Sometimes it’s handy to be able to tow something with a vehicle, but exactly what can be towed depends on both the type of vehicle and the type of hitch used. The weight of the trailer to be towed and the weight of the fully-loaded vehicle are also important in figuring out which of the many available Trailer Hitches in North Dakota are right for your purposes.
Hitches by Class
* Hitch class 1 is useful for towing a trailer weighing up to 2,000 pounds and can be used by cars, including subcompacts, as well as both light duty and heavy duty trucks and vans or SUVs.
* Hitch class 2 can be used for carrying up to 3,500 pounds, but isn’t suitable for subcompact cars, as they don’t weigh enough to safely pull this much weight.
* Hitch class 3 can carry up to 8,000 pounds, but can’t be used by any type of car, just trucks, vans and SUVs.
* Hitch classes 4 & 5 can tow up to 18,000 pounds, but can only be used by trucks.
Hitches by Receiver Tube Opening
* Even a subcompact car can tow a trailer with a hitch with a 1 1/4″ opening that weighs up to 3,500 pounds.
* Sedans, minivans, light trucks and SUVs can also tow trailers with a 2″ opening that weigh up to 17,000 pounds.
* Only full-size pickups and utility vehicles should tow trailers with a 2 1/2″ opening that weigh up to 20,000 pounds.
Weight Distributing Hitch Considerations While most hitches can easily be used to carry trailers that weigh less than the maximum amount, this isn’t always a good idea if you purchase weight distributing Trailer Hitches in North Dakota. The ride can be adversely affected unless you adjust the stress on the spring bars to keep the vehicle level or use a weight carrying ball mount.
You can contact a company that specializes in automotive supplies, such as Business Name, to help you figure out just which hitch would work best for your purposes if it’s too confusing. You wouldn’t want to purchase a hitch that isn’t right for the load your vehicle needs to carry. You can also visit them on Google+ for more information.