What does this hitch rating mean?
I have a 2008 Yukon with the hitch pictured here. It's the 5.3 motor, 2 WD with the 3.73 axle ratio according to what I have found. But I see two ratings and I am confused as to what they mean to me....
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It means what it says. And it is not a hitch, it is a hitch receiver. You need to install a hitch into the square hole of the receiver.
The hitch receiver is designed for a maximum load of 5000 pounds if carrying the tongue weight of the trailer (not to exceed 500 pounds) or it can accept a 10,000 pound load when a weight distributing hitch is installed and used (tongue load not to exceed 1000 pounds. The latter would assume that the weight distributing hitch you install is also rated for at least 10,000 pounds.
Bottom line is the most important: "Tow vehicle maximum trailer rating may be less." You'll find those numbers in the vehicle owner's manual.
The hitch receiver is designed for a maximum load of 5000 pounds if carrying the tongue weight of the trailer (not to exceed 500 pounds) or it can accept a 10,000 pound load when a weight distributing hitch is installed and used (tongue load not to exceed 1000 pounds. The latter would assume that the weight distributing hitch you install is also rated for at least 10,000 pounds.
Bottom line is the most important: "Tow vehicle maximum trailer rating may be less." You'll find those numbers in the vehicle owner's manual.
