Need answer quickly...tow capacity
Shopping for a new van and confused on GVWR and towing capacity etc. Want to double check (improve my understanding) before moving forward. Dealer says towing capacity is 10,000 lbs. What is that b...
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Don't let dealer tell you! Look at the manufacturer's sticker or printed materials for payload and max hitch weight. Next, Class 3 isn't that much. Here's what Reese says:
Class III hitches used as weight carrying are rated up to 6000 lbs. gross trailer weight (GTW) with a 600 lbs. maximum trailer tongue weight (TW).
Class III hitches used for weight distributing are rated up to 10,000 lbs. gross trailer weight (GTW) with a 1000 lbs. maximum trailer tongue weight (TW)
Class III hitches used as weight carrying are rated up to 6000 lbs. gross trailer weight (GTW) with a 600 lbs. maximum trailer tongue weight (TW).
Class III hitches used for weight distributing are rated up to 10,000 lbs. gross trailer weight (GTW) with a 1000 lbs. maximum trailer tongue weight (TW)
