Whether your car is pulling your camper or your camper is pulling your car it’s important to know the class of tow hitch you have installed. Each component your vehicle, your receiver, your ball mount, etc. has it’s own rating. Be sure to know the rating of all of these components. For obvious reasons you need to abide by the lowest rating.
Class 1 Hitch
Maximum Trailer Weight: 2000 lbs
Maximum Hitch Weight: 200 lbs
Receiver: 1 1/4″ x 1 1/4″
Class 2 Hitch
Maximum Trailer Weight: 3500 lbs
Maximum Hitch Weight: 300 lbs
Receiver: 1 1/4″ x 1 1/4″ square
Class 3 Non-Weight Distribution Hitch
Maximum Trailer Weight: up to 5000 lbs
Maximum Hitch Weight: 600 lbs
Receiver: 2″ x 2″
Class 3 Weight Distribution Hitch
Maximum Trailer Weight: up to 10000lbs
Maximum Hitch Weight: 1000 lbs
Receiver: 2″ x 2″
Class 4 Non-Weight Distribution Hitch
Maximum Trailer Weight: up to 10000lbs
Maximum Hitch Weight: 1000 lbs
Receiver: 2″ x 2″
Class 4 Weight Distribution Hitch
Maximum Trailer Weight: up to 14000lbs
Maximum Hitch Weight: 1400 lbs
Receiver: 2″ x 2″
Class 5 Non-Weight Distribution Hitch
Maximum Trailer Weight: up to 12000lbs
Maximum Hitch Weight: 1200 lbs
Receiver: 2.5″ x 2.5″
Class 5 Weight Distribution Hitch
Maximum Trailer Weight: up to 17000 lbs
Maximum Hitch Weight: 1700 lbs
Receiver: 2.5″ x 2.5″