Differences between Class III and Class IV Hitches
Question:
What's the difference between Class III and Class IV.
asked by: Brian W
Expert Reply:
The main difference between a Class III hitch and a Class IV hitch is the capacities they set for the hitches. Class III hitches are rated for up to 6,000 lbs GTW with 600 lbs TW whereas a Class IV is rated for up to 12,000 lbs GTW and 1,000 TW.
For more info on the hitch classifications check out the link I attached.
Russ P.
6/19/2020
Looking at an 2014 Evergreen EVER-LITE 30BHPR with a GVWR of 8,795. We have a Class 3 UHaul ball rated for 7,600 attached to a Tundra rated up to 10,000. Should we go ahead and get a Class IV to attach? Thanks in advance
Dan
6/12/2020
My 2011 1500 Quid Ram 5.7 hemi w/2:92 rear is rated at 10,250 lb towing. Has 2 " receiver ,not sure if it is a 3 or 4 class .Will be using a 2 5/16 ball ,with weight distribution w/ 10,000 lb bars . Do you see any problems with my set-up ? Thanks
Ben
3/8/2020
Ok, so, probably a dumb question here, but: I have a Forest River Rockwood A122S hardside camper. Dry weight right out of the factory is about 2000 lbs and max weight is a little over 3000 full loaded and water tanks full which I will probably never hit. I am having a hard time confirming the ball size but is it safe to assume it is a class III w 2 ball? Based on weight it would seem so but any reason it would be a class IV w a 2 5/16 ball?
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I just bought a used pick-up with a Class IV hitch but have all sorts of class three hitches with various ball and heights. Surely there must be a sleeve that fits in the class IV to make a class III. Any suggestions where to find one?