WebJul 14, 2005 · The hitch on it is a Ford V-5 hitch. The specs on the hitch says 12,500lbs gross trailer weight, weight distrubiting. 5000lbs gross trailer weight, weight carrying. I … WebClass 5 Hitch Receiver Size: 2" or 2-1/2" receiver Weight Rating: Up to 20,000 lbs. GTW Class 5 Hitches Explained Class 5 trailer hitches have the highest weight ratings of the …
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WebApr 27, 2024 · Conventional towing specs ranged from 5,000-13,200 pounds. 5th Wheel: 5th wheel towing specs ranged from 4,900-12,100 pounds. GCWR: GCWR specs ranged from 9,500-19,400 pounds. … WebJun 14, 2013 · V-5 is an industry quality standard and has nothing to do with the capacity of the hitch. Class 3/4/5 is the capacity. Class 4 is usually between 10K and 12K total trailer weight and the hitch is rated for use with weight distribution. Some Class 3 hitches … rainbow slime pup command
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WebOct 24, 2007 · Now, having the Ford hitch and the Class V hitch side by side, the appeared to be exactly the same. Same welds, same metal thickness, same size, same shape. So if the Ford hitch CAN tow 12,500 lbs and looks to be identical to the class V hitch - WHAT IS THE REAL DIFFERENCE? WebMay 6, 2024 · Things like knowing the weight of the trailer, capability of the vehicle, and the type of trailer hitch are all things that you should be aware of. Trailer hitches themselves are broken down into classes and range from lightweight Class 1 to heavy Class 5 hitches. WebMay 12, 2024 · Ford labels the hitch V-5 (VESC / 5 Compliant) 2. VESC / 5 defines tongue weight as weight at the trailer coupler. 3. Either the WDH Rating is at the trailer coupler or Ford is not in compliance with VESC / 5. 4. I don't believe Ford would label the hitches as compliant if they were not. Reply Like 05-12-2024, 04:45 PM # 2 MikeD134 Senior Member rainbow slideshow