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wildtoad
Nov 25, 2022Explorer II
Hitch rating is only one factor to consider. Just because the hitch is rated 5k doesn’t mean you can tow that much. Your documentation should tell you what the GCWR - Gross Combined Weight Rating is which tells you the maximum weight of MH, contents, and towed vehicle your unit can support WITH supplemental braking. You should get your MH weighed as setup for hitting the road. Full fuel, full water, all contents you plan to take. Do the same for the Jeep especially if you’re going to cram stuff in it too. If your measured weights are under the GCWR you should be ok.
Make sure you adjust the tire pressures on the mh to what the tire manufacturer’s tire chart says is needed to support the weight.
Make sure you adjust the tire pressures on the mh to what the tire manufacturer’s tire chart says is needed to support the weight.
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