Class II vs Class III Hitch for Tab

Hobie · September 2024

Nucamp's website states in the Q&A page below that a Class III hitch is needed for towing a Tab. Some factory hitches are Class II and rated for 3500 lbs, which should be adequate for a 2017 Tab 320. Is there any reason a 1-1/4" Class II receiver and ball mount cannot be used with a 2" ball?

What Type of Hitch do I Need to Tow the Trailers

Modified on: Tue, 15 Feb, 2022 at 10:19 AM

For the TAG, TAB, and TAB400 you need a class 3 hitch with a 2" ball.

https://nucamprv.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/44001801042-what-type-of-hitch-do-i-need-to-tow-the-trailers

Grumpy_G · September 2024

Class II hitches are limited to 350 lbs tongue weight. With a 320 there is a good chance to stay under that number even fully loaded unless there is something heavy mounted to the tongue (e.g. bike rack with e-bikes). The 400 is listed at 328 lbs dry so it will exceed the 350 lbs limit when loaded.

Sharon_is_SAM · September 2024

Found this from Curt. Possible the shank opening may be too small. But, you may get lucky!

https://www.curtmfg.com/towing-accessories/trailer-balls/learn-more

Hobie · September 2024

Thanks, Sharon. There is no problem with assembling the Class II ball mount and 2" ball. Etrailer.com even shows a pre-assembled unit. What I am wondering is why Nucamp says Class III is required for all Tabs and whether others have had any problems towing Tab 320s with a 1-1/4 inch Class II hitch.

CURT Trailer Hitch Ball Mount - C45147

Fixed Ball Mount
Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
Drop - 1 Inch
Rise - 0 Inch
2 Inch Ball
One Ball
3500 lbs GTW
Class II
CURT
Steel Shank - Gloss Black
Steel Ball

This convenient starter kit puts you on the towing fast track. Includes a 9-3/4" long powder coated ball mount with a 3/4" rise and a 1-1/4" drop; a pre-torqued 2" hitch ball; and a pin and clip.

elbolillo · September 2024

More than likely they are building in some headroom on the specs.

Hobie · September 2024

Thanks. Just got a response from Nucamp:

I spoke with my tech and we would not have an issue with this as the towing capacity is high enough to cover the weight of the camper.

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Class II vs Class III Hitch for Tab

Nucamp's website states in the Q&A page below that a Class III hitch is needed for towing a Tab. Some factory hitches are Class II and rated for 3500 lbs, which should be adequate for a 2017 Tab 320. Is there any reason a 1-1/4" Class II receiver and ball mount cannot be used with a 2" ball?

What Type of Hitch do I Need to Tow the Trailers

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