HITCH GUIDE

Hitch Chart

Tow Vehicles/Trailers Class I Class II Class III Class IV Class V
Class I
2,000 lbs. GTW
200 lbs. TW
Class II
3,500 lbs. GTW
300 lbs. TW
Class III
3,500 - 6,000 lbs. GTW
350 - 600 lbs. TW
Class III
4,000 lbs. GTW
350 lbs. TW
Class IV
5,000 - 12,000 lbs. GTW
500 - 1,200 lbs. TW
Weight-Carrying Weight-Distributing
Subcompact / Compact Cars
Subcompact Cars
🢒 Class I
- Sportframe
- Sportframe Deluxe
Mid-Size Cars / Small Pickups
Mid-Size Cars
🢒 Class I
- Sportframe
- Sportframe Deluxe
🢒 Class II
Frame Hitch
🢒 Class III
Receiver
🢒 Class III
Weight-Distributing Hitch
Minivans
Minivans
🢒 Class I
- Sportframe
🢒 Class II
Frame Hitch
🢒 Class III
Receiver
🢒 Class III
Weight-Distributing Hitch
Full-Size Cars, Pickups, Vans, Utility Vehicles
Full-Size Vehicles
🢒 Class I
- Sportframe
🢒 Class II
Frame Hitch
🢒 Class III
Receiver
🢒 Class III
Weight-Distributing Hitch
🢒 Class IV
Weight-Distributing Hitch
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.