Question 1

Do I need to weigh my load every time?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily. A bathroom scale can help with rough estimates, but knowing your hitch class and vehicle rating goes further.

Question 2

Can I exceed my vehicle’s tongue weight if the carrier is rated higher?

Accepted Answer

No. Vehicle ratings always override carrier ratings. Exceeding them risks frame damage.

Question 3

Does speed affect how much weight I can carry?

Accepted Answer

Indirectly. Higher speeds amplify sway and vibration, so keeping loads lighter improves stability.

Question 4

Do aluminum carriers hold less weight than steel ones?

Accepted Answer

Not usually. Both are rated for the same ranges, but steel flexes less under heavy loads.

Question 5

Will airbags or suspension upgrades let me carry more weight?

Accepted Answer

They may reduce sag, but they don’t change your hitch’s rated capacity. The limit still applies.

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