memtb wrote:
When seeing this topic, I was curious about ours and had to research. We have one of the strongest frames of the industry back in the 2000’s. I was very disappointed to find our hitch was only rated for 300 pounds vertical load. Sadly....I’ve likely exceed that! I thought is was rated @ 500 pounds! :M
Like I mentioned earlier, my frame is pretty stout, and the factory installed receiver is fastened at several points, but mostly to a thick steel 3 inch solid square tubing, that runs frame to frame. It is solid! Like I said earlier, I feel the manufacturer has other reasons to under rate these receivers.
Towing a 3K utility trailer, not much of an issue, if properly loaded, but hanging 500 lbs on that hitch, such as a motorcycle will add weight to rear axle, and lighten pin.
Sounds like yours is well built, but low rated also.
Jerry
