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Old 05-07-2017, 12:32 PM   #10 (permalink)
Sjoegerd
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Originally Posted by oil pan 4 View Post
Most cars in the United States come with factory recommend tow ratings, then the hitch you install also has weight ratings (because cars don't come with towing gear). Then you use which ever is lower.
The car may have a 2,000lb tow limit, the hitch may one be rated for 1,000lb. Or the car may have a 1,000lb limit but the hitch may have a 2,000lb limit. You have to go with the lower rating.
Then you have trailer limits and tire limits of the vehicle and trailer tires.
Aah okay, so it's about the same as in The Netherlands. The Prius anyway, isn't allowed to tow anything here. The hitch may only be used for a bicycle carrier.
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