Hidden Hitch Pickup Truck Hitches

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Hitches - The Hitch is the mechanism that is typically mounted to the rear of a vehicle under the bumper. There are five classes of Hitches for towing trailers. Each class is designed for a specific trailer weight range. When selecting the appropriate hitch make sure the weight rating of the hitch is greater than the loaded weight of the trailer that will be towed. The tow vehicle capacity for weight carrying and hitch attachment will vary and will sometimes dictate the class of hitch that can be used.

Class III & IV Series (Part Number series 825XX and 87XXX): (1) 2" square receiver tube opening, (2) Includes mounting hardware and easy to read instructions, (3) Ball mount sold separately on 825XX, (4) Ball mount, hitch ball, wiring and accessories sold separately, (5) J-Pin ready (only on new hitch designs), (6) 87XXX ball mount available. Receiver Plus Program.

Description	Gross Trailer Wt.	Tongue Wt.
Weight Carrying	Up to 6,000 lbs	Up to 600 lbs
Weight Distributing	Up to 11,000 lbs	Up to 1,100 lbs

Class IV Ultra Frame Receivers (Part Number series 419XX): (1) 2" square receiver tube opening, (2) designed for full-size long wheelbase trucks, vans and utility vehicles with full frames and heavy-duty suspensions, (3) Ideal for marine and commercial use, (4) Strong, secure heavy-duty side bracket design, (5) All frame attachment, (6) J-Pin ready.

Description	Gross Trailer Wt.	Tongue Wt.
Weight Carrying	Up to 12,000 lbs	Up to 1,200 lbs
Weight Distributing	Up to 15,000 lbs	Up to 1,500 lbs

Electrical - By law, trailer lighting must be connected into the tow vehicle's wiring system to provide trailer running lights, turn signals and brake lights. This is accomplished by tapping into the tow vehicle's electrical harness to transfer power to the trailer wiring system. Connectors are used between the two to allow disengagement when not towing.

Class V hitches are very similar to Class III & IV hitches except for the weight ratings and that the hitch uses a 2-1/2" receiver. Class V hitches are weight carrying (WC) and weight distributing (WD) hitches. Class V hitches used as weight carrying is rated up to 12,000 lbs. gross trailer weight (GTW) with a maximum trailer tongue weight (TW) of 1200 lbs. Hitches that are used for weight distributing are rated up to 17,000 lbs. gross trailer weight (GTW) with a maximum trailer tongue weight (TW) of 1700 lbs. The use of a ball mount and hitch ball of the same rating or higher is required. To use the weight distribution side of the hitch a weight distribution system is required. Class V hitches attach to the vehicle frame only. Always consult your owner's manual for vehicle rating.

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