Is a Class II or Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver Recommended for a 2016 Nissan Rogue

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Hi, is a class 3 hitch overkill for a 2016 nissan rogue. At the moment i just need a hitch to carry my 2 bike and maybe a u haul trailer at some point. Which would you suggest be my best bet? Thank you

asked by: Andy

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Rarely would I say a Class III hitch is overkill. Even if it technically is.

A Class III hitch is much more versatile with accessories than a Class I or II. It's a lot easier to find things to fit the 2 inch receiver than the 1-1/4 inch. Also, if you have an accessory that doesn't fit the hitch you have it's easier to get a reducer for a lower rated accessory than an expander for a higher rated one. If it's rated higher you then have to worry about whether your hitch has the capacity.

For your 2016 Nissan Rogue I suggest the Draw-Tite # 75902. It's a bolt-on Class III hitch that doesn't require any drilling. I've linked an install video for you.

If your bike rack only fits a 1-1/4 inch receiver you can use the Brophy Reducer # HT02 with the Class III Draw-Tite.

Since you said you may be towing at some point I suggest # 118480 for a wiring harness. This will provide the 4-way trailer connector you'll need to power a trailer's lights.

I've also linked our selection of 2 inch ball mounts for you, as well as an article to help you determine which one you need based on the rise or drop of a trailer you might be towing.

expert reply by: Charles S

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Answer 1

The plastic parts are just "appearance" panels, and won't be re-installed after putting the etrailer.com Trailer Hitch #E98846 on your 2017 Nissan Rogue. These panels do not serve any specific function for your Rogue and as such can be…

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Answer 2

For your 2017 Nissan Rogue, I recommend the Draw-Tite Class III Max Frame Receiver Hitch #75902. This is a Class III trailer hitch that has a 3,500 pound towing capacity and 350 pound tongue weight capacity, although I also recommend checking your…

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Answer 3

If you have the 2017 Nissan Rogue the trailer hitch I recommend is the Draw-Tite #75902. This is a Class lll hitch and it has a 2-inch receiver opening. This is a custom fit hitch and requires no drilling for installation. If you have the Rogue…

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Answer 4

In that question, the customer may have been referring to the towing capacity of their vehicle being a maximum tongue weight of 110lbs. That information can be found in your owners manual. So even if Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #75902…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 6

The most likely place for brake fluid to be leaking out of your hydraulic brake system is at the fittings or master cylinder. To check the fittings, chock the trailer wheels and back up the trailer so that the brakes engage. With the actuator engaged…

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Answer 7

The MTI number on your 8-201 hubs is simply a casting number. It does not indicate any information about the hubs or have anything to do with the actual part number. I'm not surprised to hear you have different outer bearings between the two…

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