Installing a trailer hitch, Trailer hitch classification – Dodge 2010 Caliber User Manual

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Installing A Trailer Hitch

NOTE:

If you install a trailer hitch after you purchase

the vehicle, you must install a MOPAR

௡ or equivalent

spare tire hold down kit. The kit will allow you to
properly secure the spare tire and jack assembly.

WARNING!

Do not operate the vehicle without a properly se-
cured tire and jack assembly. Any loose items may be
thrown forward in a collision or hard stop and strike
occupants, causing serious or fatal injury.

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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