Will Adding a Higher Rated Trailer Hitch to a 2010 Cadillac SRX Increase Its Towing Capacity
Question:
Im looking at a 2010 Cadillac SRX and see its rated for only 2500lbs but that youve got the Class 3 hitch installed on one. can it tow up to 5K or 6K lbs with the hitch?
asked by: Jack
Expert Reply:
Trailer hitch receivers, such as the Curt # C13002 that fits your 2010 Cadillac SRX, are often overrated compared to the vehicles they're designed to fit. Unfortunately, adding a higher rated hitch does not increase the towing capacity of your vehicle, you're always limited by the lowest rated component of a towing set up which is often the vehicle itself. So if you've found that your Cadillac has a maximum towing capacity of 2,500 pounds then you cannot tow a heavier trailer.
Your owner's manual is usually the best source to find the towing capacity of your vehicle.
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 6000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 600 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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