The total weight of the trailer plus everything loaded on it.
Hitches are categorized into classes based on their weight-carrying capacity and receiver tube size. Hitch Class Receiver Size Max Towing (GTW) Common Vehicles Typical Uses Up to 2,000 lbs Compact cars Bike racks, jet skis Class II Up to 3,500 lbs Sedans, Crossovers Small utility trailers Class III Up to 8,000 lbs SUVs, Pickup trucks Campers, mid-size boats Class IV Up to 10,000 lbs Full-size trucks Large RVs, car haulers Class V 2-1/2" or 3" Up to 20,000+ lbs Heavy-duty pickups Horse trailers, heavy equipment 4. Select Necessary Accessories ⚙️ how to buy a trailer hitch
Typically ranges from $100 to $180 for labor, plus the cost of parts. Specialized hitches (like 5th-wheel or gooseneck) can cost up to $2,800 total. The total weight of the trailer plus everything loaded on it