ClassIV reciever hitch
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ClassIV reciever hitch
IM looking to purchase a class IV reciever hitch, w/o breaking at the bank, i have to go from Western NE to Nevada in a couple weeks, need a tow hitch. some info on where i can purchase one would be much appreciated. thanks
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I have a factory tranny cooler, also im willin to spend the extra gas $ and not use overdrive. pulled a loaded tandem car trailer with a Ram 4.7. i believe thats the 318. from Western NE to Elko, NV in one day. w/o the overdrive on, 120K and no problems, so my ford better be able to duplicate that. mines only got 33K. How much coin am i gonna have to drop for a hitch? all my other pickups came with them already on so i never really researched. thanks.
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Don't really be too focused on what "class" a hitch is.... The factory tow package hitch from the factory is technically a class 3 AND a class 4 hitch. The difference is what type of hitch setup you use.
"class 3" is when you just drop the tongue on the hitch and go. That rating is 500/5000 (max tongue weight/max trailer weight which is the same rating as the bumber hitch has). "class 4" is using the same frame mounted hitch, BUT using a Weight Distribution setup (those additional bars that attach to the hitch and have chains to the frame of the trailer) and your ratings go up to 1000/10000 respectively.
Now, you can find "class 3" hitches that have as much as 750/7500 and 1200/12000 respectively. The next size larger hitch is a "class 5" and they will usually have a 2.5" square receiver end in them and are rated even higher.
"class 3" is when you just drop the tongue on the hitch and go. That rating is 500/5000 (max tongue weight/max trailer weight which is the same rating as the bumber hitch has). "class 4" is using the same frame mounted hitch, BUT using a Weight Distribution setup (those additional bars that attach to the hitch and have chains to the frame of the trailer) and your ratings go up to 1000/10000 respectively.
Now, you can find "class 3" hitches that have as much as 750/7500 and 1200/12000 respectively. The next size larger hitch is a "class 5" and they will usually have a 2.5" square receiver end in them and are rated even higher.
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Hitches run from about $100-200 (class III/IV). Wiring harness is not included. Pick up the yellow pages, and start calling for the best prices. Part stores, TSC, Trailer/camper sales, even Wally world sells them. Installation is 4 bolts.
The big names that come to mind are U-haul, Reese, hidden hitch
The big names that come to mind are U-haul, Reese, hidden hitch
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Installation is 4 bolts
GI Joes has a 750/7500 rated hitch for around $150.00. It's the same design as the factory one, so that only the receiver end is below the bumper.