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How to Use the Quick Select Chart
Find the tow vehicle and size at left and the trailer size and GTW along the top. 
Where the boxes meet, you'll find the types of hitches that will work for that combination.
Trailers
Weight-Carrying
WC/WD
Tow Vehicles

Class I
Up to 2,000 lbs. (GTW)
Up to 200 lbs. (TM)

 Class II
2,001 - 3,500 lbs. (GTW)
201 - 300 lbs. (TM)		 Class III
3,501 - 5,000 lbs. (GTW)
301 - 500 lbs. (TM)		 Class IV - Wt. Distributing
5,001 - 12,000 lbs. (GTW)
501 - 1,200 lbs. (TM)

Subcompact / Compact Cars
- Class I
- Class I Sportframe		      
Mid-Size Cars / Small Pickups
- Class I
- Class I Sportframe		 - Class II
Frame Hitch		 - Class III
Receiver		  
Minivans & SUVs
- Class I
- Class I Sportframe		 - Class II
Frame Hitch		 - Class III
Receiver		  
Full Size Cars, Pickups, Vans, Utility Vehicles
- Class I
- Class I Sportframe		 - Class II
Frame Hitch		 - Class III
Receiver		 - Class IV
Weight-Distributing Hitch

NOTE: This chart os a general guide and the specific weights and capabilities 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.

DON'T OVERLOAD ANY PART OF YOUR TOWING SYSTEM

 

Determine GTW & TW:
Check Owners Manual for Wet & Dry Weights

Tongue Weight

Tongue weight should be
about 10 to 15 percent 
of gross trailer weight.

 Lbs.
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
8000
10,000
12,000
Class III
  
Class III
Class III
w/ Weight Dist.
  
Class III
with Weight Dist.
Class IV
w/ Weight Dist.
  
Class IV
with Weight Dist.

Vacation
14'
16'
18'
20'
22'
24'
26'
28'
30'
32'
Lbs.
2100
2400
2700
3000
3300
3600
3900
4200
4500
4800

Vacation
14'
16'
18'
20'
22'
24'
26'
28'
30'
32'
Lbs.
2800
3200
3600
4000
4400
4800
5200
5600
6000
6400

Camper
11'
12'
13'
14'
15'
16'
Lbs.
1100
1200
1300
1400
1500
1600
 

Trailer Weights Only
Add Weight of Recreational Vehicle & Cargo

Boat Aluminum  
  12 - 15 feet Trailer Weight = 200 lbs.
  16 - 20 feet Trailer Weight = 300 lbs.

Boat Fiberglass  
Outboard Up to 17' Trailer Weight = 200 lbs. 21' - 22' Trailer Weight = 570 lbs.
Inboard 18' - 20' Trailer Weight = 527 lbs. 22' - 24' Trailer Weight = 670 lbs.

Rec. Vehicle Motorcycle, Snowmobile, ATV, Personal Watercraft
1 Axle Carries Four Vehicles - Trailer Weight = 250 lbs.

Rec. Vehicle Motorcycle, Snowmobile, ATV, Personal Watercraft
2 Axle Carries Four Vehicles - Trailer Weight = 500 lbs.

Open 4' x 6' Trailer Weight = 450 lbs.
5' x 8' Trailer Weight = 645 lbs.

Horse 1 Horse Vehicle Trailer Weight = 1000 lbs.
2 Horse Vehicle trailer Weight - 1800 lbs.

Other Car Transport Trailer Weight = 1800 lbs.
Garden or Equipment Trailer Weight = 1800 lbs.
Tow Dolly Trailer Weight = 500 lbs.

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