Can I pull my boat with this hitch? Im about at 3600 pounds with my trailer. Been reading that in the rise position, it wont handle that weight, is that correct? I need a rise since my boat sits low. Can I pull my boat with this hitch? Im about at 3600 pounds with my trailer. Been reading that in the rise position, it wont handle that weight, is that correct? I need a rise since my boat sits low.
1603905
I don't think you will like this for towing your boat. I only used mine one time, and that was only about 400 ft on grass moving a 3500 lb camper using a small tractor. It felt very loose and wobbly and I wouldn't have used it if I had time to find something else. I was only going about 3 mph. It made enough torque to bend a hitch adaptor I was using so I can imagine it might be able to damage itself. A non-adjustable shank with the drop or rise you need is probably a better idea.
420982
yes! no problem it is a very well made hitch very capable. i am very pleased with mine
35619
It really depends on your towing need. I used this on my 35 foot motor home to tow my Miata. At 6000lbs it was more than enough. It is a 6 inch drop which left me 11 inches to the center of the lower square or about 10 inches off the ground. I found it's best to remove it when I'm not towing because of the amount of overhang behind the axle, it will drag at times. For trailer towing, when I need a ball, I use an adjustable height hitch. They are much cheaper but the inexpensive ones (Harbor Freight) don't have the capacity to tow a car but work with my boat or utility trailer.
2133988
No. Tongue weight is specific to the vehicle you have and the class hitch you have on it. The tongue weight listed for this item is the max weight it can support. So if your vehicle can only handle 200 lbs with this it still can only handle 200 lbs and if your vehicle could handle 500 lbs with this item installed it could only handle 350lbs. Basically you have to go with the lowest number of all the parts involved including vehicle and hitch.
2033608
We lifted it onto our boat with the davit and lines--imagine a tiny crane. It is 50 ish pounds and awkward. I wouldn't carry it up by myself. She needs a big strong guy or two.
274914
I have a double door van that weighs 6000 lbs and it lifts either end no problem. I would assume an extra 300 pounds gross wouldn't make a difference. That's probably only going to put a few extra pounds on the jack since you aren't actually lifting the entire 6300 lbs with the jack.
2195707
Put it on a chevy equinox suv. Lower than a pick up truck and bottom will scrap the ground going up an incline. My carrier is sits level on the hitch.I would like to get a hitch riser to raiser it up a few inches.
2145891
Your question would better be directed at either:1)The professionals at Draw-Tite. (extension use already cuts vehicle's tow capacity by 50%)Can only assume you indicating flat four towing? Not your vehicle aboard a trailer behind your RV type of towing?2)Your RV owners manual? And/Or the manufacturer of the hitch that is on your RV Lastly probably never ask the "professionals" here on Amazon.
489113
AFTER I purchased it the instruction thing said, "Not for towing." -Basically it is for bike racks etc only. In my case, when I received it, I threw it to the side till I needed it to find this out. (well past any return time)I do not know the answer to the weight it can pull. Sorry.
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I wish I would have asked this same question when I bought my first weight distributing hitch. I ordered the 800# (my trailer tongue weight was 670#), set it up and started travelling. My camper trailed very smoothly with no bouncing, however I did encounter a little sway. I installed the sway control after the third trip. That worked. All being said, I matched the hitch to the trailer weight and have had excellent results. If I buy a bigger trailer, I get a new hitch...they are not that expensive for what you get. I recommend going with what has been designated for your trailer. Bigger is not always better. I wish I would have asked this same question when I bought my first weight distributing hitch. I ordered the 800# (my trailer tongue weight was 670#), set it up and started travelling. My camper trailed very smoothly with no bouncing, however I did encounter a little sway. I installed the sway control after the third trip. That worked. All being said, I matched the hitch to the trailer weight and have had excellent results. If I buy a bigger trailer, I get a new hitch...they are not that expensive for what you get. I recommend going with what has been designated for your trailer. Bigger is... » Read More I wish I would have asked this same question when I bought my first weight distributing hitch. I ordered the 800# (my trailer tongue weight was 670#), set it up and started travelling. My camper trailed very smoothly with no bouncing, however I did encounter a little sway. I installed the sway control after the third trip. That worked. All being said, I matched the hitch to the trailer weight and have had excellent results. If I buy a bigger trailer, I get a new hitch...they are not that expensive for what you get. I recommend going with what has been designated for your trailer. Bigger is not always better. « Show Less
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I mounted mine to a 2014 xv crosstrek to the frame and all I have towed is a 10" boat trailer that can't weigh more than 500 lbs in entiritie. Mounting to sheet metal, depending on how thick, you risk bending and even ripping through the sheet metal. You should also take into to consideration emergency breaking with the vehicle you are mounting it to, this adds much more weight by the force of the sudden stop to the joints and hardware of the entire unit
990244
As far as weight goes, you should be fine. My boat and trailer gross at about 4400 lbs, but tongue weight is significantly less. You will have to measure the trailer tongue to see how it will bolt up
1736115
It's going to raise only about 4" max! Worked great for me, but I had more transom to work with. A great product and performs well for me with a 25 Yamaha on a 14' skiff. Good luck................
1034559
Tony, if you're concerned about lifting the hitch in & out of your truck bed, the hitch quickly takes down into two parts. I'm then able to lift each part in & out of the truck by myself (when fully assembled, it's too heavy and bulky for one person). I'm very happy with this hitch - an easy 5 stars.
2062916
Not sure what you have in mind. You normally put accessory units above the receiver and it does not interefere with towing. Below the hitch would make it impossible to tow simultaneously. Hope this helps.
1121232
My RV has a dry weight of 9000 pounds. I have experienced no problems with my use. Also, remember you are dividing your total weight by the number of tires on the ground and the weight on your hitch. You should see no problems.
35617
There are a number of HI-Lo hitches that can be used to either raise or lower your hitch point. You just need to decide how much weight you will need to support and the number of inches you wish to safely drop (have to leave enough ground clearance for driveways, etc.). Search for Hi-Lo 2" hitch and choose the one that meets your needs.
1526191
Normally anything under 5000 will be just fine with a regular hitch. What are you towing with?????