Glossary “hitch weight” Definition:
Load imposed to the tow vehicle’s hitch by the trailer tongue, not to exceed 10-15% of the gross trailer weight.

Glossary “hitch pin” Definition:
Term used for hitch receiver.

Glossary “hitch receiver” Definition:
A heavy square tube into which the removable shank supporting the hitch ball is inserted.

Glossary “hitch ball” Definition:
Steel sphere mounted on top of the hitch to receive the cup-like fitting of a trailer.