Does Capacity for Swing Away Trailer Hinge FHDPB350101 Apply to Trailer's Weight with Boat

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Does the recommended capacity apply to the boat or the combined weight of the boat and the trailer? For example Fulton FHDPB350101 has a maximum rating of 9000 lbs...

asked by: Louis T

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The capacity of the Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit # FHDPB350101 which is 9,000 lbs applies to the entire weight of the trailer and it's contents. So if it's a boat trailer that would include the boat and the trailer.

Also depending on where you make the cut on the trailer the capacity can be affected.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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