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Customer Reviews

What Is My Vehicle's Build Date

Written by Hitchweb Team Wednesday, November 28, 2012

What Is My Vehicles Build Date?

You can find your vehicles build date by looking at your VIN number located on the drivers side door frame in a month/year format or by standing outside the driver-side windshield and looking through the lower corner of the windshield on the dashboard. The 10th digit of your VIN will determine your vehicles year. You will notice that the Year column skips 30 years. This is so that the current 17 character vehicle identification number (VIN) system which has been in place for almost 30 years, can continue in use for another 30 years.

Please refer to the chart below to determine your vehicle's year:

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Posted in Towing 101

2012 KIA SORENTO TRAILER HITCH REVIEW

Written by hitchweb Tech Friday, November 23, 2012

 HITCH UPDATES FOR THE 2012 KIA SORENTO

2012 Kia Sorento

We've tested and made a new Curt hitch for the 2012 Kia Sorento available for purchase. Now it's up to you to choose which hitch is right for you.

HITCH COMPARISON FOR 2012 KIA SORENTO

To make it easier, here's how your options compare, they range between $150 - $200, but your best to make a decision based on...

Posted in Product Updates

Replacement OEM 7-Way

Written by Hitchweb Team Thursday, November 8, 2012

I DAMAGED MY OEM 7 WAY, IS THERE A DIRECT PLUG IN REPLACEMENT?

Plug in 7-way harnesses are pre-built to fit an OEM connector that installs into the factory harness at the rear of the vehicle. Just plug in the vehicle specific pre-wired harness for a quick fix and you'll be on your way.

11-893 oem 7 way replacement

#11-893 FIT DESCRIPTION:

  • 97 - Current Ford
  • 99 - Current GM
  • Audi with Factory Socket
  • Nissan with Factory Socket
  • Porsche with Factory Socket
  • Volkswagen with Factory Socket
11-916 oem 7 way...
Posted in Towing 101

When Do I Need A Power Converter

Written by Hitchweb Team Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Power Converter

When Do I Need A Power Converter?

A converter is required when the towing vehicle has separate wires for brake lights and turn signals. Converters provide power directly from the battery, bypassing the electronics on vehicles that can not handle the extra amp load that trailer lights require. Most trailers operate on a two wire system where the brake lights and turn signals operate on the same wire. When the towing vehicle has separate wires for brake lights and turn signals, a taillight converter is required. The converter you choose must be based on the type of vehicle and trailer you are towing.

For more help, read our article on

Posted in Towing 101

Fifth Wheels And 5.5' Beds

Written by Hitchweb Team Monday, October 29, 2012

I have a 5.5' truck bed, can I install a fifth wheel hitch?

Due to trailer to cab clearance, installation of a fifth wheel on any bed less than 6' was not recommended. PullRite created the SuperGlide to fix this problem. SuperGlide 5th Wheel's automatically move the trailer away from the cab while making turns - allowing up to 90° turning without stopping, slowing down or even thinking about the space between the truck & trailer - and then automatically returns the hitch and trailer to the safe towing position over the truck axle when the turn is completed. No more having to get out of your truck to adjust your 5th Wheel!

PullRite SuperGlide