Trailer hitch classification – Dodge 2015 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 In-

dustry 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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