Okay, I installed the 1 1/4" class II curt hitch. . . My wife has been hearing "thundery" noises from back there. Bumps and acceleration make it come and go.
What's the solution that you guys are doing for this?
Thanks,
Mike
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I think it qualifies though it is not the equivalent of a Class III on an F150 that can tow 8K...
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According to AutoAnything (which I think is bogus since it contradicts the info on the manufacturer site) this hitch gives 5000Lb capability with a WD (weight distributing) setup (the ones with the tension bars which shift the trailer weight forward) (Ref: http://www.autoanything.com/towing/61A3372A0A0.aspx)
Best Regards
David
Also, though, I am in total agreement regarding the carrier. A higher rating may be a good thing since you want it to be able to handle the stresses of a direct load vs a trailering load. Like you, I would not push it over 300 and risk dumping my belongings when I hit a big bump on the highway. The ratings from most hitch companies are based on the geometry of the forces from a trailer and sustaining the loads which arise when the recommended 10-15% of GTW is on the tongue which are a lot different when bumps in the road come along (100% of "GTW" on the tongue) and I would stick to 60% of the rating for those carriers. (maybe up to 80% if it is a short in town drive in an emergency).
Best,
David
Okay, I installed the 1 1/4" class II curt hitch. . . My wife has been hearing "thundery" noises from back there. Bumps and acceleration make it come and go.
What's the solution that you guys are doing for this?
Sounds like the exhaust is contacting the hitch. Loosen it up the bolts, shift the hitch to get the clearance. I had it happen when I first installed it. It's an easy fix.