Does Lock N Roll Articulating Hitch part # 336VS511 Reduce Weight Capacity
Updated 01/06/2021 | Published 01/04/2021 >
Question:
Does an articulating hitch like Lock N Load effect the weight carrying capacity of a hitch or is it the same as a ball hitch? I have a 6600 lb trailer Im buying and according to the light pickup truck manufacturers 5000 lb load carrying limit I need a WDH, but Im going to do overland camping. Do I need to go up to a 3/4 ton or is there another answer?
asked by: Mike B
Helpful Expert Reply:
When using an articulating hitch like the Lock N Roll part # 336VS511 there is no reduction in weight capacity on the hitch or the trailer when compared to a ball mount.
If your truck has a 5,000 lb weight capacity and the trailer you are getting weighs 6,600 lbs the only solution is a different truck with a higher towing capacity.

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Lock N Roll Articulating Hitch for 2" Receivers - 2-1/2" Drop/Rise - Vehicle Side - 11K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- No Ball
- Steel Shank - Matte Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 2 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 11000 lbs GTW
- Off-Road Coupler
- Lock N Roll
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