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We Sell Hitches from the following Manufacturers:
Reese
Hidden Hitch
Dalan
Hitch Terminology:
GTW =
Gross Trailer Weight - the weight of the trailer fully loaded
TW = Tongue Weight - the
weight put on the hitch ball by the trailer coupler
WC = Weight Carrying - tow
rating capacity of a hitch without a weight distribution system
WD = Weight Distributing - tow rating capacity of a hitch when using a weight distribution system
To
select the right hitch for your vehicle:
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Check the
towing capacity of you tow
vehicle.
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Determine the gross trailer weight (GTW)
of your tow item.
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Select the
class of hitch rated for
you vehicle.
Hitch Ratings Chart
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Vehicle Type>> |
Compact Cars
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Mid-Size Cars
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Full-Size Cars
Mini-Trucks & Vans
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Full-Size
Trucks,
Vans & SUV's
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| Hitch Class
Rating |
Class I
WC GTW - Up to 2,000 lbs.
WC TW - Up to 200 lbs |
Light Duty |
Light Duty |
Light Duty |
Light Duty |
Class II
WC GTW - Up to 3,500 lbs.
WC TW - Up to 350 lbs |
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Medium Duty |
Medium Duty |
Medium Duty |
Class III
WC GTW - Up to 5,000 lbs.
WC TW - Up to 500 lbs |
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Heavy Duty |
Heavy Duty |
Class IV
WC GTW - Up to 7,500 lbs.
WC TW - Up to 750 lbs
WD GTW - Up to 12,000 lbs.
WD TW - Up to 1,200 lbs |
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Heavy Duty |
Heavy Duty |
Class V
WC GTW - Up to 12,000 lbs.
WC TW - Up to 1,200 lbs
WD GTW - Up to 14,000 lbs.
WD TW - Up to 1,400 lbs |
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Extra Heavy Duty |
NOTE: Never tow a trailer with a gross trailer weight greater
than the vehicle manufacture's rating. It could cause damage to the vehicle's
engine transmission and frame. And could void any manufacture's warranties. A
higher class of hitch DOES NOT increase the
vehicle's tow capacity.
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