hitch weight
im getting ready to buy a freedom express 301blds but found out that the hitch weight is 950#'s and my truck,f-250 diesel srw,is only rated for 850#'s...is it too much over or will it be ok
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Hitches usually have 2 rated weights, dead weight and distributed weight. The 850lbs sounds like the dead weight rating, just straight on the ball. The distributed rating is for use with a weight distributing hitch and should be much higher. Look for a stamp or sticker on the receiver. Either way the stock receiver on that truck should be fine for that trailer but you will need to use a WD hitch.
