Expert Answers about Hitch Step

• What Hitch Step do You Recommend for My 2-1/2 Hitch?
• I have a great solution for you to use a hitch step with your 2-1/2" hitch. Unfortunately, while we do not have any hitch steps that fit a 2-1/2" hitch, I recommend using the Hitch Stair with 2 Steps for 2" Trailer Hitches Item # RHS2 along with the B&W Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeve - 2-1/2" to 2" # BWRHXA2182. With this setup, the reducer sleeve transforms your 2-1/2" receiver to a 2" receiver in order to use the # 288-08400. Using the reducer will not decrease the overall weight capacity...
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• How to Choose TorkLift Truck Camper Tie Downs
• The specific TorkLift camper tie downs you'll want for your 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500HD will depend on the hitch you have any whether you have a step. Here are the possibilities and the parts for each regular cab setup. 8 Foot Bed - Regular Cab - without board or step underneath truck bed and with a factory installed hitch: Use # TLC2215 and # TLC3215 8 Foot Bed - Regular Cab - without board or step underneath truck bed and with a non-Torklift aftermarket hitch: Use # TLC2215 and # TLR3500 8...
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• Is There a CE Smith Trailer Fender Step Mount Bracket Wider Than 3?
• I have a different product that may help you as the CE Smith Galvanized Steel Step # CE26212G at 3" wide is the widest that CE Smith makes. The HitchMate Boat Trailer Step # HE4036 has a 9" long by 5" wide step pad. It also uses a non-slip step surface to reduce the risk of sliding off the step. This step will bolt to trailer frames up to 3" wide and 5" tall.
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• Towing Setup for a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 w/ Factory Step Bumper and a 144WB
• Yes, we do sell a hitch that is compatible with the factory step bumper on your 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500. It is the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver item # 75601. This hitch is custom fit and designed to fit the 144WB of your Sprinter van. I have attached an installation video. This hitch also comes with a bracket to mount a 7-way vehicle connector. I recommend the Tekonsha OEM Replacement Vehicle Wiring Harness w Brake Controller Adapter - 7 Way Trailer Connector item...
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• Are We Able to Install Trailer Hitch Ourselves on 2014 Ford Escape?
• The install on our trailer hitches is something that etrailer.com prides itself on making simplified for our customers. Within our resources we have step-by-step professional install videos, help articles and lifetime technical support from the experts at etrailer.com. The hitch I'm recommending can be installed yourself, but it depends on your technical ability. I recommend two people to help with the mounting of the hitch. The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75782 is the...
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• Trailer Hitch For A 2002 Ford Ranger With Step Side Bed
• Yes, The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13138 is confirmed to fit your 2002 Ford Ranger with step side bed. The trailer hitch has a bolt-on installation with no welding required. It has a gloss black powder coat finish that is over a protective base coat that offers a superior rust resistance. The trailer hitch has a maximum gross trailer weight up to 4,000 pounds and has a maximum tongue weight up to 400 pounds. I would recommend checking your vehicle's manual to find out the proper...
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• Rear Tie-Down Recommendation for My 2006 Ford F-350 Super Duty
• When determining if rear Torklift tie-downs are available for your 2006 Ford F-350 Super Duty, it truly depends on your bed length, what hitch model you have installed (if any), or if you have a board/step underneath your truck. For example, if you have a 6-3/4' bed with a non-Torklift aftermarket hitch with a board or step underneath your bed, the rear Torklift tie-downs you would need are the # TLR3500. In order to determine if any are available for your 2006 Ford F-350, feel free to...
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• Recommend Hitch for a 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Van
• I would be happy to help you find a hitch receiver for your 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 van with a factory step. In order to haul a trailer you are going to need a wiring harness as well. The Curt item # 13358 you were looking at is the best hitch receiver available. I highly recommend it based on its ease of installation, weight capacity, and the built in bracket for attaching a wiring harness. The Curt Trailer Hitch item # 13358 has a maximum gross trailer weight of 5,000 lbs and...
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• Does Bike With Step Through Frame Need Bike Rack Adapter on Swagman XTC-2 Bike Rack
• You will not need the Bike Frame Adapter Bar for Women's, Children's, and Alternative Frame Bikes # 64005 with the Swagman XTC-2 2-Bike Platform Rack for 1-1/4" and 2" Trailer Hitches # S64670. That adapter is normally used for hanging-style bike racks to give bikes with step-through frames a vertical mounting point. However, the XTC-2 does not require it; as you can see by the accompanying photo and review a customer sent in of this rack, they were able to use the XTC-2 with a step-through...
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• Do I Need to Use a Bike Frame Adapter with a Step-Thru Bike on the Sport Rider SE # HLY84FR?
• Yes. For using the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches # HLY84FR with a step-thru bike frame, you need to use a bike frame adapter bar like the Swagman Deluxe Bike Frame Adapter Bar # 64005. This will provide your step-thru frame will a straight, horizontal plane to attach to the ratcheting hooks of the rack. I went ahead and attached a video that shows how the adapter bar works.
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• Aftermarket Hitches Compatible with TorkLift Rear Camper Tie Down TLR3500
• If your 1999 Dodge Ram 3500 is an 8-foot bed without a board or step underneath truck bed and with a non-Torklift aftermarket hitch, then you will use TorkLift rear camper tie-down kit # TLR3500 that you referenced. All aftermarket trailer hitch fits for the long bed with standard/step bumper are shown on the linked page. Among these are Class III hitch # 75101 from Draw-Tite, Class IV hitch # 14001 from Curt, and Class V hitch # BWHDRH25132.
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• Tork Lift Magnum Hitch and Camper Tie-Downs for 2013 Ram 3500 8-Foot Bed with Tube Steps
• Thank you for the photos of your Ram 3500 with tube steps and existing hitch. These are helpful in determining the correct items to equip your truck. To be absolutely sure about your product needs I reviewed your photos and vehicle details with my contact at TorkLift. We can get you set up with a dual-hitch configuration but there is NOT a dual-receiver hitch model from TorkLift that fits your truck. To add a second receiver to your existing hitch you can use the following parts: SuperHitch...
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• Highest Capacity Hitch Available for 2021 Ford F-150
• The highest capacity receiver hitch we offer for the 2021 Ford F-150 would be the Draw-Tite Class V hitch, part # DT35MR which has an 11000 lb towing/1100 lb tongue weight capacity for standard towing or 14000 lbs towing/1400 lbs tongue weight capacity if used with a weight distribution system. The hitch will fit your truck, as long as you have the factory step bumper. If you don't have the factory step bumper, you'll want to use the Curt Class IV hitch, part # C26HR which has a 10000...
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• Torklift Tie-Downs For A 2021 Ram 3500
• The TorkLift Talon Custom Frame-Mounted Camper Tie-Downs - Aluminum - Front # TL94FR and The TorkLift Talon Custom Frame-Mounted Camper Tie-Downs - Aluminum - Rear # TL34FR will work for your 2021 Ram 3500 if you have a 8 foot bed that has a fixed board or step under the cab and has a factory installed hitch. Both tie-downs are rustproof and lightweight aluminum alloy tie-down inserts secure to the durable stainless steel receiver brackets. The high-impact powder coat finish adds an extra...
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• Recommended E-Bike Rack for a Step-Thru Bike With Fenders On A 2020 Chevrolet Traverse
• For your 2020 Chevrolet Traverse, I recommend checking out the : -Swagman E-Spec Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes # S94FR. This bike rack is capable of handling 2 e-bikes weighing up to 70-lbs each, for a total of 140-lbs, can accommodate up to a 3" wide tire, and will work with bikes that have fenders as well as step-thru bikes. I have attached a product review video for you to check out as well.
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• Stealth Hitch and Trailer Wiring Harness for 2020 BMW X5 M50i X-drive
• The # SH64MR Stealth Hitch you'd looked at is a fit for your 2020 BMW X5 if it's an M Performance model. If you have the M Sport model, you'd want to use # SH89VR instead. The receiver included with either hitch is designed for carrying hitch mounted accessories only, and isn't designed to tow a trailer. To tow a trailer, you'll need the # SH58VR towing kit which includes the ball mount and the trailer wiring harness assembly. The towing kit is compatible with all models of the 2020 BMW...
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch For A 2018 Ram 2500 8 Foot Bed With Factory Hitch
• When it comes to installing a trailer hitch on your 2018 Ram 2500 8 Foot Bed With Factory Hitch The TorkLift SuperHitch Original Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V - 2 inch # TLD1109 is confirmed to fit your vehicle and you will not have to remove the rear folding step. The trailer hitch has a bolt-on installation with no welding required. It has a black powder coat finish which resists corrosion. The trailer hitch has a maximum gross trailer weight up to 17,000 pounds and has...
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• Will I need to Hard Wire a Brake Controller for my 2006 Ford Explorer
• You will need to hard wire or splice in the brake controller. We have a kit called an # ETBC7 that contains all the wiring you will need to take your 4-flat connector to a 4-flat and 7-pole combination connector and wire the brake controller. I have included a video that shows step-by-step how to do this. Since you have a light duty hitch, I would also suggest making sure your hitch can handle the trailer you intend to tow. You may need to upgrade to a Class III hitch with a 2-inch hitch...
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• Boat Trailer Hitch and Wiring Harness for 2002 Hyundai Elantra
• First you will need a hitch like part # C11220 installed on your vehicle with drawbar part # 3593 and a 3/4 inch shank Hitch Ball fitted for your trailer like those found on the link I have provided. Please note, the manufacturer specifies this drawbar to be used only in the rise position. Once you have these, the next step is wiring for the trailer lights. The first wiring step is to add a connector to your vehicle. You will need part # 119178KIT. This hardwire kit includes a tester to...
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• Can Adapter Bar be Used to Secure Step-Through Frame Bike on the Swagman XC 2-Bike Rack
• Yes! For situations like yours where one of the bikes has a step-through frame you can definitely use an adapter bar like the Swagman # 64005 to secure your wife's bike on your XC 2-Bike Rack # S64650. We have spoken with manufacturers before and this is what they recommend doing as well.
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