Length versus weight and safety
As I noted in another thread, I would like to tow a TT with my Jeep GC (5.7 V8). It is rated to tow around 7500 pounds. But I have also heard that irrespective of weight, one should keep the length d...
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GordonThree wrote:
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The limiting factor for your GC (and my Ram) is hitch ball weight. I'm limited to 500 lbs (I was surprised it was so low), despite 8800 lbs tow rating. If you get much over 25-26 ft you'll go over 500 lbs on the ball. My KZ 200 is 400 lbs on the ball fully loaded.
Those limits are for weight carrying on the ball. Any tongue weights higher would require the use of a weight distributing hitch and those limits are most likely in the range of 1,000 to 1,200lbs. Those limits should be spelled out on a sticker or tag on the vehicles receiver.
Barney
