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What Do I Need To Tow A Trailer

Written by hitchweb Team Wednesday, November 23, 2011

The diagram below represents the basic components needed for towing a basic trailer behind a vehicle and where they are located. As well as where you would install your 5th Wheel Hitch and Gooseneck Hitch if you were towing with that type of trailer.  

What I need to tow a trailer

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5th Wheel Hitch: A hitch with a king pin receiver that mounts inside the bed of a pickup or flatbed truck.  The hitch connects with the king pin on the fifth wheel trailer.  Used for Heavy Duty towing applications.

Trailer...

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Tapping In T-Connectors

Written by hitchweb Team Thursday, November 17, 2011

The only way to tap into the towing vehicles power is to interrupt the circuit somewhere along the line. There are several electrical components that can be used to accomplish this interruption. The key is to know what type of wiring components the vehicle already has from factory.

T-Connectors are small aftermarket wiring components, in the shape of a T, that plug directly into pre-existing plugs on the vehicle. Those pre-existing plugs have been installed on the vehicle from the factory for the specific purpose of allowing a T-Connector to tap into it's power! Here is what a T-Connector looks like:

Tapping in T-Connectors

Here is what the vehicle wiring looks like when it has been configured at factory to accept a T-Connector:

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What Class Hitch Do I Need?

Written by hitchweb Team Thursday, November 10, 2011

To determine what class you need, you first need to know what your vehicle is capable of towing, you can find this information in your owners manual or ask your dealership. You need to know how much the item you are towing weighs, and also what size receiver it will fit into (1-1/4"or 2"). Refer to our trailer hitch class comparison chart for some simple guidelines to consider.

To categorize trailer hitches by towing capacity, manufacturers use hitch CLASSES. These classes make it easier to know more about a hitch by simply knowing what class they belong to. Each hitch in a particular class shares specific characteristics wit the other hitches in that class. Here are the classes used:

Class I

Weight capacity of...

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What Is A Trailer Spindle?

Written by hitchweb Team Thursday, November 3, 2011

A spindle provides the mounting areas for the tires, wheels, and other 'spinning' components that make contact with the road. So what are the different types of spindles and how do you know what to choose?

Flange or No Flange:

The spindle must match the capacity of the axle. The are available in the following capacities: 2000lbs, 3500lbs, and 6000lbs-8000lbs. What differentiates them? Apart from stronger steel, the higher capacity spindles come with a brake flange pre-welded to the 'axle' end of the spindle. The brake flange is welded on the spindle because the industry suggests that if you are using an axle with a larger capacity, you will be putting brakes on your trailer which will be bolted onto the brake flange.

Flange

Drop or Straight

If you want the deck of the trailer closer to the ground, that means you would have a low profile trailer meaning...

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What Is A Gooseneck Hitch

Written by hitchweb Team Wednesday, October 26, 2011

A Gooseneck Hitch is a platform sitting on the bed of the truck with a ball that connects to a trailer's Gooseneck Coupler, they are commonly used to tow a horse trailer or travel trailer.

The Gooseneck Hitch...

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