Towing Capacity Of etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Collar

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What is the maximum capacity of your anti-rattle hitch collar? Does this reduce towing capacity?

asked by: Scott L

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Hey Scott! The etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Collar # e55YV is rated for up to 10,000 lbs gross trailer weight and won't reduce the capacity of a properly matched towing setup. As always, your actual towing capacity is determined by the lowest-rated component in the entire system.

What kind of truck do you have and what are you typically towing?

expert reply by: Robin H

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James C.

8/9/2026

Hey Robin, Since Scott doesn't seem interested in continuing this conversation, I'd like to shoe-horn in. I have a 2016 Silverado 3500 HD, tow capacity 14000 lbs. I'm using the Curt Rebellion XD, part number C57UR, with a rated capacity of 20000 lbs. I understand go by the lowest rating in the tow system, so don't exceed 14000 lbs. Questions for you, though, regarding the E-Trailer Anit-rattle hitch collar, part number e55YV-- 1) Why is there a weight rating for the collar? The collar is not a load carrying member, so what does it matter how much the trailer weighs? Skimming through other available anti-rattle offerings, it doesn't appear that any of them have published weight limits. 2) If I were to exceed the collar's load rating of 10000 lbs, what is likely to happen? The wedge breaks and the hitch begins to rattle again, or am I missing something?

Robin H.

8/10/2026

@JamesC if the gross towing weight goes over 10k it is too much pressure for the collar's gate. The pins can also bend and eventually break. Realistically, if you overload the anti-rattle towing something at your max capacity it will wear it down slowly. You could compensate by tightening more but eventually it will fail. The solution here is to not tighten it down on a heavier trailer if you're using it. It can remain installed on the receiver and nothing will happen. If you exceed the 10k rating and it breaks, the only thing that happens is it stops working. There are no safety concerns. We tested it using SAE J684 standards and it falls under Class 4 which is up to 10,000 lbs. If I had to guess on other anti-rattle devices, they either haven't tested it, aren't concerned that the weight would damage it, or aren't worried about it if it actually does since it isn't a safety concern.

James C.

8/12/2026

@RobinH thanks for the information. I wish all manufacturers had tech support and were as transparent about their testing criteria as you guys.

Robin H.

8/13/2026

@JamesC thanks, and I completely agree. I deal with manufacturers pretty regularly myself, so I know how frustrating it can be when you can’t get a clear answer to what should be a straightforward question. We want to be as transparent as possible about our products and how they’ve been tested. We’re always looking for ways to improve them and make sure they meet the standards we expect before we recommend them. If you need anything else, don’t hesitate to reach out!

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