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Roadmaster Tow Bars RM-048-2 Review- Video
Today we're going to be taking a look at part number RM-048-2, and this is the Road Master High Low Hitch Adapter. Now one of the leading causes of tow system failure is an out of level tow bar. That's simply when a tow bar is at an upward or downward slope. An accessory like this will allow you to connect your tow bar at a safe level height. It's going to allow for proper positioning of your tow bar system. It can be used in either the drop or rise position. Right here it's in the rise position and we can simply flip it over, that way it can be used in the drop position as well. more
11/10/2014 9:27:15 AM
Roadmaster Tow Bars RM-077-2 Review- Video
Today we'll be reviewing part number RM-077-2. This is the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter, providing a 2" drop or 2" rise measuring from the center of the shank to the center of the pin holes here on the receiver tube. It's actually going to give us 2-1/4" going up and 2-1/4" going down. That's going to be our drop or rise. It is designed for a 2" x 2" trailer hitch receiver. It's a really simple installation. I'm going to go ahead and show you how it installs inside of our hitch. more
10/31/2014 9:48:14 AM
Diversi-Tech Adapter Sleeve Installation - 2013 Ford F-250- Video
Today on our 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty, we'll be test fitting the stainless steel adapter sleeve with hitch lock for Diversi-Tech 2 inch locking ball mounts, part number DTADP35. This adapter sleeve allows you to use your Diversi-Tech locking ball mount with a 2 inch and a 2 1/2 inch receiver. If you have multiple work vehicles, this will allow you to easily transfer one ball mount from one vehicle to the next vehicle. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the sleeve into the 2 1/2 inch opening of our vehicle. We'll then take the included hitch lock, which we'll slide into the hole closest to the vehicle through the hitch. We'll then lock it on the other side. We'll now use one of Diversi-Tech's 2 inch locking aluminum ball mount, which we will slide into the sleeve and line up the holes of the ball mount into the holes furthest away from the vehicle's sleeve. more
8/21/2014 4:00:27 PM
TorkLift SuperTruss Hitch Extenstion Installation - 2005 Ford F-350 Super Duty- Video
Rate your transcript OrderClientKevin BrossRef #20534Order #TC0622249609 Today our 2005 Ford Super Duty F350 well be installing the Torklift Super Truss Hitch Extension, part number TLE1532. This will work with the previously installed Torklift Super Hitch. Now note, the Super Hitch has already been previously installed is the magnum version which has a 2 and a half inch top receiver tube. Weve got a bushing thats already inside the hitch and well slide our extension into the bushing. Well line up the hitch pin holes then install our pin and clip. Now well install the lower compression tube into the bottom of our hitch. Again, well line up the hitch pin hole, install our pin and clip. Next were going to install 2 collars; one towards the front and one towards the back of our hitch extension. more
8/14/2014 11:24:37 AM
Curt Hitch Adapters - Hitch Extender - C45796 Review- Video
Today we'll be reviewing part number C45796. This is the Curt Extender for 2 inch receivers providing 18 inch extension. Has its own capacity of 3,500 pounds with a towing weight capacity of 350 pounds. Has a nice black powder coat finish which is going to help us stand up against rusting corrosion and it's going to fit your 2 inch by 2 inch hitch receiver, has a nice solid shank here on the back, it's not hollow, so this extender is very durable. Just keep in mind that when using the hitch extender, it will reduce your hitch's overall capacity by 50%. This extender is going to extend your trailer hitch receiver opening out from the rear view vehicle to avoid any of those obstacles that you need to clear. You're also going to be able to gain some extra clearance for your trailer and you're going to be able to mount your hitch route accessories without having to remove your rear mount and spare tire. Now to go over a few basic measurements, we have an overall length of about 32 3/4 of an inch. The distance from the center of 1 pin hole to the other is 18 inches, so that's where we get our 18 inch extension from. more
4/15/2014 3:31:54 PM
Reese Hitch Adapters - Hitch Reducer - 38735 Review- Video
Today we'll be reviewing part number 38735. This is the Reese Super Titan Receiver Adapter, a 3" to 2" Reducer Sleeve. This reduced the 3" opening on the Super Titan hitch down to a standard 2" opening, making this an ideal adapter to haul those 2" by 2" accessories that you have, whether it's a bike rack or a hitch mounted cargo carrier. This is going to measure 9-5/8" in overall length. It's going measure 3-1/4" tall by 3-1/4" in width. Due to the shorter extension, it does retain tongue weight capacity. This gives us a gross towing weight of 12,000 pounds, with a maximum tongue weight of 1,200 pounds. more
4/15/2014 3:36:09 AM
Reese Hitch Adapters - Hitch Extender - RP11006 Review- Video
Today we'll be taking a look at part #RP11006 this the Reese Hitch Extender for 2inch by 2inch trailer hitch receiver. It's going to provide is with an 18 inches of extension, so this is going to help you clear any of those obstacles when making a sharp turns when towing. We're going to get our extension measurement, by measuring from one pin hole to the other, and we're measuring from the center of our rear to the center of our front pinhole. That's going to give us a measurement right at 18 inches. This also features a step that's going to provide easy access to those hard to reach places, it's going to be ideal for owners with a truck helping you still gain access to that truck bed. So you just place your step on to the mounting brackets, and then you'd install your mounting hardware. In here what you have is you have 4 screws, so you would place a screw inside each bolt, and then you'd install the lock nut, and then at that time, you'd also take the appropriate sized wrench or socket wrench and tighten each one down to increase the amount of stability, and to increase the safety. This is going to provide is with a gross towing weight of 4000 pounds, and a maximum tongue weight of 400 pounds, and also when using a weight distribution system, the gross towing weight is going to increase to 6500 pounds, and the tongue weight will increase to 650 pounds. Just keep in mind that there is a limiting factor, and it's going to be the capacity of your hitch. more
2/19/2014 1:58:53 PM
Brophy Hitch Reducer Trailer Hitch Receiver Review- Video
Today I will be taking a quick look at the Brophy Hitch Reducer from a two inch to an inch and a quarter. This is part number HT02. We'll go ahead and show you how it performs. Here at the back of our ATV, our ATV does have a two inch hitch, which is installed on the back of our chassis. The adapter sleeve is going to work really well, because it allows us to install and inch and a quarter accessory onto our ATV. You can see that it has two pinholes here in the sleeve and that's going to allow us to actually slide it into the shank of our two inch hitch. Our hitch reducer does come with a half inch hitch pin, which is going to be used to install the sleeve to our two inch hitch. This is a great way to install an inch and a quarter accessory. more
2/7/2014 3:33:28 PM
Brophy Hitch Adapters - Hitch Expander - HT5R Review- Video
Today we'll be taking a look at part number HT5R. This is the Brophy Hitch Adapter, converting an 1-1/4" hitch to a 2" trailer hitch receiver. It does provide a 5" rise. Our rise is measured from the top of the 1-1/4" shank to the inside top edge of the 2" by 2" receiver opening. This is going to help convert our 1-1/4" hitch or class 1 and 2 receiver to a 2" receiver. Just keep in mind it's not to be used for towing or with snow plows. more
1/9/2014 2:21:13 PM
Reese Hitch Accessories - Hitch Adapter - RP11005 Review- Video
Today we'll be taking a look at part number RP11005. This is the Reese Hitch Extender for a two inch by two inch trailer hitch. It also comes with a nice step and it's going to provide fourteen inches of extension. This is going to help you clear any obstacles when making those sharp turns when towing and again, it's going to extend your hitch by fourteen inches, and we get that extension by measuring from the center of one pin hole to the center of the other, and on our ruler, it shows fourteen inches. This does feature a nice step that's going to provide easy access to our truck bed. I'll go ahead and show you how that installs real quickly. Our grip pad has a nice adhesive backing that we would just fit in place to the desired location. We fit our step over top of our bracket, and then we would take our included bolts and fit them through the appropriate holes. more
1/7/2014 12:48:11 PM
Brophy Hitch Adapters - Hitch Expander - HT58 Review- Video
Today well be reviewing part number HT58. This is the Brophy hitch adapter, thats going to convert your inch and five-eighths hitch to a two-inch hitch. It has a really nice black powder coated finish thats going to help stand up against rust and corrosion.Keep in mind that this extender or this adapter is for use with bike carriers and cargo carriers. Probably need to stay away from some larger, heavier items, so its not to be used for your regular towing or with snowplows. When using this adapter, your weight capacity of the hitch will be reduced by fifty percent. You also need to use a hitch pin and clip, that is sold separately. more
1/7/2014 12:15:29 PM
Brophy Hitch Adapters - Hitch Extender - HES6 Review- Video
Today we'll be reviewing part number HES6. This is the Brophy Hitch Extender for 1 1/4 trailer hitch receivers. From the center of one pinhole to the center of the other, we have a measurement of 6 inches. That's going to be the amount of extension that this extender provides. It's really going to help when it comes to staying away from hitting our trailer or propane tanks going around those sharp curves. This extender is really going to help assist in that. We have a measurement of about 3 inches from the end of our receiver tube to the center of our pinhole. more
1/7/2014 11:16:07 AM
Heininger Holdings Hitch Adapters - Hitch Extender - HE6000 Review- Video
Today well be reviewing part number HE6000. This is the Advantage SportsRack hitch extender for two-inch trailer hitches. This hitch adapter will extend your trailer hitch receiver by up to eleven inches. Its going to help provide some clearance for your hitch-grounded accessories to extend out past your vehicles tailgate, spare tire, or even your bumper. You can see the different mounting holes that we havetwo in the rear that slide into the receiver tube of our hitch, and two up front for different locations on our accessory. It has this nice anti-rattle bolt that threads into the blue nut retainer. The blue nut retainer can be moved to accommodate either hole. more
1/7/2014 11:15:42 AM
Blue Ox Hitch Adapters - Hitch Reducer - BX88187 Review- Video
Today we'll be reviewing part number BX88187. This is the Blue Ox Hitch Reducer Sleeve 2-1/2" to 2" Trailer Hitch. This is going to let you use your 2" hitch mount accessories inside of your 2-1/2" trailer hitch. This part will slide into the trailer hitch receiver to reduce the size from a 2-1/2" by 2-1/2" to a 2" by 2" receiver. It's constructed of a nice sturdy steel, and it's going to help stand up against corrosion with a nice black powder coat finish. It does require a pin and clip, and that product is sold separately, and you can refer to this reducer sleeve's product page underneath "Related Items" to view that product. To go over some basic measurements for you, we have an overall length of about 5-3/4". From the center of the pinhole to the front of the reducer sleeve, we have about 4". more
1/7/2014 11:14:56 AM
TorkLift Hitch Adapters - Hitch Extender - TLE1560 Review- Video
Today, were going to review part number TLE 1560. This is the Torklift Super Truss Hitch Extension for the SuperHitch Trailer Hitch Receivers. This part number is 60 inches in length. Now, for demonstration purposes, I do have it installed in the receiver hitch but this part number does not come with the hitch. Were just, were using this for the demonstration. We do sell the Torklift SuperHitches separately on our website. more
11/11/2013 11:49:12 AM
TorkLift Hitch Adapters - Hitch Extender - TLE1548 Review- Video
Today we're going to review part number TLE1548. This is the TorkLift SuperTruss Hitch Extension for the SuperHitch Trailer Hitch Receivers. This part number is 48 inches in length. Now, this extension will allow you to extend the top receiver on your TorkLift SuperHitch dual receiver trailer hitch to clear any obstacles, such as maybe a bed-mounted camper. This is a heavy duty design system, which will let you maintain the high towing capacity that allows you to use a standard weight distribution system. On most cases where you need to use an extension on the hitch that might be underneath your truck bed, in other words, if you put a camper on, extends out over your truck bed, you need to reach the hitch underneath. Most extensions would be just like a single, a tube that would slide into receiver and then hang out this far. more
11/11/2013 10:45:46 AM
TorkLift Hitch Adapters - Hitch Extender - TLE1542 Review- Video
Today were going to review part number TLE1542. This is the TorkLift SuperTruss hitch extension for the SuperHitch trailer hitch receivers. This is the 42 inch long version. Now for demonstration purposes we are going to be reviewing the extension part itself. I do have it set up into the SuperHitch Magnum trailer hitch. We do sell those separately. more
11/11/2013 8:41:23 AM
TorkLift Hitch Adapters - Hitch Extender - TLE1536 Review- Video
Speaker: Today were going to review Part No. TLE1536. This is the Tork Life Super Truss Hitch Extension for the Super Hitch Trailer Hitch Receivers This part number is the 36 inch long version. This video review is going to be on the extension and its hardware. This part does not include the Super Hitch Receiver shown here. We just use that to attach the extension to it. more
11/8/2013 8:37:47 AM
TorkLift Hitch Adapters - Hitch Extender - TLE1528 Review- Video
Today we're going to review part #TLE1528. This is the Torque Lift Super Truss Hitch Extension for your Super HitchTrailer Hitch Receivers. This part is 28" long. The review on this is just for the extensionand the support chains on the side. I do have it set up already in a Torque Lift Super Hitch Magnum Receiver for demonstration purposes. This part number would just include the extension part of it and the hardware. more
11/7/2013 12:52:11 PM
TorkLift Hitch Adapters - Hitch Extender - TLE1524 Review- Video
Today we're going to review part number TLE1524. This is the TorkLift SuperTruss Hitch Extension for your SuperHitch trailer hitch receivers. For the demo of this I just want to let you know that I am showing it already installed on a SuperHitch receiver. This receiver is not included with this part number. This review is just for the extension part of it. We do sell the receiver separately. This extension piece will extend your SuperHitch receiver opening to clear any obstacles such as your bed-mounted camper so you can tow. more
11/1/2013 12:48:22 PM
TorkLift Hitch Adapters - Hitch Extender - TLE1521 Review- Video
Today we are going to review part number TLE1521, this is the Torklift SuperTruss hitch extension for the Super Hitch Trailer hitch receivers. This review is on the extension part, which is just the part that would insert into the trailer hitch. For demonstration purposes, I do have it installed into the Super Hitch receiver which is sold separately. This part number would just pertain to the extension and it's parts. This extension piece will extend you SuperHitch receiver opening and clear any obstacles, such as your bed mounted camper so that you can tow. The heavy duty design will let you maintain a high towing capacity and allows you to use a standard weight distribution system. This extension will slide into both receivers, it uses the top part and then it has a compression tube that it would be bolted to that slides into the bottom receiver and if you notice it has these turnbuckles and chains on the side for added support. This extension can only be used, it is designed specifically for the Torklift SuperHitch Original or Magnum Dual receiver trailer hitches. more
11/1/2013 11:27:25 AM
Reese Titan Hitch Reducer Sleeve Review - 2013 Ford F-250- Video
Today on our 2013 Ford F250, well be test fitting the Reese Titan Reducer Sleeve, part number 58102. Now this adapter allows you to quickly and easily convert your 2 inch hitch receiver to a 2 inch receiver, allowing you to carry ball mounts, cargo carriers, or any other 2 inch hitch receiver accessory which uses a standard 5/8 hitch pin. Well begin our test fit by sliding the adapter into the opening of our hitch. Well then slide in our 2 inch accessory, align the pinholes, and install our pin and clip, and with that, thatll complete todays test fit for the Reese Titan Reducer Sleeve, part number 58102, on our 2013 Ford F250. . more
9/25/2013 1:52:47 PM
MaxxTow Hitch Adapters - Hitch Extender - MT70070 Review- Video
Today we're gonna review part number MT70070. This is the MaxxTow Dual Hitch Extension for a 2-inch receiver with a 4,000-pound weight capacity. This dual hitch extension will have a lower receiver for towbar or trailer use and it has a 4,000-pound gross towing weight capacity. The top receiver is for use of hitch accessories only. It's not to be used for any type of towing, and it has a 400-pound tongue weight capacity. This extension is built of a sturdy steel construction. more
9/17/2013 8:18:13 AM
Reese Titan Hitch Reducer Sleeve Review - 2008 Chevrolet Silverado- Video
Today, on our 2008 Chevy Silverado, we'll be doing a test fit of the Reese Titan reducer sleeve from two and a half inch to two inch part number 58102. As you will see here, this vehicle has a hitch that has a two and a half inch opening in it. The Reese Titan reducer sleeve from two and a half inch to two inch lightly use your two inch Ball Mount. As you can see here, there is a single hole in a reducer sleeve, you will line this up with hole in your Ball Mount and slide your pin through. Let's take a test that we're using a Ball Mount that has three different size balls on it. You can also see that the Titan reducer sleeve will fit either direction, either the hole towards the front or towards the rear, depending on your Ball Mount or which way you need to put it in. more
8/12/2013 4:50:15 AM
Brophy Hitch Adapters - Hitch Extender - HES0 Review- Video
Today we're going to take a look at the Brophy hitch extender for 1-1/4" trailer hitches, part number HES0. This item has a solid shank intended for a 1-1/4" trailer hitch. It will prevent hitting your trailer or propane take when making sharp turns while towing. It extends 10" from the center of the hitch pin holes, which are here and here, as you can see right there. It has a powder coated black finish to help prevent rust and corrosion. The hitch receiver side is also 1-1/4". more
8/8/2013 11:29:05 AM
Brophy Hitch Adapters - Hitch Extender - HE12 Review- Video
Today were going to take a look at the Brophy Hitch Extender for 2 inch trailer hitches, part number HE12. This product features a solid shank and prevents contact with the trailer or propane tanks when making sharp turns while towing. It will extend your hitch 14 inches from the center of each of the hitch pin holes here and here, and it features a powder coated black finish to help prevent rust and corrosion. It has a load rating of 3,500 pounds and a tongue rating of 350 pounds. Load rating with weight distribution equipment goes up to 7,000 pounds with a tongue weight of 700 pounds. The limiting factor is the capacity of your hitch. more
6/24/2013 3:44:09 PM
Curt Hitch Accessories - Hitch Adapter - D189 Review- Video
Today were going to take a look at the Curt Hitch Extender for 1 inch trailer hitch receivers, number D189. This is for use with Class 1 and 2 hitch accessories like bike racks and cargo carriers. It will extend your hitch 7 inches from center to center of the hitch pin holes which are right here and right here, and this is a solid shank. It is 1 inches on this side, as well as this side. The distance from the first opening to the first pin hole, right here to right here, is 2 inches. Quick note: This is not to be used for towing. more
6/24/2013 3:36:49 PM
Curt Hitch Adapters - Hitch Extender - C45791 Review- Video
Today were going to take a look the Curt Hitch extender for two inch hitch receivers, part number C45791. This hitch extender features a glossy powder coat finish and has a solid shank. It will extend your receiver opening by eight inches. Again it fits two inch trailer hitch receivers or class III hitches. It has a tongue weight capacity of 350 pounds and a gross towing weight capacity of 3,500 pounds. Always remember when youre using a hitch extender you are going to reduce your capacity by 50%.Now were going to take a look at some of the dimensions. more
6/24/2013 3:31:37 PM
MaxxTow Hitch Adapters - Hitch Expander - MT70355 Review- Video
Today we're reviewing part number MT70355 from MaxxTow. This is a trailer hitch receiver adapter for your 1-1/4 inch class two receiver and it has a 2 inch hitch receiver tube up here so that enables you to use 2 inch hitch accessories with your 1-1/4 inch class two receiver. It has a solid shank; this part fits into your 1-1/4 inch class two receiver. Here is the hitch pin hole for that and it requires a half inch pin and a safety clip.Here is your 2 inch receiver tube right here and right here is your hitch pin hole for that. It requires a 5/8 inch pin and a safety clip. From the center of the smaller hitch pin hole in height up to the center of the 2 inch hitch receiver is 4-1/2 inches so you have a 4-1/2 inch rise and that will give you greater ground clearance. more
6/12/2013 3:22:04 PM
Reese Hitch Adapters - Hitch Reducer - 58102 Review- Video
Today were reviewing part number 58102. This is a Reese Titan Reducer Sleeve. It will take your 2 inch hitch receiver and reduce it to a 2 inch so that you can use your accessories that require a 2 inch receiver tube. This measures 5 inches total length and its 4 inches from this end of the bushing to the center of the hitch pin hole, and then its 1 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the other end of the bushing. This will work with a Ford Super Duty truck model year 2011 and newer, but because the radius on that particular hitch is a little bit different you might need some slight modification. And thats it for part number 58102, the Reese Titan reducer sleeve that takes your hitch from 2 inches to a 2 inch receiver.. more
4/23/2013 12:15:49 PM
Tow Ready Hitch Adapters - Hitch Extender - 80307 Review- Video
Today we're going to take a look at the hidden hitch hitch extender for two inch trailer hitches number 80307. This extender will extend your existing trailer hitch receiver opening by eight inches, it fits two inch trailer hitches, it has a tongue weight capacity of 300 pounds, and a gross towing weight of 3,500 pounds, and it features a black powder coat finish to help fight against corrosion and rust. One of the neat features here is the pin holes here, you can see there's two of them. That's compatible with the draw tight J pin, and that's available here at etrailer.com number 63201. Taking a look at some of the dimensions here, there's an overall length of 13 inches. From the center of this pin hole to the center of this pin hole is eight inches. more
3/25/2013 12:16:19 PM
Brophy Hitch Adapters - Hitch Extender - HE06 Review- Video
Today were going to take a look at the Brophy hitch extender for two inch trailer hitches, number HE06. This extender can be used for your two inch trailer hitch to help you prevent trailer to tow vehicle contact while making sharp turns while towing. It has a powder coated black finish that will resist rust and corrosion. Again, its designed for two inch trailer hitches. Well take a look at some measurements here. From the center of the pin hole here to the center pin hole here is seven and three-eighths inches. more
3/8/2013 6:15:45 AM
Brophy Hitch Adapters - Hitch Reducer - HT02 Review- Video
Today we're going to take a look at the Brophy hitch reducer for a two inch to a one and a quarter inch, number HT02. This adapter allows you to use your current hitch accessories on either a two inch hitch or, thanks to this device, a one and a quarter inch receiver hitch. It will easily convert your two inch receiver to a one and a quarter inch receiver. It has a maximum tongue weight of 300 pounds. It has a towing capacity of 3000 pounds, or the lowest rated towing component which means if your hitch or your vehicle has a towing capacity of less than 3000 pounds you need to go with that one to ensure that you're towing safely. The sleeve design does not reduce tongue weight capacity, as an extender would. more
3/8/2013 5:16:04 AM
MaxxTow Hitch Adapters - Hitch Reducer - MT70033 Review- Video
Today we're going to take a quick look at the Maxx Tow 2 inch to 1 and a 1/4 inch trailer hitch adapter, part number MT70033. This adapter is not to be used in towing applications. You should only use when you need to adapt your 2 inch receiver hitch down to a 1 and 1.4 inch bike rack or cargo carrier. The adapter has an overall length of about 11 inches. From the center of the 1 and 1/4 hole tot he center of the 2 inch hole measures 7 inches. Now this won't reduce the tongue weight capacity of your hitch. more
12/28/2012 1:17:55 PM
MaxxTow Hitch Adapters - Hitch Expander - MT70032 Review- Video
Today we're going to take a quick look at the Maxx Tow 1 and a 1/4 inch to 2 inch hitch adapter, part number MT70032. This adapter is designed to adapt your 1 1/4 inch class two hitch up to a 2 inch hitch. You do need to note that this adapter has a maximum tongue weight capacity of 350 pounds or 50 percent of your hitch or vehicles tow weight capacity, whichever number is less. Overall length of the adapter measures right in at a 11 inches. From the center of the two inch hitch pin hole to the center of the 1 1/4 hitch pin hole measures about 6 1/2 inches. The adapter is built out of steel and then finished in the black powder coat in order to help protect against corrosion. more
12/28/2012 1:16:57 PM
