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Old 08-23-2011, 01:14 PM   #12
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Originally Posted by Sliver View Post
It would help a ton.
Um no... no it wouldn't. A weight distribution hitch distributes the tounge weight of the trailer (generally 10 to 15% of the trailers gross weight) and has nothing to do with how much total weight your vehicle can tow.

There are very valid reasons for vehicles tow ratings based on the engineering of the vehicle itself. Exceeding that is unwise, and quite possible dangerous. Exceeding it on dry trailer weight alone is foolhardy and most definitely dangerous.
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