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If you’re new to the towing world and need a trailer hitch, you may write it off as an easy decision requiring very little thought and consideration<\/em>. However, there are half a dozen trailer hitches<\/strong>, each <\/strong>serving a different purpose. Therefore, it’s important to know how each type of trailer hitch works so that you can choose the right one for your needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exploring Trailer Hitch Varieties<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
All in all, there are seven different types of trailer hitches, including the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Rear Receiver<\/strong>\/Mount<\/strong> hitch<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Front Mount <\/strong>Hitch<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Gooseneck<\/strong> hitch<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fifth wheel<\/strong> hitch<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Pintle <\/strong>hitch<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Weight distribution<\/strong> hitch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
A rear mount hitch is the most common type of hitch<\/strong> you’ll see on the open highway. It is commonly used to tow anything from a small trailer to a large RV<\/em><\/strong> and can be installed on any type of vehicle. However, it has limitations on where it can be used, explaining why so many other types of hitches are available. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rear Receiver Bumper Hitches<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Common hitch type with a square receiver tube, mounted directly to the vehicle frame, and weight ratings based on a 5-class scale. <\/strong>As we said before, the bumper hitch is the most common hitch available, given that it can be used on any type of vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The five weight classes for a ball mount receiver hitch are as follows: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Class 1<\/strong> – Can handle up to 2,000 pounds <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Class 2 <\/strong>– Can handle up to 3,500 pounds <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Class 3 <\/strong>– Can handle up to 8,000 pounds <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Class 4<\/strong> – Can handle up to 10,000 pounds <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Class 5<\/strong> – Can handle up to 20,000 pounds <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
It’s important to have the right class of bumper hitch for your vehicle. For instance, if you have a Subaru Outback with a towing capacity of 3,000 pounds, you’ll want a Class 1 or 2 hitch. If you have a truck, minivan<\/a>, or SUV with more towing power, you’ll want a Class 3 or 4 rear receiver hitch. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are many different companies that make rear-receiver trailer hitches, but Curt<\/strong><\/a> is one of the best. You can use this type of hitch to tow a travel trailer with your truck, a small boat with your SUV, or even a tiny moving trailer with your car. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Image courtesy of Etrailer<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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