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Old Sep 7, 2009 | 08:28 PM
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I recently purchased a 09 Silverado 1500, 4X4, ext cab, 5.3 V8, auto. - It has a tow pkg with a 6,000 lb., rated, tow hitch - not a HD trailer pkg. I tow a Bri-Mar 10,000 lb., rated, dump trailer. The empty trailer weighs 2,320 lbs. I occasionally haul 2-3 tons of gravel etc. (4,000 - 6,000 lbs). - Should I upgrade to a higher rated hitch ? - OR - Is there enough "built in" safety factor in the 6,000 lb hitch, to cover me ? -- --
 

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Upgrade.
 
Old Sep 8, 2009 | 07:35 AM
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Agreed
 
Old Sep 8, 2009 | 08:05 AM
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Upograde to the 10,000 lb
 
Old Sep 8, 2009 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by RUFFNECK4LYFE
Upgrade.
Originally Posted by Mr_Shamrock
Agreed
Originally Posted by redbone
Upograde to the 10,000 lb
That's what me's been think'n. -- Thanks
 
Old Sep 8, 2009 | 06:05 PM
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I'm with everybody else on this one, upgrade. It would be cheaper than having an accident that's for sure.
 
Old Sep 8, 2009 | 06:11 PM
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I've found a class IV, 10,000 lb. GTW hitch made by Curt Mfg. that fits without modification and allows the spare to remain in the stock position. - Thanks for all of the input.
 

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