Which Trailer Hitch to Install on Voyager-?

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

 

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

 

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

 

Class 2 is just fine and will do everything the vehicle is capable of and
beyond. As far as carriers I"ve found every type of carrier for class 3 also
available for class 2. Another advantage is the class 2 is available in a
low 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 a
standard class 2 that hung low and it did drag on steep curbs etc.
Get a DrawTite hidden class 2 you'll be glad.
Larry

 

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