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DRAW-TITE HITCH SELECTION
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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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