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It is a class/rating given that lets you know how much the hitch can safely tow.
class I - up t0 2,000lbs.
class II - up to 3,500lbs.
class III - up to 5,000lbs.
class IV - up to 10,000lbs.
All hitches will say the max tongue/tow amount. Tongue wt. is the vertical load on the hitch normally 10%, Example a 5,000 class 3 usually has a tongue wieght of 500lbs.
Other factors are the rating of the drawbar, the mount that goes into the hitch and the ball/ball size. Ball sizes are 1 7/8, 2 and 2 5/16 inches
A weight distributing hitch is a special drawbar that has spring steel arms that attach to the trailer being towed to control swaybar/loads on the hitch/ball and allows for a higher capacity, avail. on certain hitches.
ALL VEHICLES, have a max load recommended by the manufacturer and should be followed for safe towing.
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