Weight distribution hitch - Event Date: 20 Jul 2016

My experience says that the tow rate(pounds towed) is not necessarly the same as the overall tow package.  The tow vehicle might easily pull the weight, but what damage is it doing long term to the tow vehicle?  The trans cooler and  oil cooler are designed to protect the tow vehicle , not necessarily enhance its towing weight capacity. The extra strain on the tow vehicle can be mitigated by enhanced features that the tow package offers.

My opinion is that most tow packages are well worth the extra cost for the enhanced protection of your tow vehicle regardless of the poundage required.

Vann

Just look for something that can handle ~~ 5000 lb towing capacity. All of the above have models/versions that start in that vicinity. Some go way above 5000 lb.