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chrispitude
Explorer
Aug 05, 2018

Front receivers - is there any margin in the ratings?

Hi all, I'd like to put a front hitch on my truck to make the sharp right turn into my my driveway. However, the front receivers are rated for 500lb vertical and 5000lb pull, and the tongue on my t...
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4x4ord
Explorer III
Aug 07, 2018
I've towed implements with 1500 lb tongue weights behind various trucks with hitches rated for 500 lb tongue weight and had no issue.

I don't understand the value of a front receiver though..... why not just back your trailer in to where it goes?

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