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is Denver’s one-stop shop for your car, truck and SUV accessories and our experts can tell you everything you need to know about trailer hitches. From trailer hitches with a Class I tow rating for small trailers and accessories to heavy-duty, Class IV hitches for hauling a camper into the mountains with your SUV, we’ve got it all. Jazz It Up even installs fifth wheel and gooseneck hitches for those really big towing jobs.
This list from Ebay explains the five classes of trailer hitches:
Hitch Class One
- Will tow up to 2,000 pounds
- Will tow a trailer up to six feet in length
- Will tow a boat up to 14 feet in length
- Ideal for bikes, sleeper campers, small size sports utility vehicles (SUVs)
- Attaches easily to sedans and family vehicles
- Favor designs that attach to the frame, not the bumper
Hitch Class Two
- Will tow up to 3,500 pounds
- Will pull a trailer up to 12 feet in length
- Will tow a boat up to 20 feet in length
- Ideal for bikes, sleeper campers, and small to medium-sized SUVs
- Attaches easily to larger family cars, sedans, and minivans
- Not suitable for compact or lightweight vehicles
- Attaches to frame
Hitch Class Three
- Will tow up to 5,000 pounds
- Will tow a boat or trailer up to 24 feet in length
- Considered a heavy duty hitch
- Not for lightweight or family cars
Hitch Class Four
- Will tow up to 7,500 pounds
- Designed strictly for full-size pickup trucks
- Equipped with mounting brackets to evenly distribute cargo weight
Hitch Class Five
- Will tow up to 14,000 pounds
- Designed strictly for full-size and heavy-duty vehicles
- Equipped with mounting brackets to evenly distribute cargo weight
There are other hitches that don’t fall under the class categories, including the fifth wheel hitch, the front mount trailer hitch, and the gooseneck hitch.
Fifth Wheel Hitch
You see the fifth wheel hitches on lightweight pickups or commercial trucks, attached forward of the rear axle, under the bed of the vehicle. It is used to haul campers, car haulers, and travel trailers. This hitch can tow from 15,000 to 30,000 pounds of cargo. The coupling device is part of the hitch and not a part of the trailer.
Front Mount Trailer Hitch
Most often used on pickup trucks and SUVs, the front mount trailer hitch is used for guiding watercraft safely and easily onto and off a boat ramp.
This hitch is used to haul commercial or industrial trailers, livestock, and other such heavy-duty cargo. It attaches forward of the back axle of the undercarriage and has a towing capacity upwards of 30,000 pounds. It attaches easily and safely to short bed pickup trucks.
Do You Need a Brake Control System?
Before hitching up and hitting the road, it’s always a good idea to check on the trailer hitches laws for safe towing. In Colorado, the state made it mandatory that any trailer over 3,000 pounds in gross vehicle weight (GVW) needs the use of a trailer brake control system. This will allow for smooth, safe, and more efficient braking and it creates less wear and tear on the brakes in your vehicle and your trailer. At Jazz It Up in Denver, we’ll walk you through your options for a fully compliant brake control system and get it installed.
As you can see, Jazz it Up in Centennial can tell you everything you need to know about trailer hitches and accessories. We carry the best brands, advise you on the right product for your towing needs, and offer installation for your vehicle and trailer. For more information or to schedule an installation, feel free to give us a call or contact us today.