One of the most important things to consider when looking at Trailer Hitches in Wisconsin is to not get a hitch that is rated too big for your car. You do not want to be driving down the road, pulling a trailer and all of a sudden see smoke coming from the rear end of your car.
While it is true that your engine and transmission will have a lot to do with the kind of weight your car can pull, if you do not have the proper axles, you are going to end up with the back half of your car being dragged on the road.
It is usually a good idea to go to an Axle supplier before having a hitch put on. This way you can find out what the axle can handle and then figure out what the motor and transmission is capable of pulling. When you are sure that all three will be able to tow the trailer you are assured of a safe trip.
Too many people try to tow something their vehicle is not capable of pulling and end up having to replace the car. Some people think that only a truck can do any real towing. Remember that just because you have a hitch does not mean you can hook anything to it and get to where you are going.
Flat bed trailers are easy to pull when empty, once you put something on it, you have a whole new load and need to figure if your car can handle it. If you are going to be pulling a camping trailer, you need to consider anything you have stored inside too when figuring the load weight.
It is best to figure on the high end if you are not sure of the exact weight and to never get to the maximum suggested load. There is more at stake than just destroying your vehicle; having too heavy of a load is a safety hazard. If your axle were to break you could end up with your trailer and everything on it breaking loose and rolling down the road without anything controlling it. Be safe and find a friend with an automobile with a bigger towing capacity if you are close to what your own vehicle can do.
