Trailer Hitch Receivers...

Hey guys, The Fiance and I are looking at some newer SUV's...getting rid of her 2-door that is useless...Can you tell me the difference between these two? The larger one which I think is class III is what I'm used to seeing. Lately on some of these vehicles I see the smaller one which is the class II I think...What are those capable of towing? Do I have to get the larger one on there to pull a Nautique around? I have no experience with the smaller receivers so just wondering if any of you would have...

BIGGER one (class III?):


SMALLER one (class II?):

1990 Ski Nautique 196, 2007 Ski Nautique 206, 1985 Hydrodyne Twin rig with Twin 150 Evinrudes, 16ft Flat Bottom with 30HP Johnson, 1997 Kawasaki Jet Ski, 1985 Mazda truck bed converted to trailer(wood hauler), oh and a 2 place snowmobile trailer in winters...It won't all be at the same time though

Does that cover what I'll be towing? haha

Gotchya Horkn...yep we are looking at Explorers. I have a 97 now with the 5.0 towing pkg 2" all that jazz and love it...it's getting old (188k on it) and her car just sits in the garage now cuz she works from home...so we thought we would make an upgrade. I'm a ford truck fan and love the newer explorers. I agree on the tow package thing. That's a good call, thanks for the info! :)

Mike, I would go for a class 3 receiver. Since your going to be pulling the 90 and the 2007 I'd assume your going to have a pretty nice size SUV. They'll be able to handle the class 3.

CCFAN guys rock!