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TomG2
Aug 17, 2017Explorer
According to Reese, but what do they know, it is not a good idea. Some on here will say that ratings are just guidelines. Feeling lucky?
My 8" Reese extension says 300 pound tongue weight or 3500 pound trailer. Their 12" says to derate your hitch to 1/3 of the original. I just towed a 3600 pound trailer with 420 pounds of tongue weight for 70 miles without a problem. Feeling lucky? Go for it.
My 8" Reese extension says 300 pound tongue weight or 3500 pound trailer. Their 12" says to derate your hitch to 1/3 of the original. I just towed a 3600 pound trailer with 420 pounds of tongue weight for 70 miles without a problem. Feeling lucky? Go for it.
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