hitch assembly advice

need a hitch assembly to pull a uhaul across canada. I've got a 08TRD but hav'nt pulled anything. want to keep it cheap but safe and easy to find. any ideas on weight ratings (5000?6000? +?) make? stabilizer needed? ball size? i don't pull much often, but what offers the most versatility?

 

Did you check out the towing section? I don't pull anything with my truck either, but I did read a few good things in there.

Ron

 

I'd keep it around 5k if you don't pull much, that's the limit of maneageable weight for a newbie.

Cheapest hitch I found is from Uhaul - something like $120 shipped. It's actually make by Valley, and bolts up just like the OEM one (to the frame rail and rear bumper) without having to loosen and replace the bumper assy.

 

Ball size depends on what you're towing. I think if you're going to be pulling that much you may want a brake controller but I'm sure somebody with the experience of heavier loads will chime in.