Uhaul class III or IV? Safe?

TITANSTEELER · 06-05-2007, 07:11 PM

Dumb question but here goes. Uhaul can install a class III hitch for about 160 dollars without relays etc. Are Uhaul hitches safer than factory ones? I am going to be towing a jayco jayfeather sport that weighs under 4000lbs. Is a class iii safe? Thanks

**loufish** · 06-06-2007, 05:18 AM

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Dumb question but here goes. Uhaul can install a class III hitch for about 160 dollars without relays etc. Are Uhaul hitches safer than factory ones? I am going to be towing a jayco jayfeather sport that weighs under 4000lbs. Is a class iii safe? Thanks

For right now forget the class, what is the hitch rated at?

The factory Nissan hitch is a ClassIV rated at 500/5000 without a wd, and 1000/10000 w/ a wd hitch.

You still need a couple of relays, why not get the factory hitch kit, it comes with hitch, bolts, relays and can be bought for not too much more then the U-Haul...

**vipzach** · 06-06-2007, 06:03 AM

There really is nothing wrong with the u-hual hitch, but by the time you buy the relays needed and the adapter bracket for the 7 pin, you do not save any money. You can buy a hitch kit from the dealer, I think I paid $220 and it came with everything needed.

Big Al · 06-06-2007, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by vipzach

There really is nothing wrong with the u-hual hitch, but by the time you buy the relays needed and the adapter bracket for the 7 pin, you do not save any money. You can buy a hitch kit from the dealer, I think I paid $220 and it came with everything needed.

$220, not bad! I called my dealer and they're quoting me at almost $400!!!!!

**vipzach** · 06-06-2007, 07:18 AM

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$220, not bad! I called my dealer and they're quoting me at almost $400!!!!!

That is insane!!! Call another dealer, or order one from courtesyparts.com.

Is that installed? You and a buddy can install it in about 15 minutes.

TITANSTEELER · 06-06-2007, 07:28 AM

Thanks guys for the info. I think I am going to go with nissan.

**Overide** · 06-06-2007, 11:30 AM

I had a local shop do mine, for about 150 with a 7 pin and 4/5(?) pin and the relays from Nissan were like 30 bucks...

Big Al · 06-07-2007, 11:51 PM

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Thanks guys for the info. I think I am going to go with nissan.

TITANSTEELER just found this Nissan Hitch from www.yournissanparts.com. It comes with everything but the hitch ball and ball mount. It's priced just under $220 not including shipping and handling. Here is the description:

Description:

Nissan Titan Receiver Hitch
Didn't buy the BIG TOW Package with your Titan? Never Fear, we have the kit right here! You get the receiver hitch,relays,wiring, instructions!! Everything but the hitch ball, and hitch ball mount. Factory Hitch Receiver.
Rated up to 7,500 lbs.
Custom Nissan frame-mounted design for secure towing strength.
7-pin connector mounted to the outside of receiver hitch for easy
connection to trailer wiring (All Titans are pre-wired for Hitch)
Accepts either Class III or Class IV hitch ball mounts (sold separately)

TITANSTEELER · 06-08-2007, 06:52 AM

Thanks Big Al. I also came across that deal, but I am worried about the install. I'm sure i could install it but will I tighten the bolts enough?

I called Uhaul and they would not do the install unless its one of their products. They priced their hitch with the wiring, no relays, installed for 250$

What to do?

Brons2 · 06-08-2007, 06:55 AM

Get a torque wrench, TITANSTEELER. You'll need it for future projects anyways.

Quartz · 06-08-2007, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Brons2

Get a torque wrench, TITANSTEELER. You'll need it for future projects anyways.

Great advice for anybody who owns a tool box.

TITANSTEELER · 06-08-2007, 09:06 AM

I was looking on line for torque wrenches and came across 250 dollar wrenches. Do I need to spend that much, or will a 50 dollar wrench do?

Thanks everyone!

**vipzach** · 06-08-2007, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by TITANSTEELER

I was looking on line for torque wrenches and came across 250 dollar wrenches. Do I need to spend that much, or will a 50 dollar wrench do?

Thanks everyone!

I would not buy a $250 wrench unless you are going to be using this all the time. IMO, the cheaper one will do just fine.

Hell, I didn't use a torque wrench, I just cranked the bolts down.

rrumaner · 06-08-2007, 10:12 AM

Sears sells torque wrenches at a reasonable price.

Quartz · 06-08-2007, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by TITANSTEELER

I was looking on line for torque wrenches and came across 250 dollar wrenches. Do I need to spend that much, or will a 50 dollar wrench do?

Thanks everyone!

Here's what I use. It's on sale at Sears for $59.99.

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...cemldffidfmm.0