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)
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Class
IV 5,000 - 12,000 lbs.
(GTW) 500 - 1,200 lbs.
(TW)
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Weight-Carrying |
Weight-Distributing |
Subcompact / Compact Cars![Subcompact/Compact Cars](../hitch_guide/s4_cars.gif) |
Class I
![](../hitch_guide/spacer.gif)
Sportframe
![](../hitch_guide/spacer.gif)
Sportframe
Deluxe
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![](../hitch_guide/spacer.gif) |
![](../hitch_guide/spacer.gif) |
![](../hitch_guide/spacer.gif) |
![](../hitch_guide/spacer.gif) |
Mid-Size
Cars / Small Pickups![Mid-Size Cars/Small Pickups](../hitch_guide/s4_mid.gif) |
Class I
![](../hitch_guide/spacer.gif)
Sportframe
![](../hitch_guide/spacer.gif)
Sportframe
Deluxe
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Class II Frame
Hitch
![](../hitch_guide/spacer.gif)
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Class III
Receiver
![](../hitch_guide/spacer.gif)
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Class III
Weight-Distributing
Hitch
![](../hitch_guide/spacer.gif)
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![](../hitch_guide/spacer.gif) |
Minivans![Minivans](../hitch_guide/s4_mini.gif) |
Class I
![](../hitch_guide/spacer.gif)
Sportframe
![](../hitch_guide/spacer.gif)
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Class II Frame
Hitch
![](../hitch_guide/spacer.gif) |
Class III
Receiver
![](../hitch_guide/spacer.gif)
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Class III
Weight-Distributing
Hitch
![](../hitch_guide/spacer.gif)
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![](../hitch_guide/spacer.gif) |
Full-Size Cars, Pickups, Vans, Utility
Vehicles![Full-Size Cars, Pickups,Vans, Utility Vehicles](../hitch_guide/s4_full.gif) |
Class I
![](../hitch_guide/spacer.gif)
Sportframe
![](../hitch_guide/spacer.gif)
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Class II Frame
Hitch
![](../hitch_guide/spacer.gif)
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Class III
Receiver
![](../hitch_guide/spacer.gif)
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Class III
Weight-Distributing
Hitch
![](../hitch_guide/spacer.gif)
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Class IV
Weight-Distributing
Hitch
![](../hitch_guide/spacer.gif)
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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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