You have the trailer and you have the truck, but do you know if the two are compatible? There are many circumstances that need to be considered before you choose the right hitch for your vehicle and for the object that you will be towing. Many hitches will be over the capacity of what you need as a hitch is made for a variety of vehicles. Keep this in mind when you are looking at Trailer Hitches in Minnesota so that you are not stuck looking at only one type of hitch when there are several options to choose from.
Just so you understand the basic information that is required when looking for hitches, there are four different classes to accommodate trailer types. In the Class I section you have 2,000 pounds of GTW, or gross trailer weight with a maximum 200 pounds of TW, or tongue weight. In this class you will typically see a car or truck pulling a simple jet ski or light motorcycle.
The next class is Class II and this has a maximum capacity of 3,500 pounds of GTW and 300 pounds TW. This class has the capacity to tow a small fishing boat or possibly a pop up camper. Class III maxes out with 5,000 pounds of GTW and 500 pounds TW. This class will see a hitch pulling a mid size boat and a camper trailer. Lastly, a Class IV is up to 9,000 pounds of GTW and 900 pounds of TW and you have the capacity to tow a 5th wheel or larger aquatic vehicle.
Besides the GTW and the TW of what is being towed, there is another acronym that you should be familiar with in order to quickly evaluate your needs before you go shopping at any Business Name. Understand what the Vehicle Towing Capacity is on your own vehicle. The VTC is what the manufacturer limits are on the car you are considering using to pull weight. The owner’s manual is a quick reference guide and never exceed the given weight restrictions. If you question what the overall weight is, use a commercial scale to determine the weight. The TW can also be measured using a commercial scale or even a commercial bathroom weight.
