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Do I need a class 2 or 3 hitch for my 18.5 bass fishing boat?

The hitch is to go on my 2000 GMC Jimmy.

I don't know how much the boat weighs and need someone to give me a rough estimate.

Public Comments

1. Bigger is better> As then you don't have to worry> where you get the hitch from can help you>

2. Always go with a Class 3 hitch. It's about the same price, and safer.

3. Class 3 hitch for a 2000 jimmy is 150 bucks at U-haul. They sell hitches. and its 6 bolts to install. If you're not feeling handy, they do the work there too. And its a GOOD quality hitch.

4. 18.5' boat, might be near the upper limit of class 2 -- you really don't want to be at the upper limit - class 3 is plenty tough.

besides which those class 2 receivers look way too wimpy for a GMC.

5. it's not about the boats weight it is about the lip weight is it a double axle or single I would go with the class 3 though gonna be just about the same price anyone and the extra money spent is worth the peace iof mind.

6. bigger is better