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chrispitude
Explorer
Aug 05, 2018

Front receivers - is there any margin in the ratings?

Hi all, I'd like to put a front hitch on my truck to make the sharp right turn into my my driveway. However, the front receivers are rated for 500lb vertical and 5000lb pull, and the tongue on my t...
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BarneyS
Explorer III
Aug 07, 2018
How do you plan to see around the front of the trailer while you travel along that 300ft driveway? Can't wiggle back and forth and see where your are going like you can with the tongue on the rear of the truck. I can see making it easier to back in from the street however.
Personally, I would just use my mirrors and back in all the way like normal.
Barney

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