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Uncutbulldog
Mar 19, 2014Explorer
I weighed my suburban yesterday. It weighs 5580 lbs. My hitch is rated at 7500. Is the Blue Ox Aladdin appropriate?
http://www.etrailer.com/Tow-Bars/Blue-Ox/BX4325.html
Is there any advantage to getting a 10,000lb tow bar if my hitch is only rated at 7500 lbs?
Thanks,
Jeff
2015 ForestRiver Sunseeker 3170ds:
Dry weight: 12,378
GCWR: 22,000 lbs
GVWR: 14,500 lbs
Engine: Ford 6.8L V10 E450
Hitch rating :7.5k/750
2003 Suburban:
Curb Weight 5219 lbs
http://www.etrailer.com/Tow-Bars/Blue-Ox/BX4325.html
Is there any advantage to getting a 10,000lb tow bar if my hitch is only rated at 7500 lbs?
Thanks,
Jeff
2015 ForestRiver Sunseeker 3170ds:
Dry weight: 12,378
GCWR: 22,000 lbs
GVWR: 14,500 lbs
Engine: Ford 6.8L V10 E450
Hitch rating :7.5k/750
2003 Suburban:
Curb Weight 5219 lbs
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