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Class 2 hitches can handle up to 3,500 lbs of weight carrying and a maximum tongue weight of 350 lbs. They also have receiver tube openings between 1-1/4″ to 2″. Class 2 hitches are found on sedans, vans, SUVs, and some light duty trucks like the Toyota Tacoma, Chevy Colorado, and Ford Ranger.
Class 2: If you drive a minivan or have a car or crossover that is on the bigger or more heavy-duty side, you likely have a Class 2 hitch. Class 2 hitches have 1-1/4-inch receiver sizes, and have a GTW capacity of up to 3,500 lbs. and a TW capacity of up to 350 lbs.
If you want to tow a camper, you're best off sticking with at least a Class III hitch. Since this is the most common hitch size, you have way more options for everything from trailers to bike racks to cargo carriers. Class III hitches have 2" x 2" wide receiver openings.
A CURT class 2 hitch allows you to add cargo space to your vehicle, using a hitch cargo carrier or hitch bike rack. For many cars, minivans and crossovers, a class 2 trailer hitch is also excellent for towing small, lightweight trailers, depending on the vehicle.
Class 2 Hitch Rating. With a GTW capacity of 3,500 lbs., the class 2 hitch is rated for towing light loads. Class 2 hitches are available for many cars, SUVs, and light trucks and can tow a small boat, a bike rack with several bicycles, or an ATV.
Class II hitches are used in most cars and SUVs to tow lighter trailers and boats. Class III hitches have a 5,000-pound capacity. They are used in half-ton trucks in order to tow small to midsized campers or boats. Class IV hitches have a higher weight capacity to accommodate larger loads of up to 10,000 pounds.
Class II hitches are also considered weight carrying hitches similar to Class I hitches, but have the ability to handle more weight. Typically rated around 350 pounds tongue weight and a maximum of 3,500 pounds towing, this type of hitch also traditionally comes in both 1 ¼” and 2” receiver sizes.
A CURT class 2 hitch allows you to add cargo space to your vehicle, using a hitch cargo carrier or hitch bike rack. For many cars, minivans and crossovers, a class 2 trailer hitch is also excellent for towing small, lightweight trailers, depending on the vehicle.
There are five classes of trailer hitch: Class I, Class II, Class III, Class IV and Class V. Hitch classes differ in their maximum weight capacity and the size of their receiver openings. They also differ in how much trailer tongue weight they can handle.
Add useful, versatile towing options to your vehicle with this class 2 trailer hitch. It provides a standard 1-1/4-inch x 1-1/4-inch receiver hitch, allowing you to tow a small trailer or mount a cargo carrier or bike rack