Getting Hitched
Author:
Brett Becker
Trailer hitches come in four classes, from I through IV, and two
different types: weight-carrying and weight-distributing. Before
you can buy the right hitch, you must know the combined weight of
the boat and trailer, called gross trailer weight (GTW). From that,
you can determine your tongue weight -- the downward force exerted
on the hitch ball -- which is usually 10 to 15 percent of GTW. You
also must know your
vehicle's towing capacity, available from most
hitch dealers and installers.
Below are explanations for weight limitations and uses of each
hitch class.
Laptop Battery Weight-carrying hitches
This hitch type supports the trailer tongue as if it were luggage
located at the hitch ball.
Class I -- Designed for use with compact and subcompact cars, Class
I hitches can carry up to 2,000 pounds GTW with a tongue weight of
200 pounds. Light-duty receiver-style hitches are available in this
class and work well for PWCs and small boats.
Class II -- Ideal for midsize cars and small pickup trucks, Class
II hitches carry up to 3,500 pounds GTW with a tongue weight of 300
pounds. Many small runabouts fall into this weight category.
Class III -- Depending on a vehicle's towing capacity, this style
hitch can be used with midsize cars, small pickups, minivans or
full-size trucks, vans and sport utility vehicles. It can carry
from 3,500 to 5,000 pounds GTW with a 10-percent tongue weight.
Larger runabouts and deck boats commonly require this hitch
style.
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Thinkpad Weight-distributing hitches
This hitch applies leverage between the trailer and tow vehicle and
effectively distributes tongue weight to all tow vehicle and
trailer wheels.
Class III -- Designed to tow up to 4,000 pounds and handle a
350-pound tongue weight, this hitch type is often a good idea if
you don't want to torture the rear springs of your tow
vehicle.
Class IV -- If you need this hitch, you have one big boat, and
hopefully one giant tow vehicle. This hitch can handle from 5,000
to 12,000 GTW and tongue weights up to 1,200 pounds. For boats
bigger than this, you need an 18-wheeler.
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