Receiver Rating and Tongue Weight

[DavidNJ]

An interesting note: while some sites recommend a 10%-15% tongue weight, the receiver mounted on the truck usually has a MAX tongue weight that is 10% of its MAX trailer weight. That is, it appears at maximum loads the receiver is designed for a MAXIMUM tongue eight of 10%. There are a few receivers that have higher than 10% max tongue/trailer weight ratios, but they are close to 10%. For example, a 1700# max tongue weight with a 15k max trailer weight.

 

[Zeronet]

The class IV receiver on the 2019 1500 has 1100 max tongue and 5000 max recommended trailer weight for conventional towing. 1275 max tongue and 12750 max trailer weight with weight distribution. These are the ratings for the receiver itself not necessarily for your truck.

 

[DavidNJ]

Thanks...the key is that at max trailer weight it has a MAX 10% tongue weight.