Originally Posted By: Alex_V
I'm sure I've had a 600/6,000 hitch well over 1,000 lb. tongue weight and it didn't phase it. Now that I tow by my own rules (not by dad's) I'm a little more conservative, but I don't personally worry about a 600/6,000 hitch with any load that can be reasonably hauled on a div>
I see guys with 3/4 ton trucks towing trailers where the shocks are almost maxed out and I highly doubt they have any special ball hitch. Now they do make heavy duty versions that are like solid steel, so I'll probably go with one of those once I figure out which one levels the trailer good enough. So i'll experiment with the 2 or 3 standard balls I have on hand and go from there I guess. I think the 2" drop ball hitch I had to begin with was probably fine. I'm finding the trailer is about an inch too low in the front and it makes the trailer ramp too steep at times on uneven ground when loading a mower.