Tongue Weight Limit for Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24805
Updated 08/13/2015 | Published 08/12/2015
Question:
2010 Ford Focus SEL - What is the tongue weight limit of the 24805 hitch? Is a small single axle trailer too heavy?
asked by: Ronald G
Expert Reply:
Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24805, which you referenced, has a maximum tongue weight of 200 lbs.
There are a few ways that you can determine the trailer tongue weight once it is loaded and ready to tow. The best way would be to use a tongue weight scale, # e99044, for the most accurate reading.
Tongue weight is typically 10 to 15 percent of the gross trailer weight, but not always. So if an estimate will not do using a scale or one of the methods in the link I have included to the right would be the way to go.
Always check the tongue weight capacity of the vehicle (check the owners manual) and go by the lowest of the two ratings.
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