What is a Reese Hitch?

Reese is a leading manufacturer of aftermarket hitches with more than 60 years of history. Reese hitches have been in the vanguard of hitch design and quality. Throughout its history, the company has been setting the industry standard for premier aftermarket towing products around the globe. If you're looking to transform your car, truck, or SUV into a full-blown towing vehicle, then a Reese hitch is what you need.

Number one in towing

Want to haul lumber, livestock, sporting or camping equipment with a hitch built for your exact vehicle? Reese has you covered! The strongest, most reliable hitches on the market, designed for safety and strength. Let's go over the benefits when you choose Reese Towpower.

More about Reese:

  • Manufacturing car and truck towing products since 1952;
  • Designs hitches for both professional contractors and do-it-yourselfers;
  • Pioneers in innovative hauling systems built extra strong, versatile and 100% rust-resistant;
  • Inventors of the patented carbon-forged, weld-free ball mount that can tow 1,000 lbs. more than anything else on the market.

Reese Fifth Wheel Hitches
Reese Gooseneck Hitches
Reese Trailer Weight Distribution

Reese Custom Fit Hitches

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explaining reese hitches

Reese Custom–Fit Hitches are designed and manufactured to fit your specific year, make, and model, so that they can be installed fast and easy. Featuring an all-welded construction to ensure top strength and security, Reese's trailer hitches are built to last and perform. They feature an advanced protective coating and come backed with a Limited Lifetime Warranty to add another layer of protection for your long-term investment.

Reese Multi-Fit Hitches

Reese Multi-Fit Hitches are part of Reese's premium line of universal hitches designed for today's cars, light trucks, and SUVs. They are built strong and durable, and can be easily adjusted to the frame of your particular vehicle. The multi fit hitches present a very affordable option, featuring the same strength and reliability of custom fit hitches. Each and every multi-fit hitch is built according to the highest industry standards for strength and safety and can be installed in 35-45 minutes with common hand tools. All necessary installation hardware and easy-to-follow instruction are, of course, included with your new hitch.

Reese Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Hitches

Haul 25,000 to 30,000 with Reese Gooseneck or Fifth Wheel Hitches! The Fifth Wheel Hitches are designed with heavy duty use in mind—fatigue and static tested for commercial durability and strength. If you're searching the aftermarket for the best towing gear to pull your trailer, tractor or a massive cargo of lumber, then Reese's heavy duty trailering systems are your best choice! The Gooseneck hitches by Reese are another great addition to your vehicle, designed for heavy-duty towing. They install in seconds and can be easily removed to clear the bed. They utilize the same set of rails as the Reese Fifth Wheel hitches and feature a solid multiple point attachment design for increased safety and stability.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

How many types of Reese Hitches are there?

There are five classes of Reese trailer hitches classified according to weight capacity. Each class of trailer hitch is determined by Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) and Trailer Tongue Weight (TW).

Gross Trailer Weight measures the total mass of a fully loaded trailer. Trailer Tongue Weight measures the downward weight exerted on the hitch ball.

Class 1 Reese Hitches:
2,000 lbs. GTW, 200 lbs. TW

  • Sub Compact and Compact Cars
  • Mid Size Cars
  • Mid Size Pickups, Minivans, and SUVs
  • Full Size Cars, Pickups, Utility Vehicles, and Vans

Class 2 Reese Hitches:
3,000 lbs. GTW, 300 lbs. TW

  • Mid Size Cars
  • Mid Size Pickups, Minivans, and SUVs
  • Full Size Cars, Pickups, Utility Vehicles, and Vans

Class 3 Reese Hitches:
3,500 - 6,000 lbs. GTW, 350 – 600 lbs. TW

  • Mid Size Pickups, Minivans, and SUVs
  • Full Size Cars, Pickups, Utility Vehicles, and Vans

Class 4/5 Reese Hitches:
6,000 – 18, 000 lbs. GTW, 600 – 1,800 lbs. TW

  • Full Size Cars, Pickups, Utility Vehicles, and Vans