Which Trailer Hitch to Install on Voyager-?

Question

I'm thinking of bolting a trailer hitch to my '95 Voyager, 3.0 liter. I would like to be able to pull a modest 1-axle trailer, only occasionally, when doing a lumber run or hauling home my motorcycle from wherever it breaks down.

Really, it would be for occasional use only----I have heard that anything less that a Class 3 hitch is too small----is the stock suspension okay for this-?

Any suggestions would be apprieciated.

TIA

Buzzy

Mike Martin · Accepted Answer

Class 3 is way too much. I have a 96 and a 93 - both with class 2. I alsohave a small utility I pull, and a modest tent trailer - also both only 2 or3 times per year. If I recall, class 2 if 5000 lbs trailer weight, and 500lbs tongue weight - way more than I needed, but class 1 looked prettyflimsy. For the little added cost, the class 2 is fairly beefy. If you watchyour tongue load is correct. and are careful with the towing, the normalshocks should be fine.

Oppie · Answer

Even though you will never use the weight limit of a class 3 hitch, there are so many accessories that conveniently fit the class 3 receiver. Aside from the standard drawbar/ ball hitches, there are cargo shelves that just plug in. Also bicycle carriers. My neighbor has a SUV with a class 3 hitch. was watching him trying to mount a bicycle carrier without scratching anything. I recommended the hitch-carrier to him, which he got and was very thankful.

The down side of a class 3 is that sometimes, depending on your vehicle specifics, you may have to loose the full size spare tire and go for a space saver. Whatever works best for you. Oppie

jdoe · Answer

Class 2 is just fine and will do everything the vehicle is capable of andbeyond. As far as carriers I"ve found every type of carrier for class 3 alsoavailable for class 2. Another advantage is the class 2 is available in alow profile "hidden" design. I have these on my vans and they are very nice.I've never dragged the receiver. On the departed 92 GV I had it had astandard class 2 that hung low and it did drag on steep curbs etc.Get a DrawTite hidden class 2 you'll be glad.Larry

James · Answer

I have the Class II generic Reese hitch that you can get at Walmart, Target, Meijer's, etc. It was about $90 I think and bolted up to the frame with no problems.

I pulled a small one-axle motorcycle trailer with my wife's 3.3L '94 Grand Voyager from Chicago to southern Ohio and, as they say, "I never even knew it was back there."

I can't imagine trying to pull anything with that van that would require a Class III hitch.

James

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