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2013 HOLIDAY RAMBLER
Tow Capacity and Class Ratings
Several components comprise a tow hitch
system. The weight rating of individual
components that are part of the towing system
must be greater than the gross weight of the
load being towed. To help define weight
capacity of towing equipment, components are
classified into weight groups. 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. Many times a component will
have a Class weight rating. These groups are
shown in the chart:
WARNING:
Be sure the weight ratings of the ball
mount, tow ball and safety chains are
equal to or greater than the load. The
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, tow vehicle chassis or
both.
CAUTION:
Never exceed the tow vehicle
manufacturers GCWR. Damage to
the tow vehicle suspension, frame,
drivetrain and/or tires can occur.
Inadequate GCWR of a tow vehicle
can lead to poor handling, mechanical
failure or unexpected sudden loss of
control leading to accident, injury or
death.
CAUTION:
It is highly recommended to install
a frame mounted hitch receiver on
the tow vehicle. A rear bumper is not
suitable in towing strength compared
to a frame mounted hitch receiver.
WARNING:
Do not tow a trailer or vehicle that
exceeds the rated capacity of the
hitch receiver. Overloading the hitch
receiver can cause unusual handling
characteristics and overstress the hitch
receiver and chassis. It could also void
the warranty.
Terms Used to Describe the Typical Travel
Trailer Hitch Components:
Hitch Receiver:
Component fitted to a
tow vehicle that receives a ball mount.
Ball Mount:
A removable component
the hitch ball is bolted to that fits into
the receiver.
Sway Control:
Device that fits
between the trailer frame and tow
vehicle hitch to reduce trailer sway.
Trailer Coupler:
The socket and lock
assembly located at the front of the
trailer frame that receives and secures
the hitch ball.
Spring Bars:
Spring steel levers that
affix between the trailer frame and ball
mount used to absorb and distribute
tongue weight.
Tongue Weight:
Weight exerted on the
hitch ball by the trailer coupler.
Breakaway Switch:
Engages the
trailer brakes if trailer uncouples in
transit.
WARNING:
Ensure the weight ratings of ball
mount, hitch ball and safety chains
are equal to or greater than the load.
The use of an extended ball mount
will significantly reduce hitch receiver
weight ratings.
020268h
Weight Ratings
located here
Ball mount with
hitch ball
class i
class ii
class iii
class iV
class V
Weght
carryng
htch
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.
Weght
dstrbutng
htch
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TW - Up to
1,200 lbs.
TW - Up to
1,400 lbs.
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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.
Wd
= Weight Distributing. Weight carrying capacity of a weight distributing hitch.
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