Trailer hitch classification – Chrysler 2008 Sebring Sedan User Manual

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Frontal Area
Frontal Area is the maximum height and maximum
width of the front of a trailer and its cargo.

Weight-Carrying Hitch
A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue weight,
just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or some
other connecting point of the truck. These kinds of hitches
are the most popular on the market today and they’re
commonly used to tow small- and medium-sized trailers.

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 Max. GTW towable for your
given drivetrain.

Trailer Hitch Classification

Class

Max. GTW

(Gross Trailer Wt.)

Class I - Light Duty

2,000 lbs (907 kg)

Class II - Medium Duty

3,500 lbs (1587 kg)

All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on
your vehicle.

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