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  • Can the Draw-Tite Ultra Frame Hitch Be Installed on a Fifth Wheel Trailer
  • When installing a hitch on a travel or 5th trailer, the frame width of the trailer is an important factor in choosing a hitch. You will need to measure between the inside of the 5th wheel trailer's frame to determine which hitch will work for your application. You will also need to contact the manufacturer of your trailer to see if your trailer can have a hitch installed and if a hitch can be installed, what is the maximum tongue weight allowed for the rear of your 5th wheel trailer. The...
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  • Can an Aftermarket Trailer Hitch be Installed on a 2017 Toyota Tundra with Factory Trailer Hitch
  • I do have an option for you however, all of the aftermarket trailer hitches we offer for your 2017 Toyota Tundra except one will not work if there is a factory trailer hitch already installed. The next question people usually ask is if they were to remove the factory trailer hitch could they then install an aftermarket trailer hitch. Unfortunately, this cannot be done either as the factory trailer hitch is part of the support for the rear bumper. The only and I mean only option we have...
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  • Are Holes Already There for Trailer Hitch Installation on 2019 Nissan Frontier
  • Correct; the holes will already be there on your 2019 Nissan Frontier when installing any of the trailer hitches that fit this truck. If you take a look at the accompanying photo you can see where these holes are being pointed out by our installer. This photo is from the linked installation video, at about the 3:30 mark. This will be the same for each of the trailer hitches that fit your 2019 Nissan Frontier: - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98869 - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #...
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  • Does Trailer Hitch for 2020 Chevy Equinox Sit in Same Spot as Factory Hitch
  • That's a good question, and the answer is that aftermarket hitches for a 2020 Chevy Equinox do sit a little lower than the factory trailer hitches, but not by a whole lot. The aftermarket hitches sit just under the bumper while the OEM hitch is up a little higher. The best trailer hitches for your 2020 Equinox are from Draw-Tite, and the right one will depend on the engine of your Equinox. The Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 76419 is for NON-diesel engines while the Draw-Tite Trailer...
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  • Do Any Panels or Fascia Need to be Removed to Install Trailer Hitch on 2019 Honda Passport
  • The installation of a trailer hitch receiver on a 2019 Honda Passport is as simple as it gets for any vehicle and does not require any removal of any panels or fascia at all. All that is required to install a trailer hitch is lifting the hitch into place and bolt it in. This process is true of both trailer hitch receivers that fit your '19 Passport, which are: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13421 - Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 76290 Since these hitches are so similar in function...
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  • How Does Mississippi State Trailer 2 Inch Hitch Cover # AMG100321 Mount to Trailer Hitch
  • Yes, the Mississippi State Trailer 2 Inch Hitch Receiver Cover, item # AMG100321, attaches to the hitch with a 5/8 inch hitch pin. On the back of the cover there is a channel that slides in the 2 inch hitch and a foam rubber gasket to prevent the cover from rattling in the receiver. I would recommend a hitch lock to prevent theft of the hitch cover. The Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock - Flush Design for 2 inch Trailer Hitches, item # e98880, and the etrailer 2 inch Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock...
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  • Do Curt Trailer Hitches For 2023 Mazda CX-50 Install The Same
  • The installation is going to be the same process for both the Curt trailer hitches that fit your 2023 Mazda CX-50, which are the following part numbers: - 2" Hitch: Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C38BR - 1-1/4" Hitch: Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C27DR Both are very straightforward, requiring you to unscrew and remove the hitch panel, trim the underbody bumper fascia support, and then bolt the hitch on with the included bolts. That's all there is to it, and it will be exactly the same...
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  • Can a Trailer Hitch be Installed on a Camper Trailer With a Corrugated I-Beam Frame
  • There are several different ways to attach a trailer hitch to a trailer frame. With I-beam frames, a trailer hitch like the Curt Adjustable Motorhome Hitch, # C13701, could be welded to the underside of the frame rail. This would prevent any interference with the middle of the I-beam. This trailer hitch can fit frame widths of 18 inches to 51 inches. Since the middle of the I-beam frame is corrugated, I recommend contacting your trailer manufacturer to see if the trailer's frame can support...
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  • Hitch Handle Operation on Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30033
  • It is not necessary to lock the hitch handle in the open position to couple your trailer to this hitch. Please refer to the attached installation instructions. The approved method for coupling your trailer to the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30033 is detailed in these instructions. Please note that other fifth wheel hitches may operate differently. Rotate the handle latch (please see Fig. 10 of the attached instructions) toward the trailer so it is free of the groove in the handle....
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  • Trailer Hitch Installation on a 2009 Nissan Cube with Ground Effects
  • We do have trailer hitch options for your 2009 Nissa Cube, but the Hidden Hitch Class III Trailer Hitch, # 87538, that you referenced will not fit on your vehicle. This hitch was designed for Nissan pickup trucks. For your vehicle, I recommend looking at the Curt # C11202. According to Curt, this hitch will fit all models of the 2009 Nissan Cube, however they do not mention if any bumper modification is required on the models with ground effects. At this time the only trailer hitches...
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  • Trailer Hitch Options for a 1995 Isuzu Pickup
  • There are universal style trailer hitches that you may be able to adapt to your 1995 Isuzu Pickup, but, trailer hitch manufacturers do not make a custom fit trailer hitch for that truck. Universal trailer hitches like the Draw-Tite Weld-on Ultra Frame Hitch, # 41990-07, have mounting brackets that fit a variety of different frame styles and are adjustable to fit different frame widths, but they do require welding to install. Because this is a universal application, it would be up to the...
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  • Can Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly w/ 2-5/16 Inch Hitch Ball Switch to 2 Inch Hitch Ball
  • Yes, you can switch from the 2-5/16" hitch ball to a 2" hitch ball with the Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly with Chain Drive - 2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 10,000 lbs # TVXL25. All you will need is the 2" Hitch Ball w/ Base for Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly # TVBB2.
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  • How to Insert the Trailer Hitch Pin on Curt Trailer Hitch # C11387 for a 2010 Mini Clubman
  • In order to insert the hitch pin through the bike rack and hitch receiver on Curt Trailer Hitch # C11387 on a 2010 Mini Clubman, you would have to reach up underneath the rear bumper. There is access to the hitch pin hole and to the safety chain loops for underneath. The design of the Mini is the reason for this method of hitch pin installation. Because this is a class I, 1-1/4 inch trailer hitch, you will be limited to a bike rack compatible with this type of hitch and limited to just...
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  • Trailer Hitch Installation on a 2005 Mini Cooper
  • We actually have a video of a trailer hitch being installed on a 2005 Mini Cooper that you can check out. I have provided a link to the installation video as well as a link to the installation instructions. At this time, the Curt Class I Trailer Hitch, # C11126, is the only trailer hitch available for your vehicle. The rear bumper will need to be removed to install this hitch. Our installers found that removing the rear wheels and spare tire made this process much easier. The specific...
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  • Operation Details of The Draw-Tite Pintle Hook Combo # C48200
  • The Pintle Hook Combo # C48200 can be used for trailers that have a pintle hook setup that use a lunette ring, or for trailers that have a coupler and attach to a hitch ball. You cannot use the pintle to lock or secure the trailer to the hitch ball. To use the hitch ball, your trailer would need to have a 2-5/16 inch coupler to secure to the hitch ball. If you have a 2-1/2 inch hitch receiver, you will need to use Pintle Hook Mounting Plate, part # RP45294. If you have a 2 inch receiver,...
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  • Will an Aftermarket Trailer Hitch Install Behind the Bumper Cutout on a 2016 Honda Pilot
  • The factory trailer hitch is the only option that allows for the receiver tube opening on a trailer hitch to exit out of the rear bumper cutout for a 2016 Honda Pilot. The factory trailer hitch is also going to be far from cost effective so if it does not bother you to have the receiver tube hang down below the bumper (see photo) then the etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Receiver part # E98840 is a great option for you. It will also be much easier to install than the factory trailer hitch and...
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  • Is There An Install Video of the Draw-Tite Hitch 75078 On a 2002 Toyota Tacoma
  • The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 13013 and the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 75078 both install in the exact same manner on your 2002 Toyota Tacoma, using the same holes with the same hardware. Therefore, you can use the install video I have attached for you on the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver to help with installing the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver. That said, we do not have an install video of the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver so this...
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  • Will Installing and Using a Trailer Hitch Affect the Tire Sensors on a 2014 Mazda 3 Hatchback
  • Installing a trailer hitch such as Curt trailer hitch # C11377 will not affect the tire sensors. However, depending on what you use the hitch for the extra weight in the hitch could cause an inaccurate reading of the tire sensors but should go back to normal (if it happens at all) once the load is removed from the hitch. If you want to use the hitch for a bike rack or cargo carrier and not towing then I recommend going with Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 24914. Also, make sure the accessory...
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  • Does Trim of 2019 Honda Passport Get Modified to Install Curt Trailer Hitch
  • I checked with Curt and the trailer hitch part # C13421 that you referenced does fit your 2019 Honda Passport and does not require any rear trim panel modifications. Basically the hitch just gets raised into position and from there you just bolt it into place!
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  • Does Trailer Valet XL Work With Trailers That Have 1-7/8, 2 and 2-5/16 Hitch Balls
  • You can use the Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly with Chain Drive - 2" Hitch Ball # TVXL2 with trailers that have a 2" hitch ball, and you can also use it with a trailers that have a 2-5/16" ball but would need to add the 2-5/16" Hitch Ball w/ Base for Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly # TVBB25. This would not work well with a trailer that has a 1-7/8" hitch ball, so for that you would need a standard dolly like the Rack'Em Trailer Dolly with 1-7/8" Hitch Ball # RA20. The the Valet XL would...
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