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Hitch Classes

Comment a comment by Matthew Vea (VnutZ), published on 13 October 2008
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So I was looking at your article and saw where the hitch was mounted – drilled right into the body’s tub. At first I thought, "I sure hope he doesn’t tow anything with that unless he wants his trunk torn apart." Only the fact that it was a model match design made me think that well, it must work. Just make sure you’re not towing anything heavier than 2000 pounds which is all a Class I hitch is rated for.

When I was looking for different rear bumper options for my Jeep, there was a lot to consider in how the bumper was mounted to the vehicle in order to ensure that it would be safe for actual towing. Many Jeep bumpers HAVE what looks like a Class III hitch but is not actually rated for towing – only to have accessories mounted to them like trail racks and bike racks. I finally found a Class III rated bumper based on how it mounted to the frame (not body) and also based on using Grade 8 bolts.

How much does a loaded U-Haul tend to weight anyway?

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RE: Hitch Classes by Brandon :: NR9

I think the towing limit for the Accord (based on the engine and cooling system, not the towing mechanism) is 1,000 lbs, so I don’t plan on going above that. Based on U-Haul’s website, though, I can’t put much in a 5′×8′ or 4′×8′ cargo trailer before I reach that limit.

I might have to get creative…

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