Class
I
2,000 lbs. (GTW)
200 lbs. (TW)
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Class
II
3,500 lbs. (GTW)
300 lbs. (TW)
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Class
III
3,500 - 6,000 lbs. (GTW)
350 - 600 lbs. (TW)
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Class
III
4,000 lbs. (GTW)
350 lbs. (TW)
|
Class
IV
5,000 - 12,000 lbs.
(GTW)
500 - 1,200 lbs.
(TW)
|
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Weight-Carrying |
Weight-Distributing |
Subcompact /
Compact Cars |
 Class I
Sportframe
Sportframe
Deluxe
|
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|
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Mid-Size
Cars /
Small Pickups |
Class I
Sportframe
Sportframe
Deluxe
|
Class II Frame
Hitch
|
Class III
Receiver
|
 Class III
Weight-Distributing
Hitch
|
|
Minivans |
Class I
Sportframe
|
Class II Frame
Hitch
|
Class III
Receiver
|
Class III
Weight-Distributing
Hitch
|
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Full-Size Cars, Pickups, Vans, Utility
Vehicles |
Class I
Sportframe
|
Class II Frame
Hitch
|
Class III
Receiver
|
Class III
Weight-Distributing
Hitch
|
Class IV
Weight-Distributing
Hitch
|
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NOTE:
This chart is a general guide, and the specific weights and
capacities of the actual trailer, tow vehicle and available hitch
must be known in each case.
CAUTION:
Class I Hitches are not to be used for tandem axle trailers,
horse trailers, or house-type travel trailers regardless of weight.
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