Recommended Hitch Alignment and Backup Camera Systems

Question:

Have you ever heard of a product called Hitch-N-Sight? We had one a few years ago and cannot find one now. It enables you to see the hitch by looking in your rear view mirror. It is put on the back window and it magnifies or something. It is the greatest product I have ever used.

asked by: Laurel P

Expert Reply:

I am familiar with the stick-on mirror product Hitch-N-Sight which is applied to the inside surface of a pickup's rear window but to my knowledge these are no longer available new. You can surely find a used one online if you want to go that route.

But we can help you with another type of product for hitch alignment. Hopkins offers their Smart Hitch Backup Camera and Hitch Aligner System # HM50002 that features a 3.5-inch color monitor that shows you your hitch and that generates audible and visual indicators to tell you when you are close to your coupler. Installation is a plug-in process at the truck's existing 7-way. The system comes with a 19-foot cable but 25-foot extension # HM3100504061 is available.

If you prefer a camera system with night-vision capability and more flexible mounting options you might consider the Swift Hitch Wireless Hitch Alignment Camera and Monitor # 04928. This features a magnetic camera base and up to 300-foot transmission distance. Their similar system # SH02DIGITAL offers a longer 8-hour battery life when fully charged.

I have linked videos for each of these items as well a link to our main page for all such camera systems.