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  • We sell and install Draw-Tite, Valley Industries and other brands of hitches which are factory-made and specifically designed to fit your particular vehicle. Many bolt on using existing holes requiring no drilling.
  • We stock hitches for many vehicles. Less frequently used hitches can be special ordered for delivery within two business days in most cases, depending on the hitch's shipping origin.
  • We take and encourage appointments. You can leave your vehicle or wait for the work to be finished.


Hitch Classes

Hitch Class
Max TW
Max GTW
I
up to 200 lbs.
up to 2,000 lbs.
II
up to 300 lbs.
up to 3,500 lbs.
III
up to 500 lbs.
up to 5,000 lbs.
IV
up to 1,000 lbs.
up to 10,000 lbs.

Very Important!

The values shown in this section are for general information only. Basically, hitches are divided into four Classes each of which has a maximum Tongue Weight (TW) limit and a maximum Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) limit. The maximum limits for a Class on your particular vehicle may be less than the upper limits for that Class because both the physical strength of the hitch structure and a particular vehicle's weight capacity limitations are taken into account when a hitch is rated by the manufacturer. For example, a small vehicle might be equipped with a Class I hitch rated by the manufacturer at 100 lbs TW and 1,000 lbs GTW while a larger vehicle might have the identical hitch installed, but be rated by the manufacturer at 200 lbs TW and 2,000 lbs GTW. The TW limit also changes when a weight distributing system is used with Class III or IV Receivers. Always consult your vehicle owners manual for information about towing a trailer and your vehicle's weight capacity limitations. This can also be obtained by writing to the vehicle's manufacturer.


Hitch Styles

Very Important!

The hitches shown in this section are examples of the two basic hitch styles only. They do not include all designs and are not intended as aids to establish a hitch rating.

There are two basic styles of hitches:

 Fixed Tongue Hitch
Also called Fixed Drawbar Hitch

  • Everything is permanently installed in place and remains so when you are unhitched.
  • Main disadvantage is the tongue sticks out as a "shin buster" when hitch is not in use.
  • These style hitches are decreasing in popularity and are seldom installed anymore.
  • A fixed tongue hitch can be used as a weight carrying hitch only.
fixed tongue hitch

Receiver Style Hitches
Sometimes called Box Hitch or Tube Hitch

  • The ball mount (also called ball platform) is removable when the hitch is not being used. This leaves the hitch's opening about even with your bumper.
  • The most popular style of hitch and is what you see on most trucks, SUV's, RV's and vans.
  • Best choice when using bike racks, motorcycle racks, cargo racks, etc.
  • Available with two size openings, 1 1/4" and 2".
  • Class I and II receiver style hitches can only be used for towing as a weight carrying hitch.
  • Class III and IV receiver style hitches can be used either as a weight carrying hitch or as a weight distributing hitch when a weight distribution system is added. (See weight distribution systems under Towing Accessories.)
  • Receivers can also be installed on the front of your vehicle to make launching and recovering boats easier, to attach bike racks while you are towing a trailer or to mount a winch.
class I receiver hitch

class II receiver hitch
class III receiver hitch
class IV receiver hitch

Visit www.draw-tite.com to find out about hitches for your particular vehicle.


Special Hitches

Fifth Wheel Hitches and Gooseneck Hitches are special hitches mounted through the bed of your truck to brackets or the vehicle's frame. Eyers Trailer Hitch Center installs and services both types.

15K Fifth Wheel Hitch
Pop Up Gooseneck Hitch
Trailair Fifth Wheel Air
Ride Pin Box Coupler
15k fifth wheel hitch
pop up gooseneck hitch
Trailair Fifth Wheel Air Ride Pin Box Coupler

If you have questions, please call (408)248-4454