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Receiver Hitches

 

What is a receiver hitch?

A receiver hitch is a trailer hitch that bolts or welds onto the underside of a vehicle, and provides a square tube receptacle for inserting a ball mount. When not in use, the hitch receiver can also be used for other hitch accessories, such as hitch steps, hitch cameras, hitch covers, and receiver plugs. Receiver hitches are manufactured to adhere to one of five hitch classes, and are vehicle-specific to ensure proper fit. Receiver hitches are divided into 5 classes, depending on their towing capacity and receiver tube size. The higher the class number, the higher the capacity and the larger the receiver tube is. While it is helpful to distinguish between the various tow hitch classes, it is important to note that most receiver hitches are made vehicle-specific. In other words, not all 5 classes are available for each vehicle. Below is the Accesspeed receiver hitch comparison list that defines each towing class. 

 

Class 1 Receiver Hitch: Cars and crossovers         

  • Max Capacity: 2,000-lbs
  • Max Tongue Weight: 200-lbs
  • Receiver size: 1-1/4-inch

 

Class 2 Receiver Hitch: Cars, crossovers and minivans

  • Max Capacity: 3,500-lbs
  • Max Tongue Weight: 350-lbs
  • Receiver size: 1-1/4-inch

 

Class 3 Receiver Hitch: Crossovers, Vans, SUVs and trucks

  • Max Capacity: 8,000-lbs (12,000 if you add Weight Distributing Hitch Assembly)
  • Max Tongue Weight: 800-lbs (1,200 if you add Weight Distributing Hitch Assembly)
  • Receiver size: 2-inch

 

Class 4 Receiver Hitch: Trucks and SUVs

  • Max Capacity: 10,000-lbs (12,000 if you add Weight Distributing Hitch Assembly)
  • Max Tongue Weight: 1,000-lbs (1,200 if you add Weight Distributing Hitch Assembly)
  • Receiver size: 2-inch

 

Class 5 Extra Duty Receiver Hitch: Trucks and SUVs

  • Max Capacity: 16,000-lbs (17,000 if you add Weight Distributing Hitch Assembly)
  • Max Tongue Weight: 2,400-lbs (2,550 if you add Weight Distributing Hitch Assembly)
  • Receiver size: 2-inch

 

Class 5 Commercial Duty Receiver Hitch: Dually and chassis cab trucks

  • Max Capacity: 18,000-lbs (20,000 if you add Weight Distributing Hitch Assembly)
  • Max Tongue Weight: 2,700-lbs (Same 2,700 for Weight Distributing Hitch Assembly)
  • Receiver size: 2-1/2-inch