labwest
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I'm trying to figure out what hitch class I have on the truck, maybe someone can help. I looked on hitch but see no sticker or markings, not sure if I'm looking in the right place either. I have a 2010 GMC Sierra with the tow/trailer package. Thanks.
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mike4947
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The rating should be stamped or permanently stickered to the receiver tube. One set of numbers (300/3000) means a weight carrying only receiver. Two sets means lower is weight carrying, and higher is the weight distribution using limit.
BUT, for some reason (JMHO it's a conspiracy among the welders) the numbers are usually on top of the tube. I bought a little flexible shaft mirror years ago that helps find them.
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If your 2010 GMC pickup is a 1500 series truck, the hitch is likely a class 3. If it's a 3500 dually, it may be a class 4 or 5. If it's a 2500 or 3500 with single rear wheels, it's likely a class 3 or 4.
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SoCalDesertRider wrote:If your 2010 GMC pickup is a 1500 series truck, the hitch is likely a class 3. If it's a 3500 dually, it may be a class 4 or 5. If it's a 2500 or 3500 with single rear wheels, it's likely a class 3 or 4.
I have looked at some of the newer Chevy, Ford, and Dodge hitches once I discovered my 2008 F250 had a V5 hitch. My 2002 F250 also has a V5 hitch. Some of the newer vehicles have a V6 style. My V5 hitch does not mean it is a class 5 hitch. The V5 hitch, IMO, is a piece of junk. Mine is now in the trash pile. The V5 hitch is able to take all of 500 pounds of tonue weight. Actually the back bumper of my F250 can take that much tongue weight. I installed a class 5 Curt hitch. They cost about $200 delivered and Curt makes a great hitch.
I wouldn't assume anything on factory installed hitches. Check out the label on the hitch.
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Ditch whatever is on the truck and get a good class IV or V hitch (class4 or 5).
My F350 OEM hitch had a weight carrying capacity of 500lbs.... go figure for a 1 ton truck!
I had a local shop put a class 5 hitch on there.
Now with the current hitch I am good for 1200 pounds weight carrying and 1500 lbs weight distributing. No need for that pesky weight distributing hitch (I still use it because it has very good sway control built into it).
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I would expect you would have a class IV receiver on most half ton trucks. This gives a maximum tongue weight of between 500 and 600 lb. and from 1,000 to 1,200 lb. with WD system in use.
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mkirsch
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The standard hitch on 1999-2006 GM 1500s is rated:
500/5000 - Weight Carrying
1000/10000 - Weight Distributing
The standard hitch on 1999-2006 GM 2500-3500s is rated:
750/7500 - Weight Carrying
1250/12500 - Weight Distributing
I would expect the newer trucks to have similar, if not higher, ratings.
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SoCalDesertRider
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WyoTraveler wrote:SoCalDesertRider wrote:If your 2010 GMC pickup is a 1500 series truck, the hitch is likely a class 3. If it's a 3500 dually, it may be a class 4 or 5. If it's a 2500 or 3500 with single rear wheels, it's likely a class 3 or 4.
I have looked at some of the newer Chevy, Ford, and Dodge hitches once I discovered my 2008 F250 had a V5 hitch. My 2002 F250 also has a V5 hitch. Some of the newer vehicles have a V6 style. My V5 hitch does not mean it is a class 5 hitch. The V5 hitch, IMO, is a piece of junk. Mine is now in the trash pile. The V5 hitch is able to take all of 500 pounds of tonue weight. Actually the back bumper of my F250 can take that much tongue weight. I installed a class 5 Curt hitch. They cost about $200 delivered and Curt makes a great hitch.
I wouldn't assume anything on factory installed hitches. Check out the label on the hitch. V5 and Class I, II, III, IV, V are not the same thing. The hitch Classes have to do with the weight rating. Any Class of hitch can have a V5 on it. I think V5 is some kind of testing procedure. I have never heard of a V6 hitch.
I certainly agree Curt makes a good hitch. I have 3 of them on 2 different trucks and will soon have 2 more Curt hitches on one of my other trucks.
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