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Originally Posted by mtnman

... It sounds like the XE will handle the 4k lb. boat/trailer I have now using a class III setup and a heavier bumper camper if I later add the class IV accessories...

The class III receiver that bolts to the frame of the truck is not the same as the class IV receiver. The class IV is much stronger and that it why you can tow more with it. It isn't the accessories that make the difference between class III & class IV. I had a class III (5000lbs) on my Fronty and a weight distributing platform (this holds the ball) for my 23' TT and the weight dist. accessories were only rated for 5000 lbs.

SO, know you can't install a class III receiver on the truck and then later add the class IV weight distributing system (platform, chains, and steel rods) to get a full class IV system. You must change the receiver bolted to your truck to a class IV.

Hope this helps!