Trailer Hitch Fitment Guide

   And Towing Information

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     Class 1 Sportframe Trailer Hitch

Not Sure How Heavy Your Trailer Is?

• Gross weight (GTW) is the weight of the trailer fully loaded in its actual towing condition.

• GTW is measured by placing the fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The entire weight should be supported on the scale as shown in Figure 1.

• Tongue weight (TW) is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the trailer coupler. In most cases, it is about 10 to 15 percent of GTW. TW of up to 300 lbs. can be measured on a household scale by resting the trailer coupler on the scale and placing the scale on a box so that the coupler is at its normal towing height. The trailer must be fully loaded and level.

• For heavier tongue weights, place a household scale and a brick that's as thick as the scale three feet apart as shown in Figure 2. Set a length of pipe on each and rest a beam across the pipes. Re-zero the scale to correct for the weight of the beam and pipe. Securely block the trailer wheels. Rest the jack on the beam as shown, one (1) foot from the brick and two (2) feet from the scale.

• To obtain the TW, multiply the scale reading by three (3). For greater tongue weights, place the scale and brick four (4) feet apart, rest the jack on the beam three (3) feet from the scale and multiply the scale reading by four (4).

• Make and model
• Model year
• Passenger or station wagon, truck or van
• Two or four doors
• Manual or automatic transmission
• Vehicle's maximum towing capacity (check owners manual)

• Trailer type
• Gross weight
• Tongue weight
• Coupler socket size

For safety, make sure the tow vehicle is capable of towing the intended trailer. Neither the vehicle nor the trailer alone can determine the right hitch for the situation. They work together, and in no case should the trailer's GTW and TW exceed the vehicle's maximum towing capacity.

Some Information About Wiring For a Trailer Hitch:

• Vehicles that have the turn signal and brake lights operating
  on the same bulb and wire.

• Vehicles that have the turn signal and brake light use different bulbs and wires.

     For proper wiring kits and ordering information see our Hitch Wiring section

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