Why Does Curt Hitch for 2016 Cadillac SRX Have Higher Capacity than Vehicle

Question:

2016 Cadillac SRX, FWD Premium edition. Owners manual says 3,500 lb trailer capacity, your hitch info says its capacity is 5000 capacity, 500 lb hitch weight. Ok, does your hitch have the capacity of hauling a 5,000 lb trailer on a 2106 Cadillac SRX FWD?

asked by: Hays E

Expert Reply:

A lot of times our hitch manufacturers rate their hitches for higher towing capacities than what the vehicles they fit have. This is just a way to make sure the hitch never fails. You always have to go by the lowest rated component in a setup for the overall capacity as you are only as strong as your weakest link.

The American made Curt hitch part # C13002 that you referenced would be a great choice though. I attached an install video for more info for you to check out as well.

Since you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.

If the ball mount kit does not include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.

For trailer wiring you would then want the part # 118259.