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  • How to Attach the Hitch Ball to a Trailer's Coupler on the Trailer Valet MV PRO
  • To secure the Trailer Valet MV PRO item # TV96FR hitch ball to your trailer's coupler you will want to remove ball from the valet itself and attach it to your trailer using the coupler lock. Then you will come in with the included wrench and tighten it all the way up so it is secure. Once you've completed these steps you'll lower it onto the Valet. We demonstrated this using a different model Trailer Valet and I have linked the video below. It's the same process for the hitch ball so...
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  • Can I Tow w/ the 2" Receiver on a Stealth Hitch for a 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge?
  • No, sorry you can not. The 2" receiver that comes with the Stealth Hitches item # SH27FRT can only be used for accessories like bike racks and cargo carriers. It's only been built to withstand the vertical force put it on by accessories. You'll have to use the included ball mount to tow. There's no other options or any way to do any height adjustments with the hitch. The Stealth Hitches item # SH27FRT has been confirmed to fit the 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge. I have linked an installation...
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  • Is Equal-i-zer Hitch Ball Rated the Same as Older Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Head
  • Hi Russ, thanks for all of the details and photo! For your application it will be best to get a whole new 14K Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control # EQ37140ET. When I sent your photo over to my contact at Equal-i-zer he said there are a few things that are concerning like the shank is not one that came with the hitch head and there is some hardware missing like the sleeves where the bars install on the hitch system. Getting a whole new system gives you a whole...
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  • 1-7/8" Hitch Ball Needed For A Gen-Y Phantom X Adjustable 2-Ball Mount
  • Hey Greg, Gen-Y has you covered with the 1-7/8" hitch ball # 325-GH-090 which can bolt on to any of their 2-ball mounts, like the one included with the Phantom X Adjustable 2-ball mount # GY95XR.
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  • Is There an Offset Gooseneck Hitch Ball For a 2012 Ford F-350 Short Bed With Factory Puck System?
  • Gen-Y currently only shows their 5" Offset # GY43XR only fitting the 2017 and newer Ford Super Duty trucks. I have included a drawing with the dimensions for this below you can check and see if it will fit your 2012 Ford F-350. If not another option would be to use a Rail Adapter # C88KR with an Offset Ball # 16055. Based on information I could find online I see the 2024 Brinkley Z3100 is going to come with a Lippert Rhino pin box. If this is what you have you will need the Gen-Y Hitch...
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  • What Size Allen Wrench Is Needed To Remove Lock Cylinder From Diversi-Tech Locking Adjustable Ball M
  • You will need a 0.05" Allen wrench which is what is included in the Re-Keying Kit # DTLBM02RK to remove remove the lock cylinder from your Diversi-Tech hitch. Do note since your hitch is older you will most likely need to soak the set screw in penetrating oil to remove the screw.
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  • Does the B&W Continuum Work w/ Trailers that Have 4 Inch Tall Frames?
  • Thanks for the pictures! No, I am sorry Richard you can not. The B&W Continuum item # BW78FR only works with frames that are 5" and 6" tall. Instead, I recommend using the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control item # EQ37100ET. The Equal-i-zer item # EQ37100ET has a tongue weight range of 600 lbs - 1,000 lbs so it would be perfect for your car trailer. This system has built in 4-point sway control that will keep your trailer in line with your truck when you make...
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  • Availability of 14,000 lbs GTW, 1,400 lbs TW Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Hitch With 2-1/2" Shank
  • Although we do not have one that comes with it under a single product number like the # EQ64FR, it is simple enough to put it together. The Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution # EQ37141ET does not include a shank so you can add whichever one you need. We have the following available for a 2-1/2" receiver: -Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank - 2-1/2" Hitch - 7" Rise, 3" Drop # EQ90-02-4700 -Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank - 2-1/2" Hitch - 10" Rise/6" Drop # EQ90-02-4900 -Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution...
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  • Does The Saris Door County Bike Rack # SAR42RR Fit All 2" Trailer Hitch Receivers
  • Hi David, The Saris Door County Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes # SAR42RR does require a 2" trailer hitch receiver tube opening in order to mount. Hitch pin holes for a 2" hitch are typically 5/8" in diameter. The anti-rattle hitch pin lock # SA3022 included with this rack has a 7/16" thickness and threads into the shank of the rack to clamp it to the receiver tube and prevent any movement/rattling. As long as you have a 2" trailer hitch receiver you'll be able to use the Saris Doo County...
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  • Truck and Trailer Is Still Sagging After Installing a Weight Distribution Hitch
  • Sandra, what you're going to need to do is adjust the hitch to redistribute more of the weight to the front of the truck. I've included a video that shows how the hitch will redistribute the weight when installed properly and an instruction link showing how to adjust the hitch head which starts on page 14.
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  • Does The Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch # DT38GR Come With A Wire Harness
  • Hi Nichole, The Hidden Hitch by Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # DT38GR doesn't come with a wire harness included so you would need to pick up the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118467 for your 2015 Subaru Outback. This wire harness will only take a few minutes to install, just pull up a few pieces of trim in the rear hatch area and plug it right in. I've attached a video below where Randy will walk you through the installation process.
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch for a 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
  • There isn't a completely hidden hitch for your 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan however we do have the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13381 which is going to be your best bet. All of our hitches for your vehicle are going to be around the same visibility wise, but the Curt # C13381 is in my opinion, a bit more recessed than the others. This hitch has a 3,500 lb weight capacity, a 525 lb tongue weight capacity, and has an easy bolt on install using the included hardware.
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  • Size of Bolts on etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver e98912
  • The etrailer Hitch # e98912 comes with four 1/2-13 x 1 1/2 carriage bolts.
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  • Trailer Hitch & Bike Rack For 2020 Dodge Challenger
  • Hi Vanessa, We can definitely get you a 2-bike rack for your 2020 Dodge Challenger, and I'm going to assume you need a hitch to carry the rack as well. If that's true the correct hitch for your '20 Challenger is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13236. Then for a bike rack, my favorite that will work the best for your Challenger is the Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack # HLY94FR. What I really love about the Destination # HLY94FR is the value it gives you; it isn't wildly expensive...
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  • What Will I Need To Pull a Aliner Travel Trailer Rental With a 2023 GMC Acadia With Tow Package?
  • You really should use a weight distribution hitch like the Equal-i-zer # EQ37060ET when towing a travel trailer. You should touch base with the person or company you are renting the trailer from as they will typically have these already setup for the trailer and is often included with the rental. If they are not offering it with the rental you should check with other rental companies near you as they are the best especially for new campers. The weight distribution hitch helps to more evenly...
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  • Trailer Hitch Receiver To Pull 10,000LBS Behind a 2011 Chevy Express 3500 Cutaway Chassis
  • Due to having the cutaway chassis on your 2011 Chevrolet Express 3500 you are going to want to look at either the Draw-Tite Receiver # 41990-07 with 7" mounting brackets or the # 41990-16 with 16" tall mounting brackets. The height of the brackets will depend on the height of your frame from where you would like the receiver to sit. These can be bolted on but welding is the preferred method. You will want to check your wiring to see if it included the round connector for a 7-Way # 30955...
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  • Recommended Gen-Y Gooseneck Pin Box
  • Hey Danny I would be happy to help you! Unless your 2015 Sandstorm 5th wheel trailer has a Lippert Rhino Pin Box which says Rhino Box on the side I am going to need to see the sticker on your pin box. It'll have some of the following or all; a serial number, RPO number, LCI number and some other information on capacity. If you could email me this directly I would be happy to find the right Gen-Y Gooseneck Pin Box for you. Now, if you have a Rhino Box you'll need the Gen-Y Hitch 5th Wheel...
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  • Options For Connecting Safety Cables When Using The Dexter DX29FR Actuator
  • Well Brent that is certainly a valid concern, because the Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator # DX29FR does not have any kind of built in safety cable connections. In fact very few of the surge brake actuators that we carry will have cable connections. In most cases the safety cable connection will be part of the trailer tongue itself and not part of the brake actuator (example pictured below). As far as getting you a cable connection point, it could be as simple as putting a hole a bit...
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