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Hitch Extensions Reduce Capacity

Written by Hitchweb Team Thursday, October 18, 2012

Hitch Extension

Why do hitch extensions reduce capacity by 50%?

The limiting factor is the capacity of your hitch. Using a hitch extender will reduce your hitch's overall capacity by 50%. The extender is made of two different sized pieces of steel that are welded together; an outer dimension piece of solid steel that inserts into the hitch and welded to the other end is a piece of tube with a 2x2 inside dimension. The part where both pieces join is known as the 'weak spot'. Follow the link to view our selection of Receiver Hitch Extensions

Wire Connector Color Chart

Written by Hitchweb Team Tuesday, October 16, 2012

What are the wire colors on trailer wiring connectors?

Trailer Feed (Blue Wire): This is the wire that supplies brake power for the controller to the 6-way or 7-way trailer connector at the back of the vehicle. Some vehicles with factory tow packages already have this wire run from under the dash to the rear of the vehicle. If it does not have this, the wire will need to be run along the underside of the vehicle and through the firewall to the Brake Control mounting location. The blue wire is attached to the brake control on your vehicle side and the brake away switch on the trailer side.

Ground (White Wire): This wire is connected from the brake controller to the ground location.

Brake Switch (Red Wire): This can be found near the top of the brake pedal. The wire that has power when the brake pedal is pressed can be found using a circuit tester. This wire is attached to the fuse block or Fused battery lead on the vehicle side and attached the the break away kit, interior lights, and battery charger on the trailer side.

Battery Power (Black Wire): This is the connection that supplies...

Round Bar VS Trunnion Bar

Written by Hitchweb Team Friday, October 12, 2012

What are the differences between a Round Bar and Trunnion Bar in a Weight Distribution Hitch System?

Trunnion Bar

There are two types of spring bars, round and trunnion. The round style bars slide up into the head and are held in place with clips. The trunnion style bars slide into the head from the side or back.

Like Equalizer Head's, spring bars vary by weight distribution systems - look at your systems parts break down for part numbers.

Round...

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What Is A Trailer King Pin

Written by hitchweb team Wednesday, September 19, 2012

A King Pin is a round steel shaft attached to the front of a fifth wheel trailer and the fifth wheel hitch on the truck clamps around it. Most 5th wheel trailers come with the king pin already mounted to the trailer. Follow the link to view our selection of King Pins.

To learn about 5th wheel couplers that are mounted to King Pins or King Pin boxes refer to our blog post What Are 5th Wheel Couplers.

If you need help selecting a King Pin or King Pin accessories please contact our team via Live Support or call 1.800.300.4067

Trailer King Pin

Honda Element Recall

Written by Hitchweb Team Monday, September 17, 2012

Honda Element Recall

2007 - 2011 HONDA ELEMENT RECALL

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Honda will be recalling approximately 5,216 vehicles. The Elements affected are 2007 through 2011 model year SUVs equipped with a trailer hitch wiring harness. Notification to owners should begin around September 20 and a remedy will take place at certified dealers. Technicians will simply repair the problem by switching wires and will do so at no extra cost to drivers.

Follow the link to read more about this recall Honda Element Hitch Wiring Harness Recall or contact your local Honda Dealership.