Trailer Hitches

Trailer Hitch Classes

CLASS I - LIGHT-DUTY
• 2,000-lb. maximum weight (trailer and cargo combined)
• Folding camping trailers and trailers for small boats, motorcycles and snowmobiles
• Conventional weight-carrying hitch

CLASS II - MEDIUM-DUTY
• 2,001-3,500-lb. gross trailer weight - Single-axle, small to medium length (up to 18 ft.) trailers
• Almost all trucks, SUVs and some mini-vans can be equipped to tow these trailers
• Conventional weight-distributing hitch not required unless specified for a particular vehicle

CLASS III - HEAVY-DUTY
• 3,501-5,000-lb. gross trailer weight - Dual-axle or large single-axle travel trailers
• Most properly equipped trucks and SUVs can tow them. Conventional weight-distributing hitch not required unless specified for a particular vehicle

CLASS IV - EXTRA-HEAVY-DUTY  Over 5,000-lb. gross trailer weight - Largest travel and fifth-wheel trailers made for recreation
• Most trucks can be equipped to handle trailers in this class
• Most applications require a conventional weight-distributing or fifth-wheel hitch

CLASS V - EXTRA HEAVY DUTY - Class V hitches accommodate weights over 5 tons and some gooseneck hitches can haul up to 30,000 pounds.

Bumper Hitches

These hitch applications are used only for light weight towing, including bike racks and cargo carriers. Towing should not exceed vehicle’s bumper gross towing weight. Hitch Capacities are limited to bumper capacities. DO NOT USE A WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION HITCH WITH THESE PRODUCTS.

Hitch Selection Guide

Use this table to select the correct class of hitch for your vehicle. Refer to not only vehicle type, but also the trailer(s) that you will be towing.

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