Hitch Class Clarification for the Draw Tite Hitch part # 75232 for a 2014 Ram 1500

Question:

Why are they referring to this hitch and another as Class III when the video and specs show its capacities as 1,000/10,000? Another with same capacities shown properly as Class IV. Draw-Tite Class III Max Frame Round Tube Receiver Hitch - 2014 Ram 1500 without factory hitch Draw-Tite 2014 Ram 1500 Trailer Hitch Actual Photo Installation Difficulty: 3 out of 10 Manufacturer Estimated Installation Time Draw-Tite Code: 75232 Trailer Hitch Size: 2 Inch Hitch Opening Towing Capacity: 1000 Pound Tongue Weight 10000 Pound Towing Weight Distribution Towing Capacity: 1200 lbs WD TW Pound Tongue Weight 12000 lbs WD GTW Pound Towing

asked by: Thomas

Expert Reply:

Typically hitches with the capacity of the Draw Tite part # 75232 that you referenced are considered Class IV and not III. The good news is that what really matters is just the actual capacity of the hitch and not necessarily the classification.

Based on capacity the hitch looks like a Class IV, but then based on appearance it looks more like a Class III.

With all that being said, if the capacities of this hitch are adequate for what you intend to use the hitch for I would not let it's classification stop you from buying it. It will work well on your 2014 Ram 1500.

expert reply by: Jameson C