What is the difference between Class II and Class III trailer hitch?
Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to 3,500 lbs in GTW and up to 525 lbs in TW. A Class III hitch is rated to tow heavier loads; the max GTW is 4,000 lbs and the max TW is 600 lbs.
How much is a Class 3 trailer hitch worth?
Class III hitches used as weight carrying are rated up to 6000 lbs. gross trailer weight (GTW) with a 600 lbs. maximum trailer tongue weight (TW).
What size receiver is a class 3 hitch?
2″
On the other hand, class 3 hitches have a 2″ receiver and can range up to 8,000 lbs. gross trailer weight. Additionally, some class 3 hitches are able to be used with a weight distribution hitch for a towing capacity as high as 12,000 lbs.
What is a Class III tow package?
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 size hitch receiver do I need?
The best way to measure your receiver hitch tube is to measure inside of the tube to inside of the tube. This will help you know what size ball mount you need to get for your hitch. It may be 1-1/4″ common on cars and cuvs. Most likely it is either a 2″ or 2-1/2″, which is often found on most SUV and pickup trucks.
How do I know my hitch rating?
Your can find your hitch ball rating on the top of the ball, or around the base of the shank.
What are the different hitch receiver sizes?
Trailer hitch receivers are available in 4 main sizes: 1-1/4″, 2″, 2-1/2″, and 3″. These numbers refer to the width of the receiver openings.
What size receiver do I need?
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 2 receiver hitch?
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. A Class II hitch usually has a 1-1/4″ square receiver opening. A higher class drawbar does not increase the towing capacity of the hitch.
What size is the receiver on a 2020 F250?
According to the Super Duty 2020 brochure only the long wheelbase F350 diesel and dually models come standard with the 3″ receiver. All others have 2 1/2″ receivers as standard. However, if you order the High Capacity Tow package combined with the diesel engine you get a 3″ receiver on the F250.
What kind of trailer hitch is Curt Class 3?
CURT class 3 trailer hitches are designed, built and tested to accommodate a wide variety of towing applications. They are used on everything from full-size cars, vans and crossovers to light-duty pickup trucks and SUVs.
Where are Curt custom fit receiver hitches made?
From class 1 to class 5, all CURT custom-fit receiver hitches are made in the USA to ensure quality from design to finish (may include imported hardware). They are designed with hands-on engineering for a precise fit. They are welded using a combination of manual and robotic operations for speed and accuracy.
What kind of Trailer Hitch do I Need?
Class 3 trailer hitches are perfect for towing fishing boat trailers, popup campers, ATV trailers, utility trailers and much more. They are also ideal for adding storage space to your vehicle with a hitch-mounted cargo carrier or bike rack (NOTE: Never exceed the lowest-rated towing component).
What kind of Hitch does a Toyota RAV4 need?
Each CURT class 3 hitch is engineered to fit on a specific vehicle. This provides the best possible fit and easiest installation. This particular custom class 3 hitch fits specific years of the Toyota RAV4 (to verify vehicle compatibility, see the CURT application guide or use the Vehicle Lookup tool).
