| DRAW-TITE
HITCH SELECTION CHART |
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Class
I
2,000 lbs. (GTW)
200 lbs. (TW)
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Class
II
3,500 lbs. (GTW)
300 lbs. (TW)
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Class
III
3,500 - 6,000 lbs. (GTW)
350 - 600 lbs. (TW)
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Class
III
4,000 lbs. (GTW)
350 lbs. (TW)
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Class
IV
5,000 - 12,000 lbs.
(GTW)
500 - 1,200 lbs.
(TW)
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| Weight-Carrying |
Weight-Distributing |
Subcompact
/
Compact Cars |
 Class
I
Sportframe
Sportframe
Deluxe
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Mid-Size
Cars /
Small Pickups |
Class
I
Sportframe
Sportframe
Deluxe
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Class
II Frame
Hitch
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Class
III
Receiver
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 Class
III
Weight-Distributing
Hitch
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Minivans |
Class
I
Sportframe
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Class
II Frame
Hitch
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Class
III
Receiver
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Class
III
Weight-Distributing
Hitch
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Full-Size
Cars, Pickups, Vans, Utility Vehicles |
Class
I
Sportframe
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Class
II Frame
Hitch
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Class
III
Receiver
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Class
III
Weight-Distributing
Hitch
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Class
IV
Weight-Distributing
Hitch
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NOTE:
This chart is a general
guide, and the specific weights and capacities
of the actual trailer, tow vehicle and
available hitch must be known in each case.
CAUTION:
Class I Hitches are not to be used for tandem
axle trailers, horse trailers, or house-type
travel trailers regardless of weight.
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WARNING
DO
NOT MODIFY DRAW-TITE PRODUCTS. INSTALL
ONLY ON SPECIFIED VEHICLES IN GOOD
CONDITION. DRAW-TITE HITCHES,
RECEIVERS AND BALLS ARE DESIGNED
SPECIFICALLY TO TOW TRAILERS. THEY
MUST BE USED ONLY FOR THIS PURPOSE.
Do not use with cargo carriers (other
than Draw-Tite's), motorcycle
carriers, boat hoists, coupler
alignment devices or any device that
extends the original structure. Do not
use to pull or push the towing
vehicle. Do not use as a jacking
point, Do not attach anything with —
or in place of — a hitch ball. DO
NOT TOW MULTIPLE TRAILERS. Towing
one trailer behind another trailer may
cause severe instability, loss of
control and/or structural failure. FAILURE
TO HEED WARNINGS AND FOLLOW
INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN VEHICLE
CRASH, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND PERSONAL
INJURY.
DON'T
OVERLOAD ANY PART OF YOUR TOWING
SYSTEM.
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