Over the years manufacturers have changed the wire colors on vehicles. The below diagrams show what vehicle manufacturer has as each wire function:

Spring break is here and we're stuck at home, but that doesn't mean we can't have fun with the kids!

Here are 5 of Hitchweb's tried and true pandemic friendly activities for your family to plan over the next 2 weeks:

1) FIND A LOCAL TRAIL

One of the amazing things about living in Canada is that you have countless local trails to wander. If you aren't familiar with any in your area a quick Google search will do the trick! 

2) GO FOR A BIKE RIDE

Sounds cliché right? A family bike riding together.. but for such a popular family activity, how often do you find yourself actually doing it?! If you don't have a bike you can likely borrow from a friend or family member or check out online marketplaces! Chances are you will find one for cheap - or even better - FREE! 
If you want to take the bikes on your vehicle, we can help you with that with our huge selection of BIKE CARRIERS

3) HEAD TO A LAKE OR POND AND FEED THE...

There are 2 common ways to determine whether or not your vehicle is factory wired.

1. If you purchased your vehicle with a trailer hitch on it, odds are you will have wiring also. The wiring should be hanging right next to the trailer hitch.

2. Check your owners manual. If your vehicle does not have a trailer hitch but you arent sure if there is factory wiring, your owners manual will tell you.

Need a wiring kit for your vehicle? Use our trailer hitch search to look up your vehicle and select your vehicle make and model, then select trailer wiring before selecting the year of your vehicle.

Are you feeling Exhausted? Anxious? Depressed? Its likely Pandemic fatigue!

Did you know we are over a year into this Pandemic? Time has never gone so fast yet so slow!

We started the pandemic motivated to stay active, cheering for front line workers and hosting game nights via zoom but lately those activites have stopped for many of us! This friends, is called Pandemic Fatigue. So what can we do about it? Here's our most helpful tips:

1) The obvious. Take care of your body! It's easy to forget about yourself when you're busy worrying about protecting everyone around you! Get enough sleep, drink water, and try to get outside every day!

2) Limit your news intake! Too much negative information going in causes...

HOW TO STOW YOUR ROOF TOP TENT TO THE CEILING OF YOUR GARAGE

It's freezing in Canada right now which means unless you're a burly, Canadian man living the #bigfootlyfe, chances are you're not making plans to sleep outside. With that being said, a Roof Top Tent is no small item and it's recommended to be stored 2 inches off the ground to prevent moisture from getting in.

So where do you store it if you don't have much room on the ground? Your garage ceiling can do the trick!
Here's our tried and true tested way to store a Smrt Tent.
 

1. Setup anchor points onto tent, 2 in the front and 2 in the back. Tent anchors used will vary based on tent

2. Based on the space between tent anchor points, fasten rope rings to the ceiling using 2.5” lag bolts

3. Fasten cleats about 12 inches away from pulley, to provide clearance for tent

4. Use quick links to connect ceiling mounted rings to pulleys

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