What is a Lund Hitch?

• A Lund Hitch is a term mistakenly used to define a Class II, III or IV trailer hitch commonly found on mid- to large-size SUV's and trucks. The trailer hitch consists of either a 1 ¼-inch or 2-inch square metal female receiver, and it can accept a matched male ball hitch, and it is offered in a variety of sizes based on class and vehicle application.
  
  

Hitch Classifications

• Classifications of trailer hitches are defined by the amount of weight the hitch is rated to safely tow. Class II is a light duty hitch rated up to 2000 lbs. or 200 lbs. tongue weight. Class III is a medium duty hitch rated up to 3,5000 lbs. or 300 lbs. tongue weight. Class IV is a heavy-duty hitch rated up to 12,000 lbs. or 1,200 lbs. tongue weight.
  
  

The Lund Corporation

• The name Lund refers to an aftermarket auto manufacturer that offers accessories for Class II, III or IV trailer hitches. Lund Corporation manufacturers custom parts for trucks and cars that include window visors, hood shields and tonneaus as well as hitch accessories that work with any Class II, III or IV hitch receivers.
  
  

Lund Products

• Lund's trailer hitch accessory product line specializes in cargo management items such as cargo carriers and hitch steps that are used with any of the three classes of trailer hitches commonly in use. Lund also offers a variety of roof carriers and interior cargo fasteners besides its line of hitch cargo management products.
  
  

Lund Hitch Misconception

• Although the name Lund hitch is a common reference applied to trailer hitches found on mid- to large-size S.U.V.'s and trucks, the Lund Corporation does not manufacturer trailer hitches or offer hitches as part of its product line. Companies such as Valley ®, Curt ®, and Reese ® are common manufacturers of the trailer hitches mistakenly referred to as a Lund hitch.