Hitches - The Hitch is the mechanism that is typically mounted to the rear of a vehicle under the bumper. There are five classes of Hitches for towing trailers. 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 IV Ultra Frame Receivers (Part Number series 419XX): (1) 2" square receiver tube opening, (2) designed for full-size long wheelbase trucks, vans and utility vehicles with full frames and heavy-duty suspensions, (3) Ideal for marine and commercial use, (4) Strong, secure heavy-duty side bracket design, (5) All frame attachment, (6) J-Pin ready.
| Description |
Gross Trailer Wt. |
Tongue Wt. |
| Weight Carrying |
Up to 12,000 lbs |
Up to 1,200 lbs |
| Weight Distributing |
Up to 15,000 lbs |
Up to 1,500 lbs |
Class III & IV Series (Part Number series 825XX and 87XXX): (1) 2" square receiver tube opening, (2) Includes mounting hardware and easy to read instructions, (3) Ball mount sold separately on 825XX, (4) Ball mount, hitch ball, wiring and accessories sold separately, (5) J-Pin ready (only on new hitch designs), (6) 87XXX ball mount available. Receiver Plus Program.
| Description |
Gross Trailer Wt. |
Tongue Wt. |
| Weight Carrying |
Up to 6,000 lbs |
Up to 600 lbs |
| Weight Distributing |
Up to 11,000 lbs |
Up to 1,100 lbs |
Electrical - By law, trailer lighting must be connected into the tow vehicle's wiring system to provide trailer running lights, turn signals and brake lights. This is accomplished by tapping into the tow vehicle's electrical harness to transfer power to the trailer wiring system. Connectors are used between the two to allow disengagement when not towing.