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  • What is the Warranty on the etrailer Tongue Weight Scale
  • The etrailer Tongue Weight Scale for Campers and Utility Trailers - 2,000-lb Capacity # e99044 has a lifetime limited warranty that protects against any defects in workmanship and manufacturing. It's been very highly reviewed since we brought it to the market and has worked out well for a lot of customers. I've also linked our returns policy for you.
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  • How Much Does Extreme Off-Road Ratcheting Trailer Jack w/ Wheel ORJW1SU Weigh?
  • The Extreme Off-Road Ratcheting Trailer Jack w/ Wheel - Sidewind - 10" Lift - 770 lbs - Zinc # ORJW1SU weighs 41 lbs packaged for shipping. It likely will add about 39 lbs to your tongue but depending on your trailer balance it may not all be tongue weight but the majority will be simply based on location. Your loaded trailer may change your tongue weight based on how you load your cargo. If you want a specific weight you can use a scale like the etrailer # e99044.
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  • Where is Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System Manufactured
  • The Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System # EQ37041ET referenced in your question is made right here in the USA. This is an excellent system that will do a great job of evenly distributing weight over the axles of your trailer and tow vehicle. It features integrated 4-point sway control to limit side to side movement. It has a maximum tongue weight capacity of 400 pounds. As long as the total tongue weight of your setup, which includes both the loaded tongue weight of your trailer plus...
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  • Weight Distribution Systems Made in the USA
  • There are a few weight distribution systems that are made in the USA. The TorkLift SuperHitch Everest Weight Distribution System # TLWD1000 and all of the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control systems like # BXW1000 are made in the USA. The best of these options for most trailers is the Blue Ox SwayPro System that is a fit for your total tongue weight. That total tongue weight is determined by the loaded tongue weight of your trailer as well as any cargo behind the rear...
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  • How Much Does the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Hitch system Weigh?
  • The shipping weight of the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 6,000 lbs GTW, 600 lbs TW # EQ37060ET is 98 lbs. This weight is not added to the tongue weight of the trailer hitch or the GVWR of the trailer when determining the total tongue weight.
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  • Is Shank of Hidden Hitch # 80248 11 Inch Drop Ball Mount Hollow or Solid Steel
  • The shank portion of the Hidden Hitch # 80248 ball mount is hollow 2 inch steel tube. The ball mount is rated for 3500 lbs towing/350 lbs tongue weight when used in the rise position, or 5000 lbs towing/500 lbs tongue weight when used in the drop position. You can get a better look at the ball mount by viewing the video I've linked for you.
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  • Availability of US Manufactured Weight Distribution System
  • For a weight distribution system that's manufactured in the USA, you'd want to go with an Equal-I-zer system. For a trailer with a fully loaded and ready to tow tongue weight (which includes weight of cargo stowed behind tow vehicle's rear axle) below 600 lbs, use # EQ37060ET. For a fully loaded and ready to tow trailer tongue weight of 600-1000 lbs, use # EQ37100ET. Both systems include the weight distributing shank, and the # EQ37060ET system includes a 2 inch trailer ball. The # EQ37100ET...
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  • Weight of the Fulton Trailer Jack Fixed Length # 1410050149
  • The Fulton Snap-Ring Swivel Marine Jack with Fixed Length - 400 lbs # F1410050149 weighs 10 lbs. That includes the mounting hardware.
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  • Is the Dutton-Lainson Coupler Made in the USA
  • Yes, the Dutton-Lainson Coupler # DL23870 is made in the USA. This is a 1-7/8" coupler that fits trailer frames that are 2" wide. It has a capacity of 2,000 lbs and tongue weight of 200 lbs. I have attached a video review of the coupler for your reference.
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  • Where is the etrailer Swivel Jack # MJ-1500B-DWL Manufactured?
  • While we do have some great U.S.A.-made boat trailer jacks, the etrailer Round Swivel Marine Jack # MJ-1500B-DWL is manufactured in China. However, for a super close U.S.A.-made model, I recommend the Dutton-Lainson Swivel Marine Jack # DL67MR. This jack comes with the same 1,500 pound weight capacity and a similar bracket heights of 13" (retracted) and 23" (extended). As far as compatibility, the jack fits trailer tongue heights up to 24-3/4" inches tall and square trailer tongues up...
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  • Where is the 76227 Draw-Tite Hitch Made?
  • The Draw-Tite Hitch # 76227 for your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon is manufactured in Mexico. If you were looking for an American made hitch, the Curt # C13410 will attach the exact same way. This will have the same 4,000 pound towing capacity and 600 pound tongue weight capacity as well.
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  • Is the Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch Extender # he18 Solid or Hollow
  • The Hitch Extender, # he18, is hollow at both ends so that would be tubular steel. The use of a hitch extender will reduce the capacity of the trailer hitch by 50 percent. If the hitch started with a 350 pounds tongue weight capacity, by using this extension that amount will be reduced to 175 pounds.
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  • Where Is etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver e78KR For 2005 Honda Element Manufactured?
  • The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e78KR you were looking at for your 2005 Honda Element is made in the USA, but the mounting hardware may be imported. The etrailer hitch has a 350lb tongue weight rating and 3500lb trailer weight rating and an attractive black matte finish. If you are planning on towing with your Element you will also need a vehicle wiring harness # C59236 and a hitch ball, ball mount, and hitch pin and clip which can all be found in the etrailer Ball Mount Kit # 989900. I...
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  • Where is this Draw-Tite 75607 made?
  • The Draw-Tite # 75607 is made in Mexico. If you are looking for a hitch that will fit your 2007 Chevy Colorado that is made in the US, you will want to go with the Curt # 13252. This is rated a little lower than the # 75607, but will still handle up to 4,000 pounds towing and 400 pounds of tongue weight.
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  • Where is Buyers Products Combination Ball and Pintle Hitch Made
  • The Buyers Products 10 Ton Combination Hitch with Mounting Kit # 33710057 is made in the USA. This hitch comes with a 2-5/16" hitch ball as well as the mounting hardware. It has a 20,000 lb towing capacity and a 4,000 lb tongue weight capacity. I have added a link below to a video review for you to check out as well of the Buyers Products 10 Ton Combination Hitch with Mounting Kit # 33710057.
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  • Quality of Brophy Pintle Hook for 2-1/2 Inch Hitches
  • The Brophy Pintle Hook for 2-1/2" Hitches - 36,000 lbs # BR27FR is a very sturdy hitch with a nice powder coat finish. It is definitely heavy duty weighing about 20 lbs and designed for large vehicles with a 2-1/2 inch hitch receiver. It is rated for 36K towing and a tongue weight of 3K lbs. I've attached a video to help.
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  • Highest Capacity Frame Mounted Trailer Hitch for RV
  • The trailer hitch with the most capacity is the Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver for RVs, 22" to 66" Wide # C13704 which has a towing capacity of 5,000 lbs and tongue weight capacity of 500 lbs. This will work on box frames, C-channel frames, or I-beam frames that are between 22" and 66" wide. I have added a link to a video review of this hitch for you to check out as well.
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  • Material Size and Thickness on Curt Class IV Hitch C14011
  • The main cross tube of Curt hitch # C14011 is a 3-inch square cross-section and has a thickness of .188-inches. The mounting flanges are thicker still at .31-inches. The Curt 2-inch Class IV hitch receiver # C14011 does carry substantial tongue weight (TW) and gross towing weight (GTW) ratings of 1200-lbs and 12,000-lbs, respectively. Installation of this hitch requires removal of the factory-installed hitch. That hitch will be a 2-inch Class III likely to be rated for about 500-lbs TW. Hitch...
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  • Are Hitches Available for a 2008 Volvo XC90 Made with Square or Round Tube
  • All the hitches we offer for your 2008 Volvo XC90 use square tube construction. No drilling, trimming or vehicle modification will be required, the hitch bolts to existing holes in the vehicle. The nice thing about the design of the hitch is that the cross tube is concealed behind the bumper, so the receiver tube is the only visible portion of the hitch. The two hitches available are pretty similar, visually speaking but the Draw-Tite # 75152 has a higher tongue weight capacity (maximum...
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  • How are Hitch Balls Secured to Mount on Flash Solid Steel Adjustable Ball Mount
  • I reached out to the manufacturer who said the hitch balls on the Flash Solid Steel Adjustable Ball Mounts are a solid piece that has a bolt running through it inside the mount. What this means is that there is zero chance of it coming apart while you are towing your trailer. Simply abide by the capacities of the hitch and it is extremely safe. There are a number of Flash Solid Steel Ball Mounts, each of which comes with a 2" and 2-51/6" hitch balls and the correct one for your needs will...
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