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# **class 5 hitch**

**Skip it****45/100 **

a small market ($57K/yr) — class 5 hitch doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$57K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+130.7%**

**Products**

**30**

**Brands**

**14**

was 16 a year ago

**Sellers**

**51**

**Price range**

**$21.15–$411.70**

**Returns**

**4.1%**

**Rating**

**4.5★**

**Skip it**

Scored 45/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**3**

 ×0.30

Growth

**69**

 ×0.30

Competition

**64**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**41**

 ×0.10

Returns

**67**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 50 weeks — +130.7% year over year.

748374Spike '26Jul '25Sep '25Nov '25Jan '26Mar '26May '26

## **Competition**

- CURT38% - ECOTRIC11% - vullteeon10% - Koerdo9% - CAMMOO9% - B&W Trailer Hitches5% - Other (8 brands)17%

The top 5 products take 47% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 14 brands and 51 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**14 **▼falling

was 16 a year ago

**Sellers**

**51**

**Top 5 brand share**

**78%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Curt 15320 Class 5 Xtra Duty Trailer Hitch](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31t+eM+ichL.jpg) [**Curt 15320 Class 5 Xtra Duty Trailer Hitch**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A8XHG2Y)

CURT$282.594.6★26610%▲rising

2
![ECOTRIC Class 5 Trailer Tow Hitch W/2-Inch Receiver Compatible with 2001-2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 3500HD (6.5 Short Bed) Compatible with 2001-2010 GMC Sierra 2500HD 3500HD(6.5 Short Bed)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/419CBBYr4bL.jpg) [**ECOTRIC Class 5 Trailer Tow Hitch W/2-Inch Receiver Compatible with 2001-2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 3500HD (6.5 Short Bed) Compatible with 2001-2010 GMC Sierra 2500HD 3500HD(6.5 Short Bed)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09CTFH9TV)

ECOTRIC$171.754.0★12010%▲rising

3
![CURT 15703 Commercial Duty Class 5 Hitch Trailer Hitch Receiver 2-1/2-Inch Receiver](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31I2LJAsntL.jpg) [**CURT 15703 Commercial Duty Class 5 Hitch Trailer Hitch Receiver 2-1/2-Inch Receiver**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CPFD0H8)

CURT$364.964.5★13510%▲rising

4
![CAMMOO Adjustable Trailer Hitch Tow Hitch Fits 2.5 inch Receiver 6 inch Rise/Drop Hitch 2 and 2-5/16 Ball Hitch 22000 LBS GTW Truck Hitch with U-Shaped Alloy Steel Anti-Theft Pin Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41lLhnYBkRL.jpg) [**CAMMOO Adjustable Trailer Hitch Tow Hitch Fits 2.5 inch Receiver 6 inch Rise/Drop Hitch 2 and 2-5/16 Ball Hitch 22000 LBS GTW Truck Hitch with U-Shaped Alloy Steel Anti-Theft Pin Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GL5TPYLM)

CAMMOO$103.204.4★659%▲rising

5
![Adjustable Trailer Hitch Fits 2.5 Receiver Drop Hitch & Tow Hitch with 6-Inch Drop/Rise 2 & 2-5/16 Dual Ball Hitches for Trucks 22 000 lbs GTW Trailer Hitches with Anti-Theft Pin Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/419K73FWMaL.jpg) [**Adjustable Trailer Hitch Fits 2.5 Receiver Drop Hitch & Tow Hitch with 6-Inch Drop/Rise 2 & 2-5/16 Dual Ball Hitches for Trucks 22 000 lbs GTW Trailer Hitches with Anti-Theft Pin Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1BFC9BC)

Koerdo$125.014.6★4078%▼falling

6
![Drop Hitch 2.5 Inch Receiver Vullteeon 6 Inch Adjustable Trailer Hitch Ball Mount 18 500 LBS GTW (2 & 2-5/16) Chrome Plated Steel Balls Class 5 Aluminum Tow Hitches with 2 Anti-Theft Pins Locks](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51RxxvQ6giL.jpg) [**Drop Hitch 2.5 Inch Receiver Vullteeon 6 Inch Adjustable Trailer Hitch Ball Mount 18 500 LBS GTW (2 & 2-5/16) Chrome Plated Steel Balls Class 5 Aluminum Tow Hitches with 2 Anti-Theft Pins Locks**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJ19HZQ3)

vullteeon$148.224.3★1667%—flat

7
![B&W Trailer Hitches Tow & Stow Adjustable Trailer Hitch Ball Mount - Fits 2.5 Receiver Tri-Ball (1-7/8 x 2 x 2-5/16) 5 Drop 18 000 GTW - TS20048B](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31YUvyp9CWL.jpg) [**B&W Trailer Hitches Tow & Stow Adjustable Trailer Hitch Ball Mount - Fits 2.5 Receiver Tri-Ball (1-7/8 x 2 x 2-5/16) 5 Drop 18 000 GTW - TS20048B**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000I1W6NU)

B&W Trailer Hitches$315.594.8★1,1925%▲rising

8
![TOPTOW 64028HP Trailer Hitch Adapter 2-1/2 to 2 Hitch Reducer Sleeve Carbon Steel 5/8 inch Pin & Clip Included](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41AgF+XEUrL.jpg) [**TOPTOW 64028HP Trailer Hitch Adapter 2-1/2 to 2 Hitch Reducer Sleeve Carbon Steel 5/8 inch Pin & Clip Included**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08PNZD4KR)

TOPTOW$21.154.5★1,1764%▼falling

9
![Curt Manufacturing 45456 2-1/2 Forged Ball Mount](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31g487ZTgLL.jpg) [**Curt Manufacturing 45456 2-1/2 Forged Ball Mount**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IIOBT9Q)

CURT$68.504.7★4273%▼falling

10

![2.5 inch Adjustable Trailer Hitch 2-1/2 Receiver Drop Hitch Fits 2.5 Receiver 4 Rise/Drop 2 & 2-5/16 Ball 25000 LBS Heavy Duty for RVs Campers Boat Trailer](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41d4jzsGbwL.jpg) [**2.5 inch Adjustable Trailer Hitch 2-1/2 Receiver Drop Hitch Fits 2.5 Receiver 4 Rise/Drop 2 & 2-5/16 Ball 25000 LBS Heavy Duty for RVs Campers Boat Trailer**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLXWPGF7)

Aquilaplain$106.414.8★163%▲rising

11

![Curt 15410 Class V Trailer Hitch](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31AraAjyRRL.jpg) [**Curt 15410 Class V Trailer Hitch**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009AVSBJM)

CURT$321.694.7★3332%▼falling

12

![Class 5 Trailer Hitch Fit for Chevy Silverado 2500 3500 HD 2001-2010](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/319mtkJo6JL.jpg) [**Class 5 Trailer Hitch Fit for Chevy Silverado 2500 3500 HD 2001-2010**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F7L8VMCB)

AutoJoy Club$243.154.0★12%▲rising

13

![CURT 15323 Xtra Duty Class 5 Hitch Trailer Hitch Receiver 2-Inch Receiver](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31RFVL6hRjL.jpg) [**CURT 15323 Xtra Duty Class 5 Hitch Trailer Hitch Receiver 2-Inch Receiver**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F9X70B0)

CURT$331.164.7★1992%▼falling

14

![Vullteeon Adjustable Trailer Hitch Drop Hitch for 2.5 Inch Receiver Tow Hitch with 6 Inch Drop/Rise 2 & 2-5/16 Ball Hitches for Trucks 22 000 LBS GTW Trailer Hitches with Anti-Theft Pin](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41e79iNKqhL.jpg) [**Vullteeon Adjustable Trailer Hitch Drop Hitch for 2.5 Inch Receiver Tow Hitch with 6 Inch Drop/Rise 2 & 2-5/16 Ball Hitches for Trucks 22 000 LBS GTW Trailer Hitches with Anti-Theft Pin**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GBX1Z49G)

vullteeon$110.883.2★592%▲rising

15

![Adjustable Trailer Hitch -Drop Hitch-Tow Hitch with 2 inch Receiver-6inch Drop/Rise 2 & 2-5/16 Ball Hitches for Trucks 20 000 LBS GTW Trailer Hitches with Anti-Theft Pin Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41sePa5o31L.jpg) [**Adjustable Trailer Hitch -Drop Hitch-Tow Hitch with 2 inch Receiver-6inch Drop/Rise 2 & 2-5/16 Ball Hitches for Trucks 20 000 LBS GTW Trailer Hitches with Anti-Theft Pin Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1BGQD3W)

Koerdo$113.454.7★4352%▼falling

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## **Product shelf**

All 30 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Curt 15320 Class 5 Xtra Duty Trailer Hitch](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31t+eM+ichL.jpg)**Curt 15320 Class 5 Xtra Duty Trailer Hitch** CURT**$282.59**4.6★266 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A8XHG2Y) [![ECOTRIC Class 5 Trailer Tow Hitch W/2-Inch Receiver Compatible with 2001-2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 3500HD (6.5 Short Bed) Compatible with 2001-2010 GMC Sierra 2500HD 3500HD(6.5 Short Bed)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/419CBBYr4bL.jpg)**ECOTRIC Class 5 Trailer Tow Hitch W/2-Inch Receiver Compatible with 2001-2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 3500HD (6.5 Short Bed) Compatible with 2001-2010 GMC Sierra 2500HD 3500HD(6.5 Short Bed)** ECOTRIC**$171.75**4.0★120 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09CTFH9TV) [![CURT 15703 Commercial Duty Class 5 Hitch Trailer Hitch Receiver 2-1/2-Inch Receiver](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31I2LJAsntL.jpg)**CURT 15703 Commercial Duty Class 5 Hitch Trailer Hitch Receiver 2-1/2-Inch Receiver** CURT**$364.96**4.5★135 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CPFD0H8) [![CAMMOO Adjustable Trailer Hitch Tow Hitch Fits 2.5 inch Receiver 6 inch Rise/Drop Hitch 2 and 2-5/16 Ball Hitch 22000 LBS GTW Truck Hitch with U-Shaped Alloy Steel Anti-Theft Pin Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41lLhnYBkRL.jpg)**CAMMOO Adjustable Trailer Hitch Tow Hitch Fits 2.5 inch Receiver 6 inch Rise/Drop Hitch 2 and 2-5/16 Ball Hitch 22000 LBS GTW Truck Hitch with U-Shaped Alloy Steel Anti-Theft Pin Black** CAMMOO**$103.20**4.4★65 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GL5TPYLM) [![Adjustable Trailer Hitch Fits 2.5 Receiver Drop Hitch & Tow Hitch with 6-Inch Drop/Rise 2 & 2-5/16 Dual Ball Hitches for Trucks 22 000 lbs GTW Trailer Hitches with Anti-Theft Pin Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/419K73FWMaL.jpg)**Adjustable Trailer Hitch Fits 2.5 Receiver Drop Hitch & Tow Hitch with 6-Inch Drop/Rise 2 & 2-5/16 Dual Ball Hitches for Trucks 22 000 lbs GTW Trailer Hitches with Anti-Theft Pin Black** Koerdo**$125.01**4.6★407 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1BFC9BC) [![Drop Hitch 2.5 Inch Receiver Vullteeon 6 Inch Adjustable Trailer Hitch Ball Mount 18 500 LBS GTW (2 & 2-5/16) Chrome Plated Steel Balls Class 5 Aluminum Tow Hitches with 2 Anti-Theft Pins Locks](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51RxxvQ6giL.jpg)**Drop Hitch 2.5 Inch Receiver Vullteeon 6 Inch Adjustable Trailer Hitch Ball Mount 18 500 LBS GTW (2 & 2-5/16) Chrome Plated Steel Balls Class 5 Aluminum Tow Hitches with 2 Anti-Theft Pins Locks** vullteeon**$148.22**4.3★166 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJ19HZQ3) [![B&W Trailer Hitches Tow & Stow Adjustable Trailer Hitch Ball Mount - Fits 2.5 Receiver Tri-Ball (1-7/8 x 2 x 2-5/16) 5 Drop 18 000 GTW - TS20048B](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31YUvyp9CWL.jpg)**B&W Trailer Hitches Tow & Stow Adjustable Trailer Hitch Ball Mount - Fits 2.5 Receiver Tri-Ball (1-7/8 x 2 x 2-5/16) 5 Drop 18 000 GTW - TS20048B** B&W Trailer Hitches**$315.59**4.8★1,192 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000I1W6NU) [![TOPTOW 64028HP Trailer Hitch Adapter 2-1/2 to 2 Hitch Reducer Sleeve Carbon Steel 5/8 inch Pin & Clip Included](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41AgF+XEUrL.jpg)**TOPTOW 64028HP Trailer Hitch Adapter 2-1/2 to 2 Hitch Reducer Sleeve Carbon Steel 5/8 inch Pin & Clip Included** TOPTOW**$21.15**4.5★1,176 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08PNZD4KR)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**22%

*“Great solid quality”*

**Size-Overall**10%

*“it fits securely”*

**Strength**9%

*“Solid build; Efficient”*

**Value For Money**8%

*“Good for the price”*

**Adjustability/Rotatability/Reclining**8%

*“Easily adjusts”*

**Weight Heavy**6%

*“This is a heavy duty”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%

*“Product is as represented”*

**Efficiency**3%

*“Good functionality”*

**Design-Overall**3%

*“So well built”*

**Friction**3%

*“Excellent Hitch, well made and works perfectly”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**13%

*“It's bigger than the truck”*

**Quality-Overall**10%

*“Very cheap quality”*

**Rusts/Corrodes**9%

*“rusting after 1 week”*

**Durability**9%

*“not meant to last”*

**Paint Quality**4%

*“paint sucks”*

**Mounting**4%

*“No mounting hardware”*

**Compatibility-Overall**4%

*“Don't buy for 2007 Silverado HD doesn't come close to fitting”*

**Value For Money**3%

*“Should be a little cheaper though”*

**Weight Heavy**3%

*“the size I thought it was a bit bulky”*

**Noise Level**2%

*“I started noticing a clunking noise whenever I would accelerate or decelerate”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall63% - Compatibility-Overall11% - Mounting3% - Advertised Vs Actual Product3% - Defective Material/Parts3% - Functionality-Overall3% - Value For Money2% - Weight Heavy2% - Mechanism Issues1% - Quality-Overall1%