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Discovery, Discovery LXE, Pace Arrow, and Pace Arrow LXEt
Hitch Ball:
The three most
common diameters
of a hitch ball
are: 1-7/8", 2"
and 2-5/16". The
larger the diameter
of the hitch ball,
the higher the weight rating. The
diameter of the hitch ball shank
also factors into weight rating.
Match shank diameter with the
hole in the ball mount or weight
distributing head. Shank clearance
should not exceed 1/16". There
should be at least two additional
threads extending past the nut
when the hitch ball is secure.
SafetyChains:
Safety chains are required by
law when towing any load. The
chains and any fasteners used
to attach the chains to the hitch
receiver must be rated for the load
being towed. Attach chains so
they crisscross under the towing
equipment. Allow just enough
slack in the chains to make sharp
corners. Too
much slack will
allow the chains
to drag on the
road surface. If
the towed load
does uncouple
from the hitch
ball, the towing
equipment will
be cradled by
the safety chains. Do not make
a sudden stop and exacerbate
the situation. Apply the brakes
with gentle, steady pressure. Pull
over to the side of road at a safe
location.
Tow Capacity and Class
Ratings:
Several components may
comprise a tow hitch system.
The weight rating of individual
components of the towing system
must be greater than the gross
weight of the load being towed.
Maximum tow capacity is limited
to the component with the lowest
weight rating in the tow hitch
system. Example: a ball mount
may have a weight rating of 5,000
lbs., but the hitch ball is rated
3,500 lbs. Maximum tow capacity
is reduced to 3,500 lbs.
Towing components
are classied into weight
classes to dene weight
capacity of towing
equipment. These groups
are shown in chart:
WARNING:
Be sure the weight
ratings of the ball mount,
tow ball and safety chains
are equal to or greater
than the load. Use of an
extension to the receiver
or extended ball mount
will significantly reduce
hitch receiver weight
ratings. Modifications to
the hitch receiver, or use
of the hitch receiver other
than intended, can void
the warranty of the hitch
receiver, chassis or both.
GAWR
GAWR
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Tow Weight
Tongue
Weight
CLASS I CLASS II CLASS III CLASS IV CLASS V
Weight
Carrying
Hitch
TW - Up to 200 lbs.
WC TW - Up to
350 lbs.
TW - Up to 500 lbs. TW - Up to 750 lbs.
TW - Up to 1,200
lbs.
GTW - Up to 2,000
lbs.
WC GTW - Up to
3,500 lbs.
GTW - Up to 5,000
lbs.
GTW - Up to 7,500
lbs.
GTW - Up to
12,000 lbs.
Weight
Distributing
Hitch
--- --- ---
TW - Up to 1,200
lbs.
TW - Up to 1,400
lbs.
--- --- ---
GTW - Up to
12,000 lbs.
GTW - Up to
14,000 lbs.
 GTW = Gross Trailer Weight. Weight of trailer fully loaded.
 TW = Tongue Weight. Weight pushing down on Tow Ball.
 WC = Weight Carrying. Weight carrying capacity of the Ball Mount.
090512
Ball Mount
Weight Rating
Hitch Ball
Weight Rating