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Andersen Hitches

Andersen Hitches Ball Mount Hitches, 5th Wheel Hitches and Weight Distribution Hitches

 

When it comes to the best quality in trailer hitches and towing products, most people think Andersen Hitches. Andersen has been selling quality, American-made products for over 50 years. Andersen Hitches is a family-owned, US-based company headquartered in Idaho Falls, Idaho, USA. Since founding the company, Andersen Hitches has grown from a single room shop into a 102,000 square foot manufacturing and fabrication complex. Andersen Hitches currently serves the towing industry with a complete line of popular trailer hitches and unique towing products for trailers and 5th wheels. Andersen Hitches’ simple, unmatched engineering designs, quality trailer hitch products, and friendly customer service.

Andersen Hitches has created and introduced many "firsts" to the trailer hitches and towing industry. As exciting as creating new products is, though, quality and service are just as meaningful. That's why quality, durability, and safety have always been, and will continue to be, built into every product. The current product lineup includes Rapid Hitch, Alumistinger, EZ Hitch, Ball Combinations, EZ Adjust hitch, EZ HD hitch, Ultimate 5th Wheel hitch, Ranch Hitch Adapter, WD Hitch, Weight Distribution hitch, Locks and Pins, Hitch Balls, Hitch Combo Balls, Hitch Receiver sleeves, Rapid Jack, Camper Leveler, Trailer Jack Block, Tuff Chock, Tuff Pads, Clean Step, EZ Block, Rapid Jack Quick Tire Change Kit, Mini Jack Quick Tire Change Kit, Locking Pins, Non-Locking Adjustment Rack Pin, Non-Locking Receiver Pin, Key replacement for Stainless Locking Pins, Universal Hitch Pin Clips and more.

As a family-owned company, Andersen is careful to assure that every product has the utmost quality built-in and backed with top-notch customer service. The Andersen Hitches pledge to you is: "You take care of the fun, Andersen will take care of the towing." Accesspeed is proud to offer Andersen Hitch products to our customers. With our lowest price match guarantee, you will always find the best combination of price and selection at Accesspeed.

 


Towing and Hitches » Receiver Hitches

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