Trailer hitch classification – Dodge 2014 Dart - Owner Manual User Manual

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vehicle and trailer stability. Trailer sway control and a
weight distributing (load equalizing) hitch are recom-
mended for heavier Tongue Weights (TW) and may be
required

depending

on

Vehicle

and

Trailer

configuration/loading to comply with GAWR require-
ments.

Trailer Hitch Classification

The following chart provides the industry standard for
the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can
tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the
correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
Refer to the Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) chart for the Maximum GTW towable
for your given drivetrain.

Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions

Class

Max. Trailer Hitch

Industry Standards

Class I - Light Duty

2,000 lbs (907 kg)

Class II - Medium Duty

3,500 lbs (1 587 kg)

Class III - Heavy Duty

5,000 lbs (2 268 kg)

Class IV - Extra Heavy
Duty

10,000 lbs (4 540 kg)

Refer to the “Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum

Trailer Weight Ratings)” chart for the Maximum

Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) towable for your given

drivetrain.

All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on
your vehicle.

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