How over engineered are receivers?
The PO told me not to worry about the rusty receiver.. He said he pulled 10k for allot of miles. The Uhaul sticker was faded, but I now see its rated for 10k gross and 1000 lb tongue..
My gross is well under at 8k, but my tongue weight is at least 1250 lbs even relocating things back behind the axles.
I know receivers must be over engineered and mine should easily handle the additional 300 lbs tongue weight.. But I was wondering how much abuse these receivers can actually handle before failure. To me, the weak points are the six budget bolts holding it on.. I have better fine thread bolts, which Dexter used to attach my 5200 lb TT axle on before I lifted it 4". I could drill out the old holes and replace, at least the back two. Welding it on would also be a option.
Anyone have some first hand experience pushing receivers well past their limits? Iv seen people pulling hay wagons twice the rated limit, but that's not tongue weight or highway speeds.
My gross is well under at 8k, but my tongue weight is at least 1250 lbs even relocating things back behind the axles.
I know receivers must be over engineered and mine should easily handle the additional 300 lbs tongue weight.. But I was wondering how much abuse these receivers can actually handle before failure. To me, the weak points are the six budget bolts holding it on.. I have better fine thread bolts, which Dexter used to attach my 5200 lb TT axle on before I lifted it 4". I could drill out the old holes and replace, at least the back two. Welding it on would also be a option.
Anyone have some first hand experience pushing receivers well past their limits? Iv seen people pulling hay wagons twice the rated limit, but that's not tongue weight or highway speeds.
