Truck trailer hitches

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Truck trailer hitches and ball mounts come in five major classes, ranging from light to extra heavy duty. When installing a hitch and/or ball mount it is critical to choose the proper class. First of all, refer to owners manuals for the truck, trailer or specific towing system. The gross trailer weight and tongue weight are the two most important figures to identify.

Truck trailer hitches are generally identified as either weight-carrying or weight-distributing. The size and weight of the truck and trailer will dictate which type is needed. A weight-carrying hitch may be used when trailer weight is no more than 3,500 lbs. and the vehicle can handle such a load. With this type of hitch the tongue weight will be carried directly on the hitch and the rear of the vehicle.

Weight-distributing truck trailer hitches are used for loads up to 10,000 lbs. These hitches are usually sold as a separate attachment, designed to stabilize the towing vehicle. A weight-distributing hitch will either have square bars that connect to the center of the ball mount, or round bars that slide into the bottom of the mount.

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