To determine what class you need, you first need to know what your vehicle is capable of towing, you can find this information in your owners manual or ask your dealership. You need to know how much the item you are towing weighs, and also what size receiver it will fit into (1-1/4"or 2"). 

To categorize trailer hitches, manufacturers divide their hitches into CLASSES. These classes make it easier to know more about a hitch by simply knowing what class they belong to. Each hitch in a particular class shares specific characteristics wit the other hitches in that class. Here are the classes used:

CLASS I weight capacity of between 1K - 2.5K. Fixed tongue (non-removable) of Flat or 1-1/4" receiver opening. The hitch always includes the ballmount, pin & clip. Most common applications are sports cars, small 2 doors, etc. Will require a ballmount with a 3/4" shank.

CLASS II weight capactity of 3.5K only. 1-1/4" receiver opening only. The hitch always includes the ballmount, pin & clip. Most common applications are larger cars (sedans & station wagons), and small SUV's. Will require a ball with 3/4" shank.

CLASS III weight capacity of between 3.5K - 6K weight carrying, and 6K - 10K weight distributing. 2" receiver opening. The hitch DOES NOT include ballmount, pin & clip (sold seperately). Most common applications are large sedans, Pickup trucks, and large SUV's. Will require a ball with a 1" shank

CLASS IV weight capacity of 10K - 12K. 2" receiver opening. this hitch does not include the ballmount or pin & clip. Most common applications are large sedans, Pickup trucks, and large SUV's. Will require a ball with a 1" shank

CLASS V weight capacity of 12k and up. 2" or 2-1/2" receiver opening. this hitch does not include the ballmount or pin & clip. requires a ball with a 1-1/4" shank

Now that you know what class you need - choose a hitch! Use our trailer hitch search to select a hitch for your vehicle.

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