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Steve_911
Explorer
Oct 11, 2013

WD hitch question

If my Fully loaded TT weighs in at 5,500 lbs, and my WD hitch says its good to 6k, would it be advisable to move up to the next weight class WD hitch just to be a little safer, or just go with the present setup? My inclination would be to go with the heavier
Hitch and have that extra margin of safety. Since I am still in the shopping phase, I appreciate any replies.
Thanks
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  • skipnchar's avatar
    skipnchar
    Explorer
    Oct 11, 2013
    No reason I can think of for exceeding the rating on the hitch. It's NEVER a good idea to exceed the GVWR of the trailer regardless of the hitch.
  • beemerphile1's avatar
    beemerphile1
    Explorer
    Oct 11, 2013
    I don't understand why they even give that rating. The important rating is the tongue weight. Typically a 6,000# WDH is good for 600# tongue weight. The WDH compensates for tongue weight, the total weight of the trailer is unimportant.

    In example: My TH has a GVW of 6,000 but a tongue weight of 1,000# to 1,100#. I use a 12,000# WDH, not a 6,000# WDH.
  • Bob_Olallawa's avatar
    Bob_Olallawa
    Explorer
    Oct 11, 2013
    Don't know for sure what you are asking but if you are talking the part that bolts to the tow rig frame yes and no. If the rig is rated to tow more than the 6,000 then yes I would upgrade. if the rig is rated at 6,000 max towing, then no I would not upgrade.
  • Terryallan's avatar
    Terryallan
    Explorer II
    Oct 11, 2013
    Steve 911 wrote:
    If my Fully loaded TT weighs in at 5,500 lbs, and my WD hitch says its good to 6k, would it be advisable to move up to the next weight class WD hitch just to be a little safer, or just go with the present setup? My inclination would be to go with the heavier
    Hitch and have that extra margin of safety. Since I am still in the shopping phase, I appreciate any replies.
    Thanks


    So you are 500 lbs UNDER you capacity. . Stay there. Bigger is not always better. Going too high will cause the TV, and TT to bounce, well not really bounce, more of a jerking motion.

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