Trailer
Hitches are the devices used for towing a vehicle, more commonly,
known as vehicle attachment. They make the task of towing a vehicle,
safe and easy; no matter it’s about taking your jet skis down to
the beach or hauling horses around your ranch. Trailer hitches come
in two main configurations– receiver type and fixed-drawbar type.
Receiver-type hitches consist of a portion that mounts to the frame
of the vehicle that has a rearward-facing opening that accepts
removable ball mounts, hitch bike racks, cargo carriers, or other
hitch mounted accessories. Fixed-drawbar hitches are typically built
as one piece, have an integrated hole for the trailer ball, and are
generally not compatible with aftermarket hitch accessories.
Hitches
should be aerodynamic,
lightweight
and low
profile
for better gas mileage. They should have wide
track,
stabilized
suspension
and low
center of gravity. SAE has defined some common classes: I, II, III,
and IV. Some manufacturers market Class V hitches, but there is no
such thing according to SAE J684.
- Class I —up to 2,000 pounds (910 kg) — light loads
- Class II —up to 3,500 pounds (1,600 kg) — light loads
- Class III —up to 5,000 pounds (2,300 kg) — larger loads (campers, boats, etc.)
- Class IV —up to 10,000 pounds (4,500 kg) — larger loads (campers, boats, etc.)
- Trailer Hitches can be weight distributing hitches, fifth wheel hitches, gooseneck hitches, sway control hitches, front mount hitches, DMI cushioned hitches and motorhome hitches. A variety of accessories are also available in selection like Hitch Balls, Utility Ball Mounts, Specialty Ball Mounts, Locks Pins & Clips, Towing Starter Kits, Hitch Tube Covers, Pintle Hooks and Lunette Rings, Extensions, Adaptors & Fabrication Parts.
Trailer
Hitches can either be made of Aluminum or Fiberglass with varying
heights and weight. Along with Trailer Hitching accessories, wiring
accessories are also essential. Connecting your vehicle to your
trailer goes beyond simply placing the tongue on the hitch. Your
trailer's taillights, turn signals and brake lights to work properly,
you also need a solid electrical connection. Wiring can be done in
two ways– first, by locating a hot wire in the tow vehicle, cutting
it, splicing it, wrapping it with electrical tape and hope for the
best. Second by installing a vehicle-specific wiring harnesses,
t-connector and taillight converter. After only a few minutes
installation time, these accessories make connecting trailer wiring
as easy as plugging it in.
Marketplace
is flooded with a variety of such devices. Many renowned companies
are offering these products; among which bw trailer
hitches
have carved a niche for itself. Another trusted name in the industry
is Draw-Tite
Trailer Hitches-
known for their durability and supreme performance. An easy way of
reaching out to these brands will be Internet. Browse through various
websites and do not miss to compare prices from one more website, in
order to bag a lucrative deal.
Thanks! I was just wondering about that. I tried a few different hitches for my Audi when I first got it, but nothing really seemed to be working.
ReplyDeleteI use my truck for towing pretty often, but I'm not sure if my hitch is strong enough for some of the loads I pull. Do you know where I can get a heavy duty trailer hitch in Calgary? Thanks!
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