Get the Best Priced Trailer Hitch Parts

What Is a Trailer Hitch?

A hitch is an essential component used to haul trailers, mount racks and hold other heavy loads. Depending on the type of hitch you have and its weight rating, you can use your hitch to hold one or more of these loads:

• Utility trailer

• Enclosed trailer

• RV

• Bike rack

• Storage rack

Hitches come in a range of different types. Compare rear receiver, front mount, gooseneck, fifth wheel, bumper and other hitch types to find the best option for your truck and your load. The best part about a quality towing system is that you can enjoy versatile performance. Choose a highly rated hitch and you can safely haul all of these load types to change up your travel style and handle any professional project.

A hitch includes a ball mount, hitch pin, safety chains, wiring harness and frame. The hitch frame attaches directly to your vehicle's frame for a high load rating and safe hauling. Depending on the brake system of your trailer, you may need to use a wiring harness to connect your trailer's electric brake system and brake lights to your truck.

How Much Is a Trailer Hitch?

Our trailer hitches range in price from $50 to $250. Because of the wide range of trailer hitches available, you need to determine your hauling load before you find a more precise price range. Compare weight ratings to enjoy a great deal on a lightweight hitch or invest in leading towing power for a versatile truck towing package.

Purchasing the Right Trailer Hitch for Your Vehicle

With so many trailer hitch options out there, how do you choose the right one for your vehicle? Here are some key factors to consider. 

Your vehicle's towing capacity is the maximum weight it can safely tow. This is mandatory to know if you're going to purchase the right hitch and stay within a safe towing limit. 

You can find your vehicle's towing capacity in the owner's manual, by contacting the manufacturer, or simply googling "what is the towing capacity of (input vehicle year, make, and model)", just be sure to verify your sources this way.

Factors like engine size, transmission type, and axle ratio all play a role in determining towing capacity.

Selecting the Appropriate Hitch Class

Trailer hitches are divided into five classes based on their weight capacity and receiver tube size. Here's a quick breakdown:

• Class 1: Up to 2,000 lbs gross trailer weight (GTW)

• Class 2: Up to 3,500 lbs GTW

• Class 3: Up to 8,000 lbs GTW

• Class 4: Up to 12,000 lbs GTW

• Class 5: Up to 20,000 lbs GTW

Choose a hitch class that matches or exceeds your towing needs. When in doubt, go up a class.

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