Either i'm completely dim, or the manual isn't stating what "class" the OEM hitch on my 2002 limited 'runner is... I'm guessing it's class 2. Uhaul is saying I need a minimum of class 2 to pull this towing dolly (taking my now wrecked '97 jetta to a local college to have the students fix it) about 100 miles. The manual is stating i've got roughly 9200 pounds of towing capacity, so I think it's at LEAST a class 2.

Anybody know for sure?

 

class 3

 

I thought the OEM hitch was a class III, but I'm not 100% sure on that.

 

yep, it's a class III

 

ahh my sister had one that thing crumpled liked a beer can i couldint believe how much damage it took by getting sideswiped by a honda civic i can dig up some pics if needed

 

Also keep in mind that the 9200 # represents the weight of your truck, any gear and the trailer. 3rd gens tow 5,000lb w/ the V6.

 

Excellent info guys, obviously I'm more than set with the class 3 hitch.

Pics of the jetta wreck, she went head on (hit some ice, went into the other lane at roughly 20MPH) with a late model mitsu mirage coupe:

http://www.personal.psu.edu/mss26/jettaaftermath

Really, the damage isn't that bad for what happend. Good thing it's only costing my dad (who is getting the car to replace his ancient 86 jetta) parts... He's a happy guy now. Course he also thinks nobody 'needs' 4WD. Crazy In one of the pics you can see the side of my dear-sainted 1994 SR5 5MT that blew a rod bearing 7 days before I wrecked the jetta. bad car luck. But damn did I ever get a good deal on the 02, and I loooooveeee it!

 

its not that bad heres what happen to my sisters
Clicky the front a-arm is bent axle snapped in half set off both airbags broke some motor mounts and tweaked the raditor support and rippled the roof it was pretty much totaled

 

Youch!