Difference Between Line Pull and Gross Trailer Capacity for Curt Front Hitch 31038
Question:
Part number 31038 for the 03 F150 4x4... It says the line pull is 5000lbs then when you click the product it says 9000 1st link that shows 5000 After clicking shows 9000lbs WHICH is it? Also send me your install instructions on it. The link to that isnt working either I am starting to wonder the quality of this company
asked by: Brad
Helpful Expert Reply:
Front hitches have different weight capacity listings so both numbers are correct. The Curt Hitch part # 31038 does have a straight line pull rating of 9,000 lbs and a gross trailer capacity of 5,000 lbs. So if you have a rolling load on level ground pulled straight (no side-to-side angling) to the hitch it could be up to 9,000 lbs.
If you needed to maneuver a trailer around with the front hitch it would have to weigh less than 5,000 lbs.
Iceman
4/18/2020
Not certain I understand what straight-line pull means as oppose to Gross Weight which I do understand..?And what if I want to PUSH, not pull? And what if the RV I want to push weighs 7,500 lbs?And what f there is a slight incline?
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Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Front Receiver Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Front Mount Hitch
- 500 lbs Vert Load
- 9000 lbs Line Pull
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Square Tube
- CURT
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Craig E.
4/20/2020
Thanks, but not only does the make-shift road have a slight incline, it also curves, and it is on ground, not pavement. ...Are you saying they dont make a front-end hitch strong enough to push 7,500 lbs on those conditions? Another option I was considering is a back-end hitch on the trailer itself, so I can pull back out of its position when Im ready to use it again. ...Is there such a Hitch that would work on my GD Imagine 2970RL to my Tundra 5.7 V8?