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Old 05-14-2008, 09:43 PM   #2 (permalink)
MikeD74T
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Default Re: Trailer coupler rating

I'm guessing that since you have a rolling load the pull on the hitch will not be 5000 lbs. Likewise since you have brakes the pushing load will not exceed 5000 lbs. Only if you suspend the truck or trailer from the hitch would you exceed the rating of the hitch & I suspect there's a built in safety factor before failure as well. MikeD74t
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