** should only be used to tow 2000 lb trailer/boat.
Believe this is a class 1


"Petey the Wonder Dog" wrote in message
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The number on my trailer ball is 2000#.

What exactly does that number refer to?
I can't see how it would refer to total weight.
Seems it sould be refering to the tongue weight, but I'm not certain,
thus the question.

(It's on a Ford Explorer Sport 2wd rated at 5500#.)