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Weight Distribution and Boat Trailers

Written by hitchweb Team Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Q. What Weight Distribution systems can I use with Boat Trailers?

A. You would use Weight Distribution Systems that are compatible with surge brakes. Here are a few options:

Part 66151 600lb Trunnion Bar; with built in Friction Sway
Part 66153 800lb Trunnion Bar, with built in Friction Sway
Part 66155 1200lb Trunnion Bar, with built in Friction Sway
Part 66157 1500lb Trunnion Bar, with built in Friction Sway

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How To Hook Up Two 7 Blades On A Truck

Written by hitchweb Team Monday, January 23, 2012

Q. How do I hook up two 7 blade plugs on a truck?

A. Purchase 2x 5th wheel harnesses. 1 end of each harness plugs into the truck and the other end of each harness plugs into each other. See image to the right.

Follow the link to choose from our selection of 5th wheel harnesses

How to hook up two 7 blades on a truck

Transmission cooler for short distances

Written by hitchweb Team Thursday, January 19, 2012

Q. When is it necessary to install a transmission cooler on a vehicle if you only tow twice a year or for short distances?

A. There are several determining factors when answering this question, unfortunately there’s not one answer that fits all in this case. You first need to determine the age of the vehicle, size of engine, terrain (flat land vs mountainous), climate in which you tow, and size of your load. You can contact the transmission cooler manufacturer or vehicle manufacturer for their recommendations.

If you have any further questions or concerns regarding transmission coolers please contact us via Live Chat, Email, Or call 800-300-4067.

What Is A Pintle Hitch

Written by hitchweb Team Thursday, January 19, 2012

A pintle hitch is a type of tow hitch that uses a ring-to-hook or ball configuration for a more secure mount that's ideal for rougher terrain.

Pintle Mounting Plate
Pintle Mounts are inserted into your receiver so you can tow Pintle-Type trailers quickly and easily. They are mounting plates for both ball and Pintle and Rigid type Pintle Hooks. They are secured in the receiver by using pin and clip (ordered seperately).

View our selection of Pintle Mounts and apply the appropriate filters to select the right mount for...

How Do Vision Aids Work

Written by hitchweb Team Wednesday, January 18, 2012

How backup vision aids work involves these dayglow balls, they are an easy solution to aligning your trailer ball to trailer coupler a breeze. Its simplicity avoids any installs, diagnostic or wiring issues, it really just works right out of the box!

Here are some brief specs on the Hitch Hook-Up Aid Magnetic Telescoping Rods with Dayglow Balls

Convenient one person hitch alignment system
Magnetic base for fast and easy location
Telescoping rods adjust up to 42”
Easy to use the first time
Line up the balls to align the hitch and coupler