Trailer Hitch Options: Which Hitch Fits Your Vehicle and Trailer?
The right hitch depends on two things: your vehicle and your trailer. There is no single hitch that fits every job. Here is how the options compare, and how we help you pick.
Receiver hitches
A receiver hitch mounts under the rear of your vehicle and gives you a square receiver tube, most often 2 inches, for a ball mount, bike rack, or cargo carrier. Receiver hitches are rated by class, Class I through Class V, and the class has to match or exceed your loaded trailer weight. Most cars, SUVs, and trucks take a receiver hitch. We carry CURT and Draw-Tite receiver hitches, and we are an authorized EcoHitch dealer for vehicles that take an EcoHitch.
Fifth wheel hitches
A fifth wheel hitch sits in your truck bed and connects to a kingpin on the trailer, the same way a semi truck connects to its trailer. It is the standard setup for RVs, campers, and large travel trailers. It gives you the most stability at highway speed and the easiest hitching on uneven ground. We carry the B&W Patriot and the B&W Companion, including models that drop into factory puck systems and slider models for short bed trucks.
Gooseneck hitches
A gooseneck hitch puts a ball in your truck bed, centered over the rear axle, and connects to a coupler on the trailer. It is the pick for flatbeds, stock trailers, and horse trailers. The ball flips over and stores upside down when you are not towing, so the bed stays flat. We carry the B&W Turnoverball and the CURT Double Lock, plus drop-in balls for factory puck systems.
Weight distribution and sway control
Heavier trailers need more than a hitch. A weight distribution system spreads the trailer weight across all axles so your steering and braking stay normal. Sway control keeps the trailer tracking straight behind you. If your trailer is heavy enough to need either one, we will tell you, and we install both.
What to know before you call
It helps to know your vehicle year, make, model, and engine, and your trailer type and loaded weight. If you are not sure of the weight, tell us what you tow and we will work it out with you. Your truck's towing capacity is set by the manufacturer, not by the hitch, so we check your vehicle rating before we recommend anything.
Visit Hitch Corner in Littleton at 10677 W Centennial Rd, Suite 103, or call 303-904-1558. We are open Monday through Friday, 8 to 5, and closed Saturday and Sunday in winter. Installations are by appointment, so call first. Same-day appointments are usually available. Hitches we install carry a lifetime warranty. Family owned since 1990, with the Kiefer family in towing since 1970.
