| Pickup trucks and SUVs with trailer hitches have a wide range ofuses. They can pull boats, campers, cargo trailers and a numberof other items. There are several types of trailer hitches. Mostpickup trucks have what is called a ball trailer hitch. Othertypes of trailer hitches are gooseneck trailer hitches and fifthwheel hitches. It is important to have a strong enough truck to haul whateveris connected to the trailer hitch. The truck must have enoughengine strength to build up momentum to pull the trailer. Thisis why you very rarely see cars equipped with trailer hitches. Trailer hitches must be installed correctly to the truck or theentire hitch rig can come off, leaving the cargo behind.Usually, the hitch is mounted on a type of bumper that must beinstalled under the tailgate. The strength of this rigdetermines how much weight the hitch can handle. Differentclasses can pull different amounts of weight. Class-1 trailerhitches are the weakest; they can usually pull up to 2000pounds. Class-5 trailer hitches are the strongest, with apulling capacity of over 10,000 pounds. Most pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles have ball trailerhitches. The hitch consists of a metal ball that attaches to asocket on the cargo. Larger trailer hitch balls can usuallysupport more weight than smaller balls. Ball trailer hitches aremore versatile than many other types and can be used to haulsmall cargo trailers, boats, and some campers. Gooseneck trailer hitches also use a ball, but they are attachedto the truck differently. Gooseneck trailer hitches are attachedto the top of the truckbed, rather than at the bumper. Fifth wheel trailer hitches are the strongest type of trailerhitch. They can be used to carry heavy cargo. Heavy-duty cargotrucks usually employ fifth wheel hitches. Trailer hitches allow trucks to haul cargo. Without the propertype of hitch, it would be impossible to attach and pull atrailer |
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