Question Was Asked By - Eric

Different Pin Hole Depths on Class III Trailer Hitch Accesories

Question:

It seems there are two receiver depths for Class III hitch pins. IE, some stuff uses a pin hole that is about 2 deep in the receiver throat, while some heavier items seem to use a pin hole that is about 4 deep in the receiver hole. Can you tell me the standard pin hole depths?

asked by: Eric

Expert Reply:

The two pin holes that you are seeing, on Draw-Tite, Reese and Hidden Hitches are not what you think. They install another, smaller hole, other than the receiver pin hole for the J-Pin anti-rattle device. The part number is # 63201. The standard pin hole depth on a Class III hitch is normally 2-1/2 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the face of the receiver. This is not a hard and fast rule and may be slightly different between hitch models and manufacturers.

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