Class III or IV hitch?

[Angus]

Based on the linked article below, it looks like I need a Class IV hitch to tow an OLEII... Is this correct?

 

http://www.drawtite-hitches.com/learning_center/general-towing-classes

 

Thanks,

 

Peter

[ScubaRx]

Yes.  Based on info from your article...

 

"Class IV hitches used as weight carrying are rated up to 10,000 lbs. gross trailer weight (GTW) with a maximum trailer tongue weight (TW) of 1000 lbs."

 

In other words, this is well within the range to tow an Elite II without a WDH.  But be aware that on 1/2 ton vehicles the hitch platform may state that the values shown are halved if used without a WDH.  The Class-V hitch platform on our Silverado is labeled as GTW = 13,000 lbs,  TW = 1500 lbs.  With the 3/4 ton pickup, no WDH is required.

[Try2Relax]

Being a fan of overkill, I would go with

 

https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/Chevrolet/Express+Van/2007/C15320.html?vehicleid=200714107

 

While you could go with a lighter model, a lot of the stresses of the weight distribution are the hitch frame and it's mounting system.