What is a Class 2 trailer hitch?
Class II Hitch: A Class 2 trailer hitch can handle a GTW of up to 3,500 lbs. and a maximum tongue weight of 300 lbs. This type of hitch is often used on full-size vans, full-size pickups, and SUVs for towing small boat trailers, snowmobile trailers, motorcycle trailers or campers.
What is a 2 inch trailer ball rated for?
The 2-inch ball is used on a variety of popular trailers, such as boat trailers, utility trailers and campers. 2-inch trailer balls have a wide weight capacity range from 3,500 pounds to 12,000 pounds gross trailer weight.
What is the difference between a Class 2 and Class 3 hitch?
Class 2 vs Class 3 Hitch Class 2 hitches have a 1-1/4″ receiver and generally only go up to 3,500 lbs. GTW. On the other hand, class 3 hitches have a 2″ receiver and can range up to 8,000 lbs. gross trailer weight.
What can I tow with a Class 2 hitch?
Class 2 Hitches Explained Most class 2 hitches are able to tow up to 3,500 lbs. gross trailer weight. Class 2 hitches are typically found on full-size sedans, minivans and crossovers but can also be found on small SUVs and even pickup trucks.
What is a Class 2 ball mount?
CURT class 2 ball mounts are designed to be fast, easy and reliable for your light-duty or standard-duty towing needs. Like our class 1 ball mounts, CURT class 2 ball mounts are all made with 1-1/4″ x 1-1/4″ shanks and have a 3/4″ trailer ball hole.
How big is a Class II trailer hitch ball mount?
Sturdy steel ball mount with a solid shank measures 7-1/4″ from center of hitch pin hole to center of ball hole. Drawbar is Class II compatible only. Powder coat finish is corrosion resistant.
Can a Class I ball mount be used?
However, Class I ball mounts and accessories can be used with Class II hitches as long as the weight capacity of the lowest-rated component is not exceeded. Because hitch receivers are usually made in one of these four common sizes, finding a ball mount to fit your hitch is easy.
How to choose the best ball mount hitch?
Once you know how much weight your ball mount needs to support, you can figure out which ball mount class is going to work best for you. If you already have a hitch of the proper weight rating, the best way to select your ball mount is to choose one of the same class as your hitch.
Can you put a ball mount on a tow truck?
Unlike vehicle-specific hitches that must be compatible with your tow vehicle, there are no ball mounts designed for specific vehicles. Instead, ball mounts can be installed on almost any vehicle—as long as they are compatible with that vehicle’s hitch, and as long as the vehicle’s tow capacity is not exceeded.