How to Select a Trailer Hitch
Classes, receiver sizes, and matching hitch ratings to the trailer.
Watch on YouTubeHitch Receiver Size Guide (Canada)
Trailer hitches
Receiver opening size decides which shanks fit. One and one quarter inch is common on lighter cars and crossovers. Two inch dominates trucks, SUVs, and most Canadian accessory docks. Measure the tube, then shop mounts and racks that match.
We stock CURT mounts and adapters for both common openings, with free shipping anywhere in Canada.
Reducers?
Reducer sleeve tips.
Class primer?
What hitch class.
Hub:
towing guides.
One and one quarter versus two inch
| Opening | Common on | Typical accessories |
|---|---|---|
| One and one quarter inch | Cars, compact crossovers, Class 1 and Class 2 hitches | Light mounts, light racks within rating |
| Two inch | Most trucks, SUVs, Class 3 and many Class 4 hitches | Everyday mounts, bike racks, cargo carriers, WD shanks |
Some heavy-duty tubes use two and one half inch openings. Read the stamp. Never assume class and opening always travel together — confirm both on the product page.
Reducers and ratings
A reducer sleeve can let a smaller shank into a larger tube. Capacity often drops to the reducer rating. Prefer a native-fit accessory when you can, especially for e-bike racks and loaded cargo carriers.
Parts we commonly sell
Confirm ratings and fit notes on each product page before you order.
CURT part 45028One and one quarter Inch Ball MountConfirm fit and rating on the product page.$55.73 CAD
CURT part 45230Two inch Ball MountConfirm fit and rating on the product page.$66.34 CAD
CURT part 45405Ball Mount Reducer two and one halfConfirm fit and rating on the product page.$36.10 CAD
CURT part 45775Receiver Tube AdapterConfirm fit and rating on the product page.$69.18 CAD
CURT part 45785Receiver Tube AdapterConfirm fit and rating on the product page.$60.49 CAD
CURT part 22315One and one quarter Anti Rattle KitConfirm fit and rating on the product page.$39.76 CAD
Official CURT context
Official clips from @curtmfg. If an embed stalls, use the YouTube link under the video.
