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No matter what kind of truck or SUV you drive, chances are there you can install a hitch on it. The first thing you need to figure out is what kind class hitch receiver is right for you. Class 1 hitches are rated to tow trailers up to 2,000 pounds with 200 pounds of tongue weight, and Class 2 can handle 3,500 pound trailers with 350 pounds of tongue weight. The larger the class number, the more weight you will be able to tow. However, just because you have a Class 4 receiver doesn’t mean that your Ford Fiesta is going to be able to two a 50’’ yacht and trailer, a hitch does not increase the total weight that a given vehicle can tow. When you are looking to tow a trailer, be realistic of what your truck is capable of pulling. Many manufacturers list their vehicles towing capacity, or you can see if your vehicle’s capacity is listed on the online towing guide.
Overloading your receiver’s weight limit is dangerous for everyone on the road.
When most people think of a hitch, they think of the steel ball installed right in front of the rear license plate. This is the most common type of trailer hitch, referred to as a "bumper pull" hitch. This standard hitch is a piece of steel that bolts to the vehicle frame. They have a wide variety of uses for everyday errands including: