Recommended Distribution Hitch Adjustment
1. Position the truck to be ready to connect to the
trailer (do not connect the trailer).
2. Measure the height from the top of the front fender
to ground, this is height H1.
3. Attach the trailer to the vehicle without the weight
distribution bars connected.
4. Measure the height from the top of the front fender
to ground, this is height H2.
5. Install and adjust the tension in the weight distribut-
ing bars per the manufacturer’s recommendations
so that the height of the front fender is approxi-
mately H1 (H2=H1).
6. The truck can now be driven.
TRAILER HITCH CLASSIFICATION
The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct
trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions
Class Max. Trailer Hitch Industry Standards
Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lb (907 kg)
Class II - Medium Duty 3,500 lb (1,587 kg)
Class III - Heavy Duty 6,000 lb (2,722 kg)
Class IV - Extra Heavy Duty 10,000 lb (4,535 kg)
Refer to the “Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)” chart for the Maximum Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) towable for your given drivetrain in this section.
All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on your vehicle.
Measuring Height (H)
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