3,127LB Lets say liquids are 342LB (as per label) and passengers and other being 1000LB - that leaves almost 1800LB tongue weight remaining (not to mention additional (3000LB+ remaining to get to E450 stated GWVR of 22,000LB).
And then the following:
First I noticed the stock hitch provided by Cruise America was rated only 200LB tongue weight (see picture below) (Sorry - can't attach picture - will add picture later).
However, this picture seems like a sticker stuck by Cruise America on top of official sticker underneath. So I peeled it off and found a 500LB/5000LB hitch manufacturer sticker (see picture below) (Sorry - can't attach picture - will add later).
Has anyone else noticed this? Which number should I go by? What is the weight others have towed with stock Cruise America hitch?
First the data from Ford - Max GWVR for E450 is 22,000 LB
As per labels on 28A - GWVR for unloaded 28A is 14,500 LB
Max Cargo Capacity - 3,127LB Lets say liquids are 342LB (as per label) and passengers and other being 1000LB - that leaves almost 1800LB tongue weight remaining (not to mention additional (3000LB+ remaining to get to E450 stated GWVR of 22,000LB).
And then the following:
First I noticed the stock hitch provided by Cruise America was rated only 200LB tongue weight (see picture below) (Sorry - can't attach picture - will add picture later).
However, this picture seems like a sticker stuck by Cruise America on top of official sticker underneath. So I peeled it off and found a 500LB/5000LB hitch manufacturer sticker (see picture below) (Sorry - can't attach picture - will add later).
Has anyone else noticed this? Which number should I go by? What is the weight others have towed with stock Cruise America hitch?
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