Expert Answers about Volkswagen Drop Hitch
- Shanks Available For Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Hitches To Fit a 2-1/2" Trailer Hitch Receiver
- If you do not want to use a Reducer # C45405 with the 2" shank on the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System # EQ37140ET, we do carry the same hitch system with a shank as item # EQ37141ET. Then you will be able to select for the list below of our 2-1/2" shanks depending on the drop you need.
Up to 3" Drop # EQ90-02-4700
Up to 4" Drop # EQ90-02-4800
Up to 6" Drop # EQ90-02-4900
Up to 9" Drop # EQ94FR
Up to 12" Drop # EQ34FR
view full answer... - Best Trailer Hitch Receiver And Drop Hitch For 2023 Silverado 1500 That Blends In And Looks OEM
- Yes Dave, we can get you setup with a hitch and drop hitch since your 2023 Silverado 1500 didn't come with one. I recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e79AR since it has a matte black finish which blends in and looks OEM, and has the common 2" opening for various ball mounts and accessories.
Speaking of ball mounts, you can pair the matching etrailer adjustable ball mount # e66PR with your receiver. It has the same matte black powder coat, and also has a black nickel coating...
view full answer... - Replacement Ball Platform With More Drop For Gen-Y Glyder Ball Mount
- Hey there Ray; thanks for the earlier purchase of the Gen-Y Glyder Shock Absorbing Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 2" Drop # 325-GH-12001, and there is a ball platform that will allow you to get more drop. You can get up to 6" of drop with the following:
- Replacement Ball Platform for Gen-Y Glyder Ball Mount # 325-GH-12010
view full answer... - Longer Drop Shank For Weight Distribution System To Gain an Additional 2" of Drop
- You are going to want the Shank # 17120 to be able to lower your current weight distribution hitch head the additional 2". The Shank # C85NR you found is closer to 7" from the top of the shank to the center of the bottom hole.
view full answer... - Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for a 2021 Ram 2500 With RamBoxes
- With your truck having RamBoxes that definitely complicates things, but we got you covered. To start, you are going to need to swap out your current pin box with a rotating pin box like the Reese Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin with Rotating Turret # RP77FR, unfortunately.
It's not going to be as simple as to just drop a hitch in the bed - you're going to need a bit more. So from here, you'd then be able drop in a hitch # RP30928 and a rail kit # RP56009-53.
view full answer... - Flat Tow Package For A 2012 Smart ForTwo
- Yes we do, Robert. Here is what I recommend for flat towing your 2012 Smart Fortwo:
- Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BX1987
- etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Blue Ox and Curt Base Plates - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6K lbs # e47ZR
- Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267
- Roadmaster Battery Disconnect with Switch for Towed Vehicle # RM-766
- Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System # SM99251
- Smart Car Brake Pedal Adapter For Demco Braking...
view full answer... - Weight Distribution for Truck with Lift Kit and Trailer that Weighs 8,000 lb
- Hey Jeremy, for trucks that are lifted like yours are the best solution is a WD system that has a longer drop shank with it so that the trailer can be towed level. So the Curt shank part # C17132 that you mentioned would have the needed drop but it fits 2-1/2 inch hitches unlike what your F-150 would have.
So the Equal-i-zer part # EQ90-00-1001 would work great as it has a tongue weight range of 600 to 1,000 lbs and is widely considered to be the best system around. Then for a shank the...
view full answer... - Shank For Use With Husky Weight Distribution
- Hi JazR,
By compatible receiver are you referring to the weight distribution shank? If so, they are interchangeable between manufacturers so you can use one with your Husky weight distribution so long as it has the right rise or drop you need.
For example if you have a 2 inch hitch and need 7 inches of drop you could use the Curt Weight Distribution Shank # C17121.
I have added a link below to our entire selection of shanks which you can filter through by rise/drop.
If you happened...
view full answer... - Can Curt Ball Mount with Mounted Hitch Ball be Used in Rise Position
- Hey Fred, yes you could remove the ball of the Curt ball mount part # C43JR, flip the ball mount over, and then reinstall the ball to use it as a rise ball mount instead. For basically the exact same thing but for a 2 inch hitch you would want the Curt ball mount part # C45332.
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch Needed For a 2023 Toyota Highlander To Pull A Utility Trailer With 17" Ball Height
- You are going to want a ball mount with a 2" drop for your utility trailer. We have a kits for a 1-7/8" # C45034 or 2" # C45534 hitch ball. We also have the Wrench # C20001 for tightening the hitch ball.
view full answer... - Solution for Needing Replacement Reese Weight Distribution Shank
- Hey Mike, so what you are looking for is a weight distribution shank which we have with the part # 17120 for an option that will allow you to have up to a 5-3/4 inch drop. Thankfully basically all of the weight distribution companies decided to make their shanks to the same specs so they are interchangeable.
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch Ball Mount With 8-1/2" of Drop For Towing Camper Trailer
- Hey there Molly,
Really appreciate the previous purchases, and with your coupler height of 17 inches and hitch height of 8-1/2 inches, what you need is a ball mount that will get you as close as possible to an 8-1/2 inch rise - within 1/4 of an inch. For that we have a ball mount that gives you 8-3/4 inches of rise:
- Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount for 2" Hitches # AMSC10
Not only is this the right size for you, the # AMSC10 is a cushioned ball mount, which is really nice as it reduces vibration...
view full answer... - Recommended Hitch for a 2024 Hyundai Palisade
- I would be happy to! The wiring harness you were looking at Curt item # C43FV has been confirmed to fit the 2024 Palisade's so long as you do not have the factory tow package.
For a hitch, I recommend the etrailer item # e95ZR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Palisade with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 5,000 lbs towing capacity and a 750 lbs maximum tongue weight.
I have linked installation videos below for both of these parts to...
view full answer... - How Does The B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch Mount To The Bed Of A Truck
- Hey Don,
The B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # BWRVK3400-5W has a square tube shank that would drop down into B&W's Turnoverball hitch (gooseneck hitch) to mount to the bed. For your 2016 Ford F-350 you would need the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # BWGNRK1111. This allows you to tow both a 5th wheel and gooseneck trailer.
The # BWRVK3400-5W has a sliding base, which would only be needed if you have a bed shorter than 8' in length. If you have an 8'...
view full answer... - Recommended Hitch for a 2024 Hyundai Palisade
- Congrats on the new SUV, I would be happy to recommend those parts! To add a hitch to your 2024 Hyundai Palisade, I recommend the etrailer item # e95ZR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Hyundai with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver that has a 5,000 lbs towing capacity and a 750 lbs maximum tongue weight so it will have plenty of ability to pull a uhaul trailer.
Uhaul trailer's use 4-ways to control the lighting functions. To add one to your Palisade...
view full answer... - Towing Utility Trailer With Bike Rack While Needing More Rise From Ball Mount
- I think we have a solution for you here, but the two parts you mentioned are using an adapter and adapter together. What you can do instead is which is use a Gen-Y ball mount shanks with stacked receivers. This gives you the ability use both a ball mount and bike rack, stacked at different heights so they don't interfere with each other. I'm not sure how much more rise you need, so here are a couple options:
- 7-1/2" Drop/Rise: Shank for Gen-Y Adjustable Ball Mount # 325-GH-304
- 10"...
view full answer... - Recommended Hitch and Wiring Harness for a 2021 Lexus GX460
- To add a class III hitch to your 2021 Lexus GX460, I recommend the etrailer item # e46YR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Lexus with included hardware. This is a great hitch with a 5,000 lbs towing capacity and a simple install.
I have linked an installation video below to show you how to get it set up.
For a wiring harness you'll need to use the ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness w/ 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector and Installation Kit item # 119250KIT. This harness...
view full answer... - Can a Ball Mount Be Flipped Upwards to Tow Taller Trailers
- You absolutely can flip a ball mount upward to keep taller trailers level when it's needed. It's important to make sure the ball mount you purchase has a "rise" rating as there are a few exceptions to this rule, but for the vast majority of ball mounts on the market you can safely use them in either the rise or drop configuration.
If you don't already have a ball mount I highly recommend checking out the B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount # BWTS10037B which not only has multiple height adjustments,...
view full answer... - Recommended Hitch and Wiring Harness to Tow a Trailer w/ a 2019 Tesla Model 3
- Yes, it will! The etrailer Hitch item # e33ZR has a towing capacity of 2,000 lbs when installed on your 2019 Tesla Model 3. It looks like your vehicle's capacity is slightly higher at 2,200 lbs but either way you'll have plenty of ability to haul a 1,500 lbs - 1,700 lbs trailer.
Uhaul trailer's require a 4-way wiring connection to control the trailer's lighting functions. There no custom fit options and to avoid splicing into your Tesla's wiring you'll need to use the ZCI Circuit Protected...
view full answer... - What Frame Style Camper Tie Downs Fit 2021 Ram 3500
- We dont offer just the frame mounted portion of any of the camper tie downs we offer. You'd want to find out the brand of the tie downs that you have and contact them to see if they can get you just the parts you need if that's the route you need to go. Otherwise I attached a link to all of the tie downs we offer for your 2021 Ram 3500 for you to check out. You'll need to select the configuration of your truck from the drop down menu to see what you'd need.
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