Selecting the Right Trailer Hitch

When you are looking to tow a trailer, attach a cargocargo carriers or bike racks.
carrier or essentially connect one vehicle to another,Class II
you'll find that you need to look for the right trailerClass II hitch adaptors tend to be made for light
hitch. After a brief consultation, though, you'll realizetowing duty, and as such, they will be rated at 3500
that trailer hitches come in a wide variety of classespounds GTW. As the name implies, they can be used
and that each class is meant for a different function.for Class I or Class II accessories, and thy will use a
When you are trying to find the right hitch for yourremovable drawbar. Keep in mind that it will work
situation, you'll find that there are several differentwith a Class I and II hitch balls, but that a 2 and 5
things that you need to keep in mind when it comes16" hitch ball will not work in this setup.
to what class is best for your purposes. RememberClass III
that for the definitions below, GTW refers to grossClass III trailer hitches are also known as round
trailer weight, which is the weight of the trailer whenreceiver hitches and they will be rated up to 6000
fully loaded, not when it is sitting empty.pounds GTW. There is usually a 2" by 2" receiver
Class Iopening, and you'll find that these hitches tend to
Class I trailer hitches are meant for the lightesthave the most options when you are looking at
towing duties. They tend to be rated up to 2000things like bike racks and cargo carriers. You'll also find
pounds GTW, and they tend to be fitted with athat you'll be able to make sure that you can simply
draw bar or a ball mount where the accessories willcarry more gear. When you are looking at Class III
be attached to the hitch itself. You'll find that they willtrailer hitches, you'll find that the ballmounts can be
work with any class I accessory and that they willsold separate, and you'll find that there are many
usually use a 1/2" pin to secure the ball mount inavailable which can ensure that your trailer rides level
place. A Class I trailer hitch is ideal for hitch adapters,with the tow vehicle in question.