What is the Maximum Tongue Weight of Buyers Products Straight Tongue Trailer Coupler

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What is the rated tongue weight for this unit?

asked by: John V

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According to Buyers Products, the maximum tongue weight of the # 3370091560 is 20% of the maximum gross trailer weight. With a max gross trailer weight of 10,000 lbs that makes the tongue weight capacity 2,000 lbs.

expert reply by: Robin H

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Answer 2

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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