The hitch is a mechanism fastened to the automobile’s chassis, which is used for towing. The hitch, like the popular Reese hitch, acts as the receiver. The hitch is classified by means of classes: I, II, III, and IV as described by the Society of Automotive Engineers. Class I (2000 lbs) and II (3500 lbs) are employed for lighter load, with a receiver measuring 1.

25 by 1.25 inch. III (5000lbs) and IV (10,000 lbs) can occupy bigger trailers like boats, campers and so forth. Both classes III/IV hitches have a receiver which measures 2 inches.

The Reese hitch belongs to the class III/IV group, and comes with the requisite value receiver. It can carry 35000 – 14000 lb gross trailer weight and possesses 7500 lb weight distributing. The Reese hitch also has 350 – 1700 tongue weight and only takes about 45 minutes for the installation, with no complicated drilling instructions. However, the Reese hitch won’t fit step bumpers and short wheel bases with dual exhaust. Drivers like you must be adept in identifying the towing capability of your vehicle. Before doing any towing procedure, you must determine the tow item’s gross trailer weight. Remember to not tow a trailer that’s loads heavier than the regarded tow capacity of your automobile. A high-rated hitch class wouldn’t boost up the vehicle’s towing capabilities. You must also use towing system parts with capability ratings that are equivalent or greater than the capacity rating of the hitch. Devices that are necessary for proper towing procedures include the coupler, draw bar, hitch ball, safety chains, pins and clips. Reese takes pride in making new, efficient and reliable products as well as discovering new technologies to improve and better the towing industry. Reese has been in the business for years, and the Reese hitch is one testimony of the Reese Company’s hard work and devotion to technical advancements over the years.