mkirsch wrote:
billtex wrote:
mkirsch wrote:
billtex,
That link does NOT calculate or show how much the receiver is derated. It simply tells me how much weight is where on the truck.
Where do you get your information on how much the tube is rated for?
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The rating came off the Curt website.
Bill
I've scrolled all the way to the bottom. I still see no calculator. Unless you're talking about the chart, which was posted on page 1 of the thread.
Where on the Curt website?
This is what I have:
http://www.curtmfg.com/part/49240
No ratings anywhere on that page.
I believe this is for the exact tube you showed above, from Curt website;
2” x 2” receiver tube and features a collared opening for added strength. It has a gross tow weight of 5,000 lbs. and a tongue weight capacity of 500 lbs., making it a useful towing option for many small to medium size trailers. The CURT hitch box comes with a hole for inserting a hitch pin and clip and can accept any ball mount or hitch-mounted accessory with a 2” x 2” shank.
You will need to do some work for the load specific to your application; tongue weight, length of fulcrum, etc to determine the exact load.
Either that or purchase a Torklift extension that is rated for a specific load.
