What is a Class 4 receiver?
A Class IV hitch usually has a 2″ square receiver opening. A higher class drawbar does not increase the towing capacity of the hitch. To use this class of hitch for weight distribution requires a weight distribution system. Class IV hitches attach to the vehicle frame only.
What is a Class V receiver?
A Class V hitch has a 2-1/2″ square receiver opening. Your ball mount and hitch ball need to both be rated for Class V to safely tow these weight loads. To use this class of hitch for weight distribution requires a weight distribution system. Class V hitches attach to the vehicle frame only.
What is a Class 3 trailer?
Class 3 hitches have a towing capacity between 3,500 to 8,000 lbs and a tongue weight capacity between 350 and 800 lbs. You can use your class 3 hitch to tow a variety of different large items, like boats, campers, and trailers. You can also use them to mount a cargo carrier or bike rack.
What is a Class 3 receiver?
Class 3 trailer hitches pull heavier loads on passenger vehicles and full-sized trucks. These hitches are extremely sturdy and range from 3,500 to 8,000 pounds towing capacity. These hitches also offer higher tongue weight capacities of between 350 to 800 pounds.
What is a Hensley hitch?
The Hensley Hitch is the only hitch on the market guaranteed to Eliminate Trailer Sway. Rated for travel trailers up to 14,000lbs., the Hensley Arrow will be the last sway control hitch you’ll ever own. And 100% GUARANTEED to ELIMINATE TRAILER SWAY.
What is a Class 2 trailer?
Class II Hitch: A Class 2 trailer hitch can handle a GTW of up to 3,500 lbs. and a maximum tongue weight of 300 lbs. This type of hitch is often used on full-size vans, full-size pickups, and SUVs for towing small boat trailers, snowmobile trailers, motorcycle trailers or campers.
What is a Class 4 receiver hitch?
Class 4 trailer hitches are commonly mounted on full-size pickup trucks and SUVs. They feature a 2″ x 2″ receiver tube opening and generally have a weight carrying capacity up to 10,000 lbs. gross trailer weight. Most class 4 hitches can also utilize a weight distribution hitch for ratings as high as 12,000 lbs.