Trailer Hitch Classification - Jeep GLADIATOR 2022 Owner's Manual

168 STARTING AND OPERATING
Recommended Distribution Hitch Adjustment
1. Position the truck to be ready to connect to the
trailer (do not connect the trailer).
2. Measure the height from the top of the front fender
to ground, this is height H1.
Measuring Height (H)

TRAILER HITCH CLASSIFICATION

The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct
trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
Class I - Light Duty
Class II - Medium Duty
Class III - Heavy Duty
Class IV - Extra Heavy Duty
Refer to the "Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)" chart for the Maximum Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) towable for your given drivetrain in this section.
All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on your vehicle.
3. Attach the trailer to the vehicle without the weight
distribution bars connected.
4. Measure the height from the top of the front fender
to ground, this is height H2.
5. Install and adjust the tension in the weight distribut-
ing bars per the manufacturer's recommendations
so that the height of the front fender is approxi-
mately H1 (H2=H1).
6. The truck can now be driven.
Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions
Class Max. Trailer Hitch Industry Standards
2,000 lb (907 kg)
3,500 lb (1,587 kg)
6,000 lb (2,722 kg)
10,000 lb (4,535 kg)