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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 04:22 AM
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class III ???

im looking in to getting a reciver is a calss III all i realy need i just want to be able to tow something if i need to like maybe a car dolly ,car hauler or maybe a small camper. Im looking at this one http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...007227/c-10614
 

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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 10:34 AM
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That will get the job done.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 02:38 PM
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so you dont think i need to speed more for a class Iv
 
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 02:45 PM
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If you buy that hitch and you find yourself coming up on the short end towing, it will be because you need more truck, not more equipment.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 03:01 PM
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they came from the factory with a class III right
 
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 03:07 PM
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If you buy that hitch and you find yourself coming up on the short end towing, it will be because you need more truck, not more equipment.
Very well said---anything more, and it will be time to most likely upgrade to a 250.

Tim C.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 03:36 PM
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is that a good price shipping is $17 i had a code for free shipping if i can find it shipping will be free
 
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 03:44 PM
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Well $130 plus $17 is getting close to Uhaul's installed price.

Call the local U'haul and get a quote.
To me, if it is within $20, I'd pay the extra rather than benchpress the hitch and fumble with the bolts.

The U'haul hitch is every bit as roadworthy.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 01:58 AM
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is there anyway to take the uhaul name off of it i dont want the back of my truck to say uhaul there trucks are crap i never thought anything from uhaul would be anygood
 
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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 07:23 AM
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I have three vehicles with hitches, two are factory, one is U-Haul.
The hitches they sell are new in the box.
The U-Haul is now eleven years old.

All three are just as capable and there has been no difference in the aging process.

I think there is a 'U-Haul' sticker on it, never really noticed.
If it won't peel off, you could hit it with some black spray paint.

I'm not saying U-Haul is the best deal for you.
I think I paid $160 11 years ago installed, don't know what they run now.
Since they are independent dealers it could get wild.

Even today there are better deals if you want to do it yourself.

You are so detailed in this otherwise simple modification, I don't think there is any danger of you getting ripped off.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 09:15 AM
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Ignore class rating

What each class of hitch is rated for varies depending on vehicle and hitch manufacturer. Ignore class rating. Look at weight capacity, just look for the hitch with the weight capacity that handles whatever the heaviest thing is that you're likely to tow.
 
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