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09-01-2005, 10:17 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
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What is a Class A Hitch?
Hi
I have told that a 1979 Blazer I am interested that it has a Class A hitch that was installed from the factory. Is this the same as a Class 1 hitch? I want to tow a racecar on a trailer so need to know if this will be safe or not. Thanks Clive |
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09-02-2005, 01:33 AM
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Until Seventy Times Seven
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range
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I think a Class A rating is European as opposed to the number rating that the US uses. A Class A has a maximum towing weight of 500 kg (~1,102 lbs.) This is about half towing weight of a Class 1 hitch. To tow a racecar, I would think that you would need at least a Class 3 hitch (or a Class E). Do you know the towing capabilities (engine, transmission, gearing, etc or GAWR/GVWR) of the Blazer?
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09-02-2005, 09:59 PM
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Born a Chevy Man
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Navarre, Florida
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I believe GM only puts on a class 3 or 4 on all their trucks.
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