Bill Marsh Auto Group
1621 S Garfield Ave, T.C., 49686, 3566 N US 31 South, T.C., 49684, 408 M-72 W, Kalkaska, 49620 Traverse, MISales: 800-59-MARSH
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Hitches
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Hidden Hitch
The Hitch is the mechanism that is typically mounted to the rear of a vehicle under the bumper.
There are three classes of Hitches for towing
trailers that we offer. 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.
Class I
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.
Class II
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.
Class III
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 5000 lbs. gross trailer weight (GTW) with a maximum trailer tongue weight (TW) of 500 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.