I am planning on purchasing a used tow vehicle. In your opinion, is an after-market hitch install just as good/safe as a factory installed hitch? Thanks much!
Depends on the tow vehicle. On my Chrysler town and country the ONLY difference between the tow package and the non tow package is the receiver, wiring, and auto leveling suspension. All town and country's have he HD cooling package including external transmission, engine oil coolers, and Hd radiators.
Some vehicles have substantially more different between the tow package and the non tow package.