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FULL SIZE TRUCK FRAME MOUNTED RECEIVER HITCHES
5,000/500 lb Weight Carrying -- 10,000/1,000 lb Weight Distributing
To find out the capacity you need, see our guide to determining towing weights.

Receiver Hitch, Heavy-Duty, Frame Mounted

RH34 1962-1987      1988-1991 1967-1972 1973-1977 1973-1979 1973-1997 1969-1975  ALL Chevrolet & GMC pickups Chevrolet & GMC crew cab pickups with 34" frames Ford F-series pickups Ford F250 4WD pickups Ford F350 pickups Ford 1 ton cab & chassis International pickups Mini-motorhomes with 34" frames Type One Piece   Weight 48 lb   Std. Pack 1/Box

Receiver Hitch, Heavy-Duty, Frame Mounted

RH36 *1988-1998      1997-1998 Chevrolet & GMC pickups with 36" frames Chevrolet & GMC pickups 3/4 ton-short bed-extended cab - 4X4 *Does not fit 1988-91 Chevrolet & GMC crew cabs with 34" frames (see RH34). Type One Piece   Weight 59 lb   Std. Pack 1/Box

Receiver Hitch, Heavy-Duty, Frame Mounted

RH38  *1973-1997       1980-1997   1978-newer **1994-1999  Ford F150 & F250 pickups  Ford F350 pickups  Ford Broncos  Dodge Ram pickups  *Does not fit 1997-newer Ford F150 & F250 new body style (see RH35). **RHD9 recommended on 1999-2001 Dodge trucks for no-drill application Type One Piece   Weight 52 lb   Std. Pack 1/Box

Receiver Hitch, Heavy-Duty, Crossbar Mounted

		RHD2 Bolts to existing crossbar. No drilling required. 2002          Dodge Ram 1500 pickups Type One Piece   Weight 27 lb   Std. Pack 1/Box

Receiver Hitch, Heavy-Duty, Crossbar Mounted

		RHD3 Bolts to existing crossbar. No drilling required. 2003-Newer    Dodge Ram pickups Body style effective approx. December 2002 Type One Piece   Weight 27 lb   Std. Pack 1/Box

		TRAILER  CLASSIFICATION

DETERMINING THE TOWING WEIGHTS
The most important factors in choosing the correct towing equipment are the trailer's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and tongue weight (TW).

TRAILER
GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING is the weight of the trailer completely loaded (i.e., including food, water, gear, etc.) To determine actual GVWR, the loaded trailer should be placed on a commercial scale.

TONGUE WEIGHT is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the trailer coupler. Usually, TW is 10% of GVWR. TONGUE WEIGHT may be measured using a bathroom scale by placing the scale on a box (choose a box size that allows the trailer to be at its normal towing height), then rest the trailer coupler on the scale. Load the trailer as if being towed.

VEHICLE
The vehicle's maximum towing capacity is determined by the vehicle manufacturer. This can be found in the owner's manual.

Never exceed the lowest-rated towing component (i.e., hitch, ball mount, hitch ball, etc.)


TRAILER CLASSIFICATION
Class 1 - All types of trailers with a trailer Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (trailer weight including its load) not to exceed 2,000 lb (910 kg).

Class 2 - All types of trailers with a trailer Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of over 2,000 lb (910 kg) and not to exceed 3,500 lb (1,590 kg) GVWR.

Class 3 - All types of trailers with a trailer Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of over 3,500 lb (1,590 kg) and not to exceed 5,000 lb (2,270 kg) GVWR.

Class 4 - All types of trailers with a trailer Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of over 5,000 lb (2,270 kg) and not to exceed 10,000 lb (4,540 kg) GVWR.

These classes are based on weight carrying applications.

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