| When you are looking to tow a trailer, attach | | | | |
| a cargo carrier or essentially connect one | | | | Class II |
| vehicle to another, you'll find that you need | | | | |
| to look for the right trailer hitch. After a | | | | Class II hitch adaptors tend to be made for |
| brief consultation, though, you'll realize | | | | light towing duty, and as such, they will be |
| that trailer hitches come in a wide variety | | | | rated at 3500 pounds GTW. As the name |
| of classes and that each class is meant for a | | | | implies, they can be used for Class I or |
| different function. When you are trying to | | | | Class II accessories, and thy will use a |
| find the right hitch for your situation, | | | | removable drawbar. Keep in mind that it will |
| you'll find that there are several different | | | | work with a Class I and II hitch balls, but |
| things that you need to keep in mind when it | | | | that a 2 and 5/16" hitch ball will not work |
| comes to what class is best for your | | | | in this setup. |
| purposes. Remember that for the definitions | | | | |
| below, GTW refers to gross trailer weight, | | | | Class III |
| which is the weight of the trailer when fully | | | | |
| loaded, not when it is sitting empty. | | | | Class III trailer hitches are also known as |
| | | | round receiver hitches and they will be rated |
| Class I | | | | up to 6000 pounds GTW. There is usually a 2" |
| | | | by 2" receiver opening, and you'll find that |
| Class I trailer hitches are meant for the | | | | these hitches tend to have the most options |
| lightest towing duties. They tend to be rated | | | | when you are looking at things like bike |
| up to 2000 pounds GTW, and they tend to be | | | | racks and cargo carriers. You'll also find |
| fitted with a draw bar or a ball mount where | | | | that you'll be able to make sure that you can |
| the accessories will be attached to the hitch | | | | simply carry more gear. When you are looking |
| itself. You'll find that they will work with | | | | at Class III trailer hitches, you'll find |
| any class I accessory and that they will | | | | that the ballmounts can be sold separate, and |
| usually use a 1/2" pin to secure the ball | | | | you'll find that there are many available |
| mount in place. A Class I trailer hitch is | | | | which can ensure that your trailer rides |
| ideal for hitch adapters, cargo carriers or | | | | level with the tow vehicle in question. |
| bike racks. | | | | |