What Does Draw Tite Hitch DT55GR Weigh

Updated 01/13/2025 | Published 01/10/2025

Question:

What is the total weight of just the trailer hitch?

asked by: Richard

Expert Reply:

Hey Richard, the Draw Tite hitch part # DT55GR weighs 30 lbs. Are you concerned this would affect your towing capacity?

expert reply by: Jameson C

Richard W.

1/13/2025

I was somewhat concerned that the total weight I've added to my Trail Blazer with the addition of the tow bar, trailer hitch, and base-plate may impact the towing capacity of my vehicle. According to the manual, this vehicle only has a GCWR of 4,695 lbs with a trailer towing limit of 1,000 lbs. I have weighed the car and the curb weight is 3,460 so by my calculations I can tow up to a total of 1,204. Do you agree with my calculations?

Jameson C.

1/13/2025

@RichardW Gotcha! So we've taken this question to our hitch manufacturers in the past and they've told us that the weight of the hitch doesn't need to be factored against the towing/weight capacities of the vehicle. I know that sounds a little counter-intuitive but basically the hitch becomes an extension of the vehicle chassis so you don't need to worry about any of the weight that it adds.