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The right trailer hitch can make your cargo towing duties a lot easier. Not only does it increase versatility, it also makes the towing process more convenient. But how do you find the proper tow hitch for your vehicle? You have to make the proper considerations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue reading to learn the top three considerations for buying new trailer hitch.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The top three considerations you must keep at the front of\nyour mind when matching a new trailer hitch are cargo weight, weight class, and\ninstallation standards. Below are some details to help you understand what\nmakes these 3 factors so important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2776 Cargo Weight<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

How much weight will you be towing with your trailer hitch?\nWhat type of cargo will you be hooking up and carrying? Do you have bicycles? Electric\nwheelchair or scooter? Mini-camper? Boats? These answers will help you\ndetermine the best trailer hitch and hitch receiver for your needs. Class I\ntrailer hitches are designed to carry up to 200 pounds. Class II trailer\nhitches carry up to 300 pounds. Class III trailer hitches can carry even more\nweight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trailer hitch receivers also have class weights that must be\nconsidered. Class I receivers can manage up to 2,000 pounds. Class II receivers\ncan manage up to 3,500 pounds, while Class III and IV receivers can haul as much\nas 5,000 and 10,000 pounds, depending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2777 Weight Class<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the weight classes of your trailer hitch and\nhitch receiver, you must also consider your towing vehicle\u2019s weight class and\ncapacity. Refer to your owners\u2019 manual for instruction on how much your vehicle\ncan haul. Typically, compact and sub-compact cars should never haul more than\n2,000 pounds of cargo. Similarly, mid-size or crossover SUV\u2019s should not haul\nmore than 3,500 pounds of cargo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2778 Installation Standards<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

You are responsible, morally and legally, to ensure your\ntrailer hitch and receiver are hooked up and installed up to standards.\nElectrical connections of brake lights and signal lights must be installed\ncorrectly when using a trailer. This set-up might also require a power adapter\nto protect the other electrical systems in your towing vehicle. For mechanical\nconnections, solid and secured mounting is imperative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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