The Hitch is the mechanism
that is typically mounted to the rear of a vehicle under the bumper.
There are five classes of Hitches for towing trailers. Each class is
designed for a specific trailer weight range. When selecting the
appropriate hitch make sure the weight rating of the hitch is
greater than the loaded weight of the trailer that will be towed.
The tow vehicle capacity for weight carrying and hitch attachment
will vary and will sometimes dictate the class of hitch that can be
used.
Hidden Hitch Class I trailer hitches
Class I hitches are weight carrying (WC) hitches rated up to 2000
lbs. gross trailer weight (GTW) with a maximum trailer tongue weight
(TW) of 200 lbs. The use of a drawbar and hitch ball of the same
rating or higher is required. Some hitches in this class may attach
to the vehicle bumper or trunk pan. Most other Class I hitches
attach to the vehicle frame. Always consult your owner's manual for
vehicle rating.
For Class I Hidden Hitch
trailer hitch
Class I: 1-1/4" receiver information click here.
For Class I Hidden Hitch trailer
hitch Class I:
Invisi-Hitch information
click here.
Hidden Hitch Class II trailer hitches
Class II hitches are weight carrying (WC) hitches rated up to 3500
lbs. gross trailer weight (GTW) with a maximum trailer tongue weight
(TW) of 300 lbs. The use of a drawbar and hitch ball of the same
rating or higher is required. Class II hitches normally attach to
the vehicle frame and or bumper. Always consult your owner's manual
for vehicle rating.
For Class II Hidden Hitch 1-1/4" receiver
hitch information click here.
Hidden Hitch Class III trailer hitches
Class III hitches are weight carrying (WC) and also are weight
distributing (WD) hitches depending on the vehicle and hitch
specifications. Not all Class III hitches are rated to be both. The
hitch specifications will alert you to a hitch that is not weight
distributing. Class III hitches used as weight carrying is rated up
to 6000 lbs. gross trailer weight (GTW) with a maximum trailer
tongue weight (TW) of 600 lbs. Hitches that are
used
for weight distributing are rated up to 10,000 lbs. gross trailer
weight (GTW) with a maximum trailer tongue weight (TW) of 1000 lbs.
The use of a ball mount and hitch ball of the same rating or higher
is required. To use the weight distribution side of the hitch a
weight distribution system is required. Class III hitches attach to
the vehicle frame only. Always consult your owner's manual for
vehicle rating.
For Class I Hidden Hitch trailer hitch information
click here.
Hidden Hitch Class IV trailer hitches
Class IV hitches is very similar to Class III hitches except for the
weight ratings. Class IV hitches are weight carrying (WC) and weight
distributing (WD) hitches depending on the vehicle and hitch
specifications. Not all Class IV hitches are rated to be both. The
hitch specifications will alert you to a hitch that is not weight
distributing. Class IV hitches used as weight carrying is rated up
to 10,000 lbs. gross trailer weight (GTW) with a maximum trailer
tongue weight (TW) of 1000 lbs. Hitches that are used for weight
distributing are rated up to 14,000 lbs. gross trailer weight (GTW)
with a maximum trailer tongue weight (TW) of 1400 lbs. The use of a
ball mount and hitch ball of the same rating or higher is required
for weight carrying. To use the weight distribution side of the
hitch a weight distribution system is required. Class IV hitches
attach to the vehicle frame only. Always consult your owner's manual
for vehicle rating.
For Class III & IV Hidden
Hitch 2" trailer hitch information click here.
For Class IV Hidden Hitch 2" trailer hitch
information click here.
Hidden Hitch Class V trailer hitches
Class V hitches is very similar to Class III & IV hitches except for
the weight ratings and that the hitch uses a 2-1/2" receiver. Class
V hitches are weight carrying (WC) and weight distributing (WD)
hitches. Class V hitches used as weight carrying is rated up to
12,000 lbs. gross trailer weight (GTW) with a maximum trailer tongue
weight (TW) of 1200 lbs. Hitches that are used for weight
distributing are rated up to 17,000 lbs. gross trailer weight (GTW)
with a maximum trailer tongue weight (TW) of 1700 lbs. The use of a
ball mount and hitch ball of the same rating or higher is required.
To use the weight distribution side of the hitch a weight
distribution system is required. Class V hitches attach to the
vehicle frame only. Always consult your owner's manual for vehicle
rating.
For Class III & IV 2" Multi
Fit Hidden Hitch trailer hitch information click here.
For Class V 2 1/2" Hidden
Hitch trailer hitch information click here.
Hidden Hitch Step Bumper
hitches
Hidden Hitch Motor Home hitches
Hidden Hitch Brake Controls
With many different hitches available for every
vehicle, we can help you determine which hitch will best suit your
towing needs.
To see what hitch will suit your vehicle best, Feel free to contact
us for more information. Note: Two other hitches to consider are the
Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck style hitches. See there sections for
further information.
