What is the difference between a tow package and a hitch?

Answer by  pete1198 (10)

A tow "hitch" is one piece of the package. A tow "package" includes various upgrades: transmission cooler, heavy-duty radiator and battery, enhanced suspension and braking system, etc. WARNING: If you install only a tow "hitch" you may put your vehicle's warranty at risk. Do your homework first.

Answer by  JoeinNJ (17)

A tow package refers to all the components needed for towing, is generally provided by the dealer and tends to be pricier; a hitch is an after market addition and generally costs less. Tow packages generally integrate more successfully with the auto's computer system, making the extra cost worthwile.

Answer by  slhart (72)

A tow package comes pre-installed on the vehicle and a hitch is something you purchase later and install yourself.

Answer by  Sam65 (198)

A hitch is just the part that you tow with. A tow package is the hitch and maybe a bigger suspension, tires, engine, transmission, etc.

Answer by  bb (674)

a tow package usualy is a truck that comes from the factory with heavy duty components like the transmission and suspension. a hitch is just the conector for the trailer.

Answer by  XjoshhyX (132)

A tow package uses a tow rope that you tie to a bumper to pull an object. A hitch can have a fitted latch attached to transport an object stabley.

Answer by  Amber40 (24961)

A Hitch only the physical hitch itself. Tow packages offered for truck from the manufactures usually come with a lot more. The do include a hitch but also have things like different read end gears, strong suspension, trailer light connectors, and trailer brake controllers. However each manufacture's package can vary from the others.