If no manufacturers weight markings are present on the ball or hitch, the following SAE ratings will be used to establish the maximum weight in lbs. Class 1 Hitch - 2000 lbs. Class 2 Hitch - 3500 lbs. Class 3 Hitch - 5000 lbs. Class 4 Hitch - 10000 lbs.
Manufacturers can rate hitches higher than as indicated.
If no permanent structure exists to allow installation at the indicated height then the height shall be as close as practicable to the indicated heights. Trailers Less than 80 Inches Wide Homemade Trailers - Shall display 2 red reflectors at the rear mounted as far apart as practicable. All shall display the same reflectors indicated for manufactured trailers built after January 1, 1968. In addition, trailers over 10,000 lbs. GVWR require red and white reflective tape on the sides and rear, excepting house and office trailers.