Why Does Trailer Hitch for 2011 Ford Transit Connect Have Higher Capacity than Vehicle
Updated 08/16/2017 | Published 08/15/2017
Question:
A quick search online shows the 2011 Ford Transit Connect has a 2000 pound tow capacity. Your section on tow hitches shows a 3500 pound capacity with one of your offered hitches installed. What accounts for the difference? Id like to be able to tow a 2400 pound boat with a 400 pound trailer. Thank you.
asked by: Michael R
Expert Reply:
The trailer hitches are tested for a weight capacity independent of the vehicle they are designed for. That's why the Draw Tite hitch part # 75678 has a higher towing capacity that the 2011 Ford Transit.
In these situations you have to go with the lowest rated component in the setup as the overall capacity.
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 4000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 400 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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