Why Isn't Patriot Hitches PH54FR Drop Hitch Adapter Rated for Flat Towing
Question:
Specs say the Patriot 11inch adjustable rise/ receiver, part# PH54FR, is rated for 700 tongue and 7000 gross weight, but it IS NOT recommended for flat towing. Specs for the Blue-Ox fixed 10inch rise/ receiver, part# BX88132, is rated for 400 tongue? and 5000 gross weight and IS recommended for flat towing. Can you tell me Whyinch the Patriot is NOT recommended for flat towing?
asked by: Charles K
Expert Reply:
The reason is pretty simple. The Blue Ox # BX88132 is specifically designed for flat towing and has been rigorously tested for that purpose. The Patriot Hitch # PH54FR adjustable drop receiver adapter has NOT been tested for flat towing a vehicle, therefore Patriot Hitch can't recommend using the product for that purpose as they don't know how their product would preform in that application.
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Blue Ox High-Low Adapter for Tow Bars - 2" Hitches - 10" Rise/Drop - 11-1/2" Long
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Adapters
- High-Low Adapter
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 10 Inch Rise/Drop
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Patriot Hitches Adjustable Drop Hitch Receiver Adapter - 2" Hitches - 11" Rise/Drop - 7K
- Drop Hitch
- Adjustable Height
- No Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- 11 Inch Drop
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7000 lbs GTW
- Anti-Rattle Shank
- Patriot Hitches
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