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[groswald]

The 2014 Axis has a standard Draw-tite motorhome hitch. It is rated at 5000/500 lbs total/tongue weight for a normal trailer or 6000 lbs when used with a weight distributing rig.

My question: which rating applies when flat-towing? I would like to flat-tow a Grand Cherokee, but they are 4800+ lbs. Add a tow bar, brake system, and a cooler in the back and it's over the 5000 lb rating. Since there is virtually no weight load when flat towing might the higher rating apply?

Please note, we're great on GCWR, it's the hitch that's limited. With the 2015's and newer they've gone to a 6000 lb hitch. For a second question, does anyone know what hitch they are using? Draw-tite doesn't list a 6000 lb model.

Thanks,

Randy