I do not know what the ramifications are of replacing a 5,000 lb hitch with one rated for 10,000 lbs. Probably the most important stat is CVWR which is the total weight of the MH including contents plus whatever is being towed. Contents or cargo includes fuel, water, propane, food, gear, pets, humans, etc. - in other words anything inside or attached to the MH. The vehicle being towed will have fuel plus anything else you put inside. The CVWR of your MH should not exceed 26,000 lbs. You need to weigh your fully loaded coach and subtract that weight from the CVWR to determine how much weight you can safely tow. Just because your hitch and tow bar have ratings greater than 5,000 lbs. does not necessarily mean that it is safe to do so. I personally would not do what you are proposing to do but that’s just me. If your actual weights can be adjusted to keep your your MH within its rated CVWR then it’s probably OK. I’m sure other members with more expertise can provide better insight. Good luck with whatever you do but make it safe for everyone, especially your family.
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2016 Precept 35S
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