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| 245 Lewis Street Buffalo NY 14206 |
| 716-852-1954 |
| K A M I N S K I & S O N S T R U C K E Q U I P M E N T 245 LEWIS STREET BUFFALO NY 14206 7 1 6 - 8 5 2 - 1 9 5 4 |
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The Hitch is the mechanism that is typically mounted to the rear of a vehicle under
the bumper. There are five classes of Hitches for towing trailers. Each class is
designed for a specific trailer weight range. When selecting the appropriate hitch
make sure the weight rating of the hitch is greater than the loaded weight of the
trailer that will be towed. The tow vehicle capacity for weight carrying and hitch
attachment will vary and will sometimes dictate the class of hitch that can be used.
the bumper. There are five classes of Hitches for towing trailers. Each class is
designed for a specific trailer weight range. When selecting the appropriate hitch
make sure the weight rating of the hitch is greater than the loaded weight of the
trailer that will be towed. The tow vehicle capacity for weight carrying and hitch
attachment will vary and will sometimes dictate the class of hitch that can be used.
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Class I
Class I hitches are weight carrying (WC) hitches rated up to
2000 lbs. gross trailer weight (GTW) with a maximum trailer
tongue weight (TW) of 200 lbs. The use of a drawbar and
hitch ball of the same rating or higher are required. Some
hitches in this class may attach to the vehicle bumper or
trunk pan. Most other Class I hitches attach to the vehicle
frame. Always consult your owner's manual for vehicle rating.
Class II
Class II hitches are weight carrying (WC) hitches rated up to
3500 lbs. gross trailer weight (GTW) with a maximum trailer
tongue weight (TW) of 300 lbs. The use of a drawbar and
hitch ball of the same rating or higher are required. Class II
hitches normally attach to the vehicle frame and or bumper.
Always consult your owner's manual for vehicle rating.
Class III
Class III hitches are weight carrying (WC) and also are
weight distributing (WD) hitches depending on the vehicle
and hitch specifications. Not all Class III hitches are rated to
be both. The hitch specifications will alert you to a hitch that
is not weight distributing. Class III hitches used as weight
carrying are rated up to 5000 lbs. gross trailer weight (GTW)
with a maximum trailer tongue weight (TW) of 500 lbs.
Hitches that are used for weight distributing are rated up to
10,000 lbs. gross trailer weight (GTW) with a maximum trailer
tongue weight (TW) of 1000 lbs. The use of a ball mount and
hitch ball of the same rating or higher are required. To use
the weight distribution side of the hitch a weight distribution
system is required. Class III hitches attach to the vehicle
frame only. Always consult your owner's manual for vehicle
rating.
Class IV
Class IV hitches is very similar to Class III hitches except for
the weight ratings. Class IV hitches are weight carrying (WC)
and weight distributing (WD) hitches depending on the
vehicle and hitch specifications. Not all Class IV hitches are
rated to be both. The hitch specifications will alert you to a
hitch that is not weight distributing. Class IV hitches used as
weight carrying are rated up to 12,000 lbs. gross trailer
weight (GTW) with a maximum trailer tongue weight (TW) of
1200 lbs. Hitches that are used for weight distributing are
rated up to 15,000 lbs. gross trailer weight (GTW) with a
maximum trailer tongue weight (TW) of 1500 lbs. The use of
a ball mount and hitch ball of the same rating or higher are
required for weight carrying. To use the weight distribution
side of the hitch a weight distribution system is required.
Class IV hitches attach to the vehicle frame only. Always
consult your owner's manual for vehicle rating.
Class V
Class V hitches is very similar to Class III & IV hitches except
for the weight ratings and that the hitch uses a 2-1/2"
receiver. Class V hitches are weight carrying (WC) and
weight distributing (WD) hitches. Class V hitches used as
weight carrying are rated up to 13,000 lbs. gross trailer
weight (GTW) with a maximum trailer tongue weight (TW) of
1300 lbs. Hitches that are used for weight distributing are
rated up to 17,000 lbs. gross trailer weight (GTW) with a
maximum trailer tongue weight (TW) of 1700 lbs. The use of
a ball mount and hitch ball of the same rating or higher is
required. To use the weight distribution side of the hitch a
weight distribution system is required. Class V hitches attach
to the vehicle frame only. Always consult your owner's
manual for vehicle rating.
Class I hitches are weight carrying (WC) hitches rated up to
2000 lbs. gross trailer weight (GTW) with a maximum trailer
tongue weight (TW) of 200 lbs. The use of a drawbar and
hitch ball of the same rating or higher are required. Some
hitches in this class may attach to the vehicle bumper or
trunk pan. Most other Class I hitches attach to the vehicle
frame. Always consult your owner's manual for vehicle rating.
Class II
Class II hitches are weight carrying (WC) hitches rated up to
3500 lbs. gross trailer weight (GTW) with a maximum trailer
tongue weight (TW) of 300 lbs. The use of a drawbar and
hitch ball of the same rating or higher are required. Class II
hitches normally attach to the vehicle frame and or bumper.
Always consult your owner's manual for vehicle rating.
Class III
Class III hitches are weight carrying (WC) and also are
weight distributing (WD) hitches depending on the vehicle
and hitch specifications. Not all Class III hitches are rated to
be both. The hitch specifications will alert you to a hitch that
is not weight distributing. Class III hitches used as weight
carrying are rated up to 5000 lbs. gross trailer weight (GTW)
with a maximum trailer tongue weight (TW) of 500 lbs.
Hitches that are used for weight distributing are rated up to
10,000 lbs. gross trailer weight (GTW) with a maximum trailer
tongue weight (TW) of 1000 lbs. The use of a ball mount and
hitch ball of the same rating or higher are required. To use
the weight distribution side of the hitch a weight distribution
system is required. Class III hitches attach to the vehicle
frame only. Always consult your owner's manual for vehicle
rating.
Class IV
Class IV hitches is very similar to Class III hitches except for
the weight ratings. Class IV hitches are weight carrying (WC)
and weight distributing (WD) hitches depending on the
vehicle and hitch specifications. Not all Class IV hitches are
rated to be both. The hitch specifications will alert you to a
hitch that is not weight distributing. Class IV hitches used as
weight carrying are rated up to 12,000 lbs. gross trailer
weight (GTW) with a maximum trailer tongue weight (TW) of
1200 lbs. Hitches that are used for weight distributing are
rated up to 15,000 lbs. gross trailer weight (GTW) with a
maximum trailer tongue weight (TW) of 1500 lbs. The use of
a ball mount and hitch ball of the same rating or higher are
required for weight carrying. To use the weight distribution
side of the hitch a weight distribution system is required.
Class IV hitches attach to the vehicle frame only. Always
consult your owner's manual for vehicle rating.
Class V
Class V hitches is very similar to Class III & IV hitches except
for the weight ratings and that the hitch uses a 2-1/2"
receiver. Class V hitches are weight carrying (WC) and
weight distributing (WD) hitches. Class V hitches used as
weight carrying are rated up to 13,000 lbs. gross trailer
weight (GTW) with a maximum trailer tongue weight (TW) of
1300 lbs. Hitches that are used for weight distributing are
rated up to 17,000 lbs. gross trailer weight (GTW) with a
maximum trailer tongue weight (TW) of 1700 lbs. The use of
a ball mount and hitch ball of the same rating or higher is
required. To use the weight distribution side of the hitch a
weight distribution system is required. Class V hitches attach
to the vehicle frame only. Always consult your owner's
manual for vehicle rating.
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