Most hitches will give a weight carrying hitch rating, and a weight distributing hitch rating.
Mine is 5,000/10,000, but my vehicles max tow rating is 6,200 lbs. I wouldn't really go past 6,000 to be safe but that's just me. If I had to go over slightly then I would, but not for long haul trips.
And I have a WD-hitch with sway control and the whole deal.
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