2 hours ago, J Francho said:

Why on earth are they putting a Class IV hitch on a V-6 SUV?  Total overkill.

Yeah, that's what the OEM one is from the dealer. I think I'll go the cheaper route, which is class 3. 

OK, one last thing (for now). 

 

I thought I read somewhere that'd I'd want to get something like this? Yay or nay?

 

https://www.amazon.com/StowAway-Tightener-Anti-Rattle-Stabilizer-Hitches/dp/B0001CMUV4/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1521263267&sr=8-7&keywords=Hitch+anti+rattle

6 minutes ago, NorthernBasser said:

OK, one last thing (for now). 

 

I thought I read somewhere that'd I'd want to get something like this? Yay or nay?

 

https://www.amazon.com/StowAway-Tightener-Anti-Rattle-Stabilizer-Hitches/dp/B0001CMUV4/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1521263267&sr=8-7&keywords=Hitch+anti+rattle

To go with towing a boat, no.  The tongue weight will take all the rattle out.

If you plan on using the receiver for other accessories then it becomes personal preference.