Rhino Hitch guide
Choosing a Trailer Hitch for a Work Truck
Updated 2026-10-20 · Rhino Hitch Inc · Facts checked 2026-10-20
Quick answer
Size the hitch for the heaviest trailer and tongue weight the truck tows, choose a drop that covers the tallest gap between receiver and coupler, and carry the ball sizes your trailers use. Rhino Hitch's heaviest listed model is the 3" 16,000 lb hitch with 2,000 lb tongue weight.
Start with your heaviest trailer
List every trailer the truck tows, with loaded weight, tongue weight and coupler ball size. Size the hitch for the heaviest one, and stay within the truck's own rating.
Rhino Hitch ratings by receiver
| Receiver | Towing | Tongue weight |
|---|---|---|
| 2" | 10,000 or 12,000 lb | 1,500 or 2,000 lb |
| 2.5" | 14,000 lb | 2,000 lb |
| 3" | 16,000 lb | 2,000 lb |
Cover every trailer height
Measure the drop for each trailer and choose a maximum drop (7" or 10") that covers the largest one. See How to Measure Hitch Drop.
Carry the right balls
Each hitch listing includes a 2" and 2-5/16" ball. If a trailer uses 1-7/8", look at Convert-A-Ball sets.
Keep it on the truck safely
A receiver lock deters theft on job sites.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can one hitch work for every trailer in my fleet?
Often, if its ratings and drop cover the heaviest and tallest-gap trailer. Measure each one.
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