Max tow weight confusion

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one other thing I would consider buying a gooseneck vs bumper pull, do you know anyone else with a goose hitch? If your truck were broke down and you had to get the trailer from point a to b, could you? Granted most towing companies can figure it out, they are getting very pricey also.
Several farmers in the family. No shortage of gooseneck trucks.
 
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My hitch is the same. I would go 12k if I could find one. Something else I was wondering. Ford rates their hitch at 12.5 k max WD. Does that hold true even with a higher rated hitch due to the leverage, etc.?

My 373 rear is rated at 12k with weight distribution hitch.
If you are referring to removing the factory hitch and installing a heavier duty hitch, I would have no idea.
FYI, installing a weight distributing hitch is very easy with a few measurements and adjustments to the ball mount. The truck side equipment remains factory. It also makes even moderate loads tow much smoother imho.
 
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I’ve located a couple of goosenecks I’m going to check out.
 
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