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Hitch Class
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Max TW
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Max GTW
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I
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up to 200
lbs.
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up to 2,000
lbs.
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II
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up to 300
lbs.
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up to 3,500
lbs.
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III
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up to 500
lbs.
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up to 5,000
lbs.
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IV
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up to 1,000
lbs.
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up to 10,000
lbs.
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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. |
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:
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Fixed
Tongue Hitch
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Receiver
Style Hitches
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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.
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15K
Fifth Wheel Hitch
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Pop
Up Gooseneck Hitch
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Trailair
Fifth Wheel Air
Ride Pin Box Coupler |
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