Explain tow hitch classes
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Explain tow hitch classes
Class I: 2000#. Weight carrying hitch.
Class II: 3500#. Weight distributing hitch not required unless specified by vehicle manufacturer.
Class III: 5000#. Weight distributing hitch not required unless specified by vehicle manufacturer.
Class IV: Over 5000#. Weight distributing or 5th wheel hitch required. 5th wheel hitch required for trailers over 12,500#.
Class II: 3500#. Weight distributing hitch not required unless specified by vehicle manufacturer.
Class III: 5000#. Weight distributing hitch not required unless specified by vehicle manufacturer.
Class IV: Over 5000#. Weight distributing or 5th wheel hitch required. 5th wheel hitch required for trailers over 12,500#.
FTE Leadership Emeritus
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From: Southern California
Explain tow hitch classes
Yes. Even if the manufacturer rates it higher than 2000#, I think it would still be considered Class I because it lacks weight distributing capability.
Explain tow hitch classes
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Joined: Aug 2002
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From: Denton,TX
Explain tow hitch classes
I think the whole classification system has been scewed over the years. I currently have a class III hitch that is rated at 6000 with a regular hitch and 10,000 with a weight distributing hitch. It seems like the class systems are used by some companies to differentiate the size of the receiver.
I would never recommend towing with a bumper hitch.
I would never recommend towing with a bumper hitch.
