Class V hitch?
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Every Excursion that rolled off the line at KTP came standard with a class IV hitch. The only reason you would have a class V is if you:
I. Owned a Super Duty.
II. They made a mistake at the factory.
II. If you bought it used, the previous owner put on a class V hitch.
Other than that, I don't know.
I. Owned a Super Duty.
II. They made a mistake at the factory.
II. If you bought it used, the previous owner put on a class V hitch.
Other than that, I don't know.
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it looks tiny, on my dually it was massive. just has me worried that someone slapped a new sticker on it.
yeah I bought it used, so I am not sure. Looks like a trip to a hitch shop to find out for sure. thanks for the help
Chris
yeah I bought it used, so I am not sure. Looks like a trip to a hitch shop to find out for sure. thanks for the help
Chris
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Just what determines the "class" of a hitch? I know someone is going to say the weight it can carry but who sets this standard? Is there any LEGAL definition? People get so wrapped up in manufactures recommended ratings but these don't have any relationship to the law in most cases. Is there any LAW against going over that rating? Has anyone ever gotten a ticket for doing so?
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My hitch is labeled V-5 which can be misleading
A smaller label lists the max hitch capacity as 12,500 pounds with weight distribution which technically makes it a Class V hitch.
According to the UHaul website, V-5 is simply a minimum testing/rating system of trailer hitches established by the Trailer Hitch Manufacturers Association.
A smaller label lists the max hitch capacity as 12,500 pounds with weight distribution which technically makes it a Class V hitch.
According to the UHaul website, V-5 is simply a minimum testing/rating system of trailer hitches established by the Trailer Hitch Manufacturers Association.
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This is proving to be a little more interesting than I thought. If you all (with the class V hitches) would post pics either in your gallery or via link of your hitches; we could probably sort this out a little better.
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Class 5
Mine's a Class 5
but's it's an aftermarket Reese Titan with a 2 1/2" receiver that's rated 17k pounds, weight distributing. In the barn I've got my '99 factory hitch that was rated 10k and my '03 hitch that was rated 12.5k and they're exactly the same.
but's it's an aftermarket Reese Titan with a 2 1/2" receiver that's rated 17k pounds, weight distributing. In the barn I've got my '99 factory hitch that was rated 10k and my '03 hitch that was rated 12.5k and they're exactly the same.
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Originally Posted by dmp437
Mine's a Class 5 but's it's an aftermarket Reese Titan with a 2 1/2" receiver that's rated 17k pounds, weight distributing. In the barn I've got my '99 factory hitch that was rated 10k and my '03 hitch that was rated 12.5k and they're exactly the same.
but's it's an aftermarket Reese Titan with a 2 1/2" receiver that's rated 17k pounds, weight distributing. In the barn I've got my '99 factory hitch that was rated 10k and my '03 hitch that was rated 12.5k and they're exactly the same.
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Nobody makes a replacement hitch for the Excursion. The reason is that the hitch on our X's are considered a "blocker beam" and part of the safety system. Nobody wants to take the liability of replacing a safety component. If I remember correctly, the hicth is rivited on, not bolted...
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Originally Posted by osubob
Nobody makes a replacement hitch for the Excursion. The reason is that the hitch on our X's are considered a "blocker beam" and part of the safety system. Nobody wants to take the liability of replacing a safety component. If I remember correctly, the hicth is rivited on, not bolted...
Mine is definately bolted on. For sure. 2005 v10 xlt