Choose The Right Hitch
Choose the Right Hitch to Handle the Load
| Hitch Class | Class I | Class II | Class III |
| Maximum Load Capacity | Gross Trlr Weight Up to 2,000 lbs. Tongue Weight Up to 200 lbs. | Gross Trlr Weight Up to 3,500 lbs. Tongue Weight Up to 350 lbs. | Gross Trlr Weight Up to 5,000 lbs. Tongue Weight Up to 500 lbs. |
| Tow Vehicles | |||
| Sub Compact &Compact Cars |
X |
Not Recommended |
Not Recommended |
|
Mid Sized Cars |
X |
X |
Not Recommended |
|
Mid Sized Pick-ups & Sport Utility Vehicles & Mini-Vans |
X |
X |
X |
|
Full Sized Cars Pick-ups & Sport Utility Vehicles & Vans |
X |
X |
X |
| Hitch Class | Class IV | 5th Wheel | Gooseneck |
| Maximum Load Capacity | Gross Trlr Weight Up to 12,000 lbs. Tongue Weight Up to 1,200 lbs. | Gross Trlr Weight Up to 24,000 lbs. | Gross Trlr Weight Up to 25,000 lbs. Weight Capacity Up to 6,250 lbs. |
| Tow Vehicles | |||
| Sub Compact &Compact Cars |
Not Recommended |
Not Recommended |
Not Recommended |
|
Mid Sized Cars |
Not Recommended |
Not Recommended |
Not Recommended |
|
Mid Sized Pick-ups & Sport Utility Vehicles & Mini-Vans |
Not Recommended |
Pick-ups Only |
Pick-ups Only |
|
Full Sized Cars Pick-ups & Sport Utility Vehicles & Vans |
X |
Pick-ups Only |
Pick-ups Only |
Gross Trailer Weight is the total weight of the trailer as it is towed. This includes the weight of the trailer and all of its contents.
Tongue Weight is the load supported by the hitch when the trailer is connected to the trailer ball. Excess tongue weight will cause unstable towing as weight is shifted from the vehicle's front suspension to the rear suspension.