Need Hitch Help

bigpic87 · 07-26-2007, 03:14 PM

I just bought a 2004 titan without the BT package. i now want to buy a hitch for it but im confused. if i get a class III, what will i need?

**Carbeaux** · 07-26-2007, 04:20 PM

What I'd really suggest is just going ahead and putting on the OEM Class IV hitch. It's a bolt on application. You will probably need the relays too. Try this page for the relays. They're at the bottom. http://www.courtesyparts.com/titan/towing.html

There's a class III hitch on that page too, but I really would recommend the Class IV.

KYDeepwater · 07-27-2007, 04:47 AM

The dealer package comes with the relays, and isn't much more than buying from other places. I bought mine from www.etrailers.com then had to go to the dealer and get the two relays for about $50.00. Ended up being around $225.00 for everything. etrailers is a good web site and they deliver fast.

bighitter · 07-27-2007, 06:30 AM

I got the OEM Class IV hitch from the deal with relays included for $220 plus tax so as you can see its not always more expensive and it is a perfect fit.

bigpic87 · 07-27-2007, 07:16 AM

if i get an OEM class III hitch, how much will i be able to tow? what about a class IV? is there any big difference in equipment?

Curmudgeon · 07-27-2007, 12:33 PM

Class III hitches are normally rated for towing 5000 lbs and 500 lbs tongue weight. Class IV is higher, on the Titan, to go over 5000 lbs, you need a weight distributing hitch to go into the Class IV receiver and the extra bars that go with it to attach to the trailer frame. Setting up a weight distributing hitch/trailer is quite a bit more complicated than a Class III rig; it would probably be a good idea to work with someone who has experience if you go that way.