Capacity of Hitch 75101 Using Weight Distribution to Tow an RV with a 2000 Dodge Ram
Updated 03/11/2010 | Published 03/10/2010
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Is this hitch suitable for towing a 5k pound rv with sway bars and weight dist bars? Fully loaded, the rv may weigh 5600 lbs. THanks
asked by: Bobby V
Expert Reply:
The Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, # 75101, is rated high enough (8,000 pounds GTW with WD). The limiting factor is how much your vehicle can tow. Check your owners manual to see what the towing capacity of your vehicle is and do not exceed it. I have included a link to the instructions for this hitch below.
When towing that much weight, I recommend using a brake controller if you do not already have one. One of our most popular models is the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Brake Controller # 90885-3020-P. If you have a factory installed tow package, you would just need to plug in and mount the brake controller.
If you have factory 4-Way, you will need to add Adapter 4 Pole to 7 Pole and 4 Pole, # 37185. If you have no trailer connector, you will need Brake Controller 7 and 4 Way Installation Kit, # ETBC7, and Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring, # 118329. I have included FAQs on brake controller wiring below.
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class III
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 8000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 800 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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