Types of trailer hitches
To accommodate an abundance of vehicle makes/models and peoples’ varying use of trailers, there are several types of hitches available. The most popular type is divided into these distinct classes:
Receiver hitches – Mounted directly to the frame of your vehicle, this strong metal device serves as a solid attachment point for a wide variety of trailers and comes in four distinct classes:
Class I – Rated for up to 2,000 lbs. gross trailer weight (GTW), Class I hitches are great for light-duty towing (e.g., bike racks and small trailers). Vehicles that commonly use Class I hitches are compact cars, sedans, crossovers and some minivans.
Class II – Rated for up to 3,500 lbs. GTW, Class II hitches are commonly used for single-axel utility trailers (e.g., small boat trailers, pop-up campers, etc.) Class II hitches are often found on midsized cars, minivans, small pickup trucks and some midsized SUVs.
Class III – The most common class of hitches, known for their wide range of weight capacities (3,500 lbs. GTW – 8,000 lbs. GTW), a Class III trailer hitch will afford you the flexibility to tow everything from campers and utility trailers to single-animal livestock trailers and ATVs. Full-sized pickup trucks, vans and SUVs often use Class III hitches (with a 2-inch receiver).
Class IV – Best for heavy-duty towing of up to 10,000 lbs., Class IV hitches are commonly used on full-sized pickup trucks, vans and SUVs to pull large boats, RVs and commercial heavy equipment.
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