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- A Class II trailer hitch is just a bit heftier than a Class I hitch. Like Class I hitches, they are typically found on passenger cars and smaller SUVs. Because Class I and Class II hitch receivers are usually the same size, many people wonder if their Class II accessories will fit their Class I hitch. But alas, this is not the case!
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Jun 11, 2022 · A Class 2 (or Class II) hitch can carry a bit more weight than a Class 1 hitch. Class 2 hitches can handle up to 3,500 lbs of weight carrying and a maximum tongue weight of 350 lbs. They also have receiver tube openings between 1-1/4″ to 2″.
The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to 3,500 lbs in GTW and up to 525 lbs in TW.
Jun 11, 2024 · Because Class I and Class II hitch receivers are usually the same size, many people wonder if their Class II accessories will fit their Class I hitch. But alas, this is not the case! Class I hitch receivers have a built-in stopper so that drawbars and accessory shanks can only slide into the trailer hitch opening to a certain point.
Structurally, a class II trailer hitch is designed to hold a bit more weight than a class I. This is because the materials that compose a class II hitch are stronger. All class I and class II hitches have the same 1-1/4 inch receiver opening which are compatible with 1-1/4 inch accessories.
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Class 2: If you drive a minivan or have a car or crossover that is on the bigger or more heavy-duty side, you likely have a Class 2 hitch. Class 2 hitches have 1-1/4-inch receiver sizes, and have a GTW capacity of up to 3,500 lbs. and a TW capacity of up to 350 lbs.
Class II Hitch. Class II hitches are also considered weight carrying hitches similar to Class I hitches, but have the ability to handle more weight. Typically rated around 350 pounds tongue weight and a maximum of 3,500 pounds towing, this type of hitch also traditionally comes in both 1 ¼” and 2” receiver sizes.
Jun 26, 2020 · Designed for moderate-duty applications, a Class II trailer hitch is typically used with cars, crossovers and minivans. This hitch is weight-carrying and has a 1.25-inch receiver opening. Typically, a Class II hitch tows up to 3,500 pounds and accommodates a maximum trailer tongue weight of 300 pounds. Class III.
