[brown7373]

Another point of towing near the limits, is a change in terrain can change everything. Back in the 70s, I was towing a dual axle U-haul with a full size car. Everything was fine until I went down a hill. That meant more weight was transferred to the hitch (non equalizing hitch) and it took weight off my front wheels and I couldn't steer and was all over the road. I was gaining speed as I went down the hill, and applying the brakes made it worse by transferring more weight to the hitch and off the front wheels. I don't know how I didn't wreck. Anyway, you want more tow capacity than you need for more safety.