Receiver Hitch
A Quick Guide to Trailer Hitch Accessories
With a few handy accessories, an average family vehicle can be transformed into an awesome towing machine, capable of taking on extremely heavy loads.
A trailer hitch is the standard accessory which is used as a bridge from the vehicle to trailer. These hitches come in a variety of types which are often classified in categories based on position or how much weight the hitch can tow. A trailer hitch often requires a certain amount of drilling and it may thus require a professional to lend a hand.
–Front mount hitches are attached to the front of the vehicle and are often seen on trucks and SUVs that employ winches or snowplows.
–A receiver hitch is often the choice for those wishing to attach a trailer or bike rack. These are often quick to bolt on and are custom made for many types of vehicle. It is important to try to select a hitch that matches the vehicle’s color scheme as well as to find one that has a lifetime warranty if possible.
–Heavy duty hitches are use for hauling very large trailers or RVs, including those which weigh up to 30,000 lbs.
One extremely important component to consider is a brake controller. Brake controllers come in handy for stops because they are able to control the trailer’s brake system. One popular type is the timed brake controller which has a set delay between the time the brake is engaged to when the full output is reached. Another type is the proportional brake controller, which monitors the slowing of your vehicle and proportionally adjusts the trailer’s brakes for an even stop. A third type is the Inertia Brake Controller which is able to automatically adjust the slowdown based on the braking rate.
Once the basics are down, some might choose to explore various other hitch components. For example, a trailer hitch camera can be used to connect to a trailer without assistance. It allows for reverse navigation and can be used at night. Cargo Net Tie Downs are used to hold down cargo loads that are hitch mounted.
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Building a Receiver Hitch – February 2010 – The Bayou Gardener
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CSI W580 Winch Receiver And Shackle Combo $29.35 … |
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Master Lock 2953AT 12-Volt DC Portable Winch $56.99 No need to buy a winch for each vehicle or trailer, this portable DC-powered unit mounts to any hitch or flat surface to haul in that boat, vehicle, trailer, and more! The winch can be temporary or permanently mounted to either a ball-mount hitch or a flat surface. A parallel-shaft gear ensures efficient power for rolling wheeled trailers and vehicles up to 6,000 pounds, pulling things up to 5,000… |
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Master Lock 2848DAT Key Alike Set with Receiver and Coupler Latch Locks, 2-Piece Set $14.57 Protect that unattended trailer with the receiver and coupler locks in this two-piece set from Master Lock. The set includes a bent pin receiver lock with chrome steel shackle and sleeve, and a coupler lock with adjustable stainless steel shackle and case. These high-strength locks feature hardened receiver pins for increased sheer strength. Pick-resistant precision locking mechanisms ensure optim… |
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New Wheelchair Hitch Rack with Ramp Inside (usable) platform measurements: 46.5″ width X 28″ length X 4″ high rail. Please note that this item requires a Class III 2 inch hitch. This Prohoists wheelchair carrier is designed to allow easy loading and transporting of your wheelchair, scooter or other item. Each carrier includes a extra long 5′ ramp when fully extended. It quickly folds and locks for transporting. The ramp will also d… |
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NEW Wheelchair Trailer Hitch Carrier Rack with Ramp DESCRIPTION: This Prohoists wheelchair carrier is designed to allow easy loading and transporting of your wheelchair, scooter or other item. Each carrier includes a 2.5′ ramp when fully extended. It quickly folds and locks for transporting. The ramp will also detach if not needed or for storage. The entire carrier has the option of tilting upward and locking in the upright position for transpo… |
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EZ1-II Non-Folding EZ-Carrier Scooter & Wheelchair Hitch Carrier $419.99 Non-Folding EZ-Carrier Scooter & Wheelchair Carrier mounts into a your class II (1-1/4″) trailer hitch. Carrier platform is 50″ long by 28″ wide with an attached ramp measuring 27″ wide by 42″ long. This rack is built in the USA. 400 lb. weight capacity. 10 Year Warranty! EZ1-II… |
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iBall Wireless Trailer Hitch Camera $119.00 iBall Magnetic Wireless Submergible Camera with Cigarette Lighter Port Powered Monitor for Trailer Hitch. This Camera is going to make backing-up to connect ball and hitch very easy. No more getting out of the vehicle to check if you are lined-up. It will be easy to see small trailers or empty trailers because it attaches magnetically to the rear of your vehicle. You can use this for launching y… |
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Swift Hitch SH01 Portable Wireless Camera System $199.00 This is the unit you have been waiting for! The magnetic mounted camera is moveable from RV to boat to Trailer, etc as needed and will allow you to see anything that is within its field of view. Also very handy for monitoring events, parties and any other situation that requires you to “keep a watch” out. This Set Includes * Swift Hitch Automatic Night Vision Wireless Back Up Camera System * … |
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Master Lock 4843DATSEN Vehicle Back Up and Hitch Alignment Camera with 3.5 Inch Color Monitor $133.18 For “eyes in the back of your head”! Master Lock Back – up and Alignment Camera System, SAVE TODAY! Another set of eyes for parking, hitching up a trailer, plowing snow… any reverse action! It never hurts to get a better look and helps avoid accidents and damage. Bad drivers and little kids… you never know what they’ll do. Get your boat or trailer hooked up right the first time, even in low-li… |
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Receiver Hitch $78.95 Moose Racing Receiver Hitch 2″ receiver hitches are frame mounted with a long lasting powder coat finish Provides ground engaging and heavy towing capabilities **Note: Rancher 420, Brute Force 650i/750i and all Sportsman’s must have independent suspension |
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Acme Hitch ACME88002 Black Hitch Receiver Cover $22.94 Receiver covers keep debris out of the trailer hitch receiver hole while providing an upscale finished look to the hitch when not towing. Made of durable Black vinyl. Fits Class I or II 1.25 Receiver Opening. |
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Quad Receiver Hitch $56.99 Kolpin Quad Receiver Hitch Rugged hitch provides 4 attachment points for exceptional versatility Innovative design locks hitch in place preventing movement Quickly and easily mounts to any ATV equipped with a factory hitch Uses a ball hitch, clevis pin or chain hooks without changing hitches Two tow loops provide the perfect anchor point for pulling with a tow strap or winch cable Includes ?? hardened mounting bolt with nylon locking nut The reversible drop hitch bar is secured by a 5/8? hitch pin with a cotter key and can be quickly removed when not in use |
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Acme Hitch ACME88003 Black Hitch Receiver Cover $22.94 Receiver covers keep debris out of the trailer hitch receiver hole while providing an upscale finished amp;#34;lookamp;#34; to the hitch when not towing.Made of durable black vinyl.Fits Class IIIIV 2 inch Receiver Opening |
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1-1/4 Receiver Trailer Hitch $299.95 Khrome Werks 1-1/4″ Receiver Trailer?Hitch Look no further for the quality trailer hitch for your Harley Davison motorcycle. Khrome Werks Receiver Trailer Hitches are made of the highest quality steel, welded to perfection by robots and then finished with a durable, black powder coat. 1-1/4″ receiver trailer hitches mount to frame struts and the saddlebag supports Does not interfere with accessories such as docking kits for sissy bars, racks and tour boxes Made from .125″ 1020 steel tubing, robotic-welded and high-gloss black powder-coated Includes polished chrome-plated hitch, 1-7/8″ ball and pin with hitch clip Made in the USA **Note: Image is for reference only; actual product may vary depending on motorcyc model. |
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RECEIVER HITCH – Venture and Royal Star $200 RECEIVER HITCH with CHROME PLATED TONGUE and WIRING KIT for 1999-2010 VENTURE and 1997-2001 and 2005-2009 ROYAL STAR TOUR DELUXE. |
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OTT Receiver Hitch Ball Mount $19.99 Master Lock OTT Receiver Hitch Ball Mount Black powder coated finish Meets V5, SAEJ684, CSAD-264 and State of New York specs Accepts OTT and Standard Hitch balls Class II (1 1/4″ receiver) mount uses 3/4” shank hitch ball Class III (2″ receiver) uses 1” shank hitch ball |
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Receiver Hitch Rack – 9 in. x 15 in. For 1 14 Inch Receiver $61.99 Youve packed your luggage the trunk and saddlebags are full so where do you put the cooler Show Chrome Accessories has the solution for your touring motorcycle packing needs the Receiver Hitch Rack. With the Receiver Hitch Rack you wont have to leave anything behind because it securely holds coolers extra luggage bags etc. Made of powder coated steel the rack fits any 1-14 horizontal receiver hitch and the loading limit of the receiver hitch should be referenced. Rack size: 15-58W x 9-12 D. |
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Snap on Receiver Hitch Lock with 5/8 Pin $27.42 Snap on Receiver Hitch Lock with 5/8 Pin Made by Master Lock. Class III/IV Receiver 5/8 Pin Clip – Fits standard 2" (51MM) receiver tube. Internal "O" Ring and water tight cap protects lock; precision 4-pin tumbler mechanism resists picking. |
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Receiver Trailer Hitch Black – Honda GL1800 Goldwing 01-10 $237.99 Tow your trailer easily with this heavy duty steel Receiver Hitch. Show Chrome Accessories Receiver Hitch installs under the rear of the Gold Wing for an unobtrusive look. This is the same great hitch as item BBP-52-625 with an updated fitment for the new Honda GL1800 Gold Wing Models. Hitch mounts with provided hardware. |
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XPORT Slipstream 3-Bike Dual-Receiver Hitch Rack $129.99 XPORT Slipstream 3-Bike Dual-Receiver Hitch Rack. This top-level, heavy-duty Thule bicycle hitch rack has dual arms to accommodate a variety of different style bikes. a href=/images/performance/web/PDFs/40-2292 Xport Slipstream 3-Bike_INST_0107_2.pdf target=_blankClick for Instruction Manual/a |
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XPORT Slipstream 4-Bike Dual-Receiver Hitch Rack $149.99 XPORT Slipstream 4-Bike Dual-Receiver Hitch Rack. This top-level, heavy-duty 4-bike hitch rack has dual arms to accommodate a variety of different style bikes. a href=/images/performance/web/PDFs/40-2293 Xport Slipstream 4-Bike_INST_0107_2.pdf target=_blankClick for Instruction Manual/a |
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Trio HD Multi-Purpose Hitch with Receiver $69.95 Moose Racing Trio HD Multi-Purpose Hitch with Receiver This all-in-one hitch has extreme strength and even more versatility. Moose Racing has outdone themselves with the Trio Heavy Duty Multi Purpose Hitch. Featuring a patent-pending C-channel design, welded-on 2 ball with 3″ rise and beyond easy installation this hitch has everything a person could want. Whether you are doing farm work in the country, pulling a friend out a tight situation in the backwoods, or basic yard work; this hitch has the strength and versatility to get the job done. Includes 2″ receiver that attaches to stock clevis pin hole Trio Receiver accepts standard accessories Welded-on 2″ ball with a 3″ rise Reinforced tow loop/tie-down point and clevis pin hole Quiet Tek wedge reduces irritating hitch rattle Patent-pending C-channel design guarantees maximum strength Installs solidly and easily with movement eliminating hardware Hitch pin included Also Available Trio HD Multi-Purpose Universal Hitch Trio HD Multi-Purpose Hitch |
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Vertical Receiver Trailer Hitch Black – Honda GL1800 Goldwing 01 and newer $237.99 Big Bike Parts introduces their all new Vertical Receiver Hitch for the 2012 GL1800 Goldwing. This new hitch assembly incorporates a vertical receiver and mounts to the frame making this new vertical hitch essentially invisible when the receiver mount is removed. It includes the same features Big Bike Parts hitches are known for: strong cross tie to the saddlebag sub structure large chain loops on the receiver chrome 1 78 ball and anti-chatter bolt to minimize trailer sway. |
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1-14 Inch Receiver Hitch $35.99 Works with BBP-900437B. Sold each. |
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Receiver Hitch Black – Honda GL1500 Goldwing 88- 00 $228.99 Our uni-frame constructed 1-14 receiver hitch easily mounts to the frame of the GL 15006 providing an almost invisible appearance. Its chrome ball mount is easily installed or removed when not in use and is designed to fit with most saddlebag spoilers. A chrome 1-78 ball is included and mounting brackets are in place to accomodate most rear mudflaps. 1-78 Hitch Ball and Chrome Receiver Tube Mount also available separately .1-78 Hitch Ball 900437B 10.95 Chrome Receiver Tube Mount 900437M 29. |
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Replacement Hitch Pin and Clip Chrome $3.48 This zinc plated 12 hitch pin will fit the standard 1-14 receiver hitch used on todays motorcycles |
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Carolina Panthers NFL Hitch Cover $39.57 Carolina Panthers NFL Hitch Cover Our NFL hitch cover is a durable and attractive way to show off your team spirit. The hitch fits a 2 hitch receiver. |
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Jacksonville Jaguars NFL Hitch Cover $39.57 Jacksonville Jaguars NFL Hitch Cover Our NFL hitch cover is a durable and attractive way to show off your team spirit. The hitch fits a 2 hitch receiver. |
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Baltimore Ravens NFL Hitch Cover $39.57 Baltimore Ravens NFL Hitch Cover Our NFL hitch cover is a durable and attractive way to show off your team spirit. The hitch fits a 2 hitch receiver. |
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Tennessee Titans NFL Hitch Cover $39.57 Tennessee Titans NFL Hitch Cover Our NFL hitch cover is a durable and attractive way to show off your team spirit. The hitch fits a 2 hitch receiver. |
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Houston Texans NFL Hitch Cover $39.57 Houston Texans NFL Hitch Cover Our NFL hitch cover is a durable and attractive way to show off your team spirit. The hitch fits a 2 hitch receiver. |
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Florida Gators NCAA Hitch Cover $39.57 Florida Gators NCAA Hitch Cover Our collegiate hitch cover is a durable and attractive way to show off your school spirit. The hitch fits a 2 hitch receiver. |
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Chicago Bears NFL Hitch Cover $39.57 Chicago Bears NFL Hitch Cover Our NFL hitch cover is a durable and attractive way to show off your team spirit. The hitch fits a 2 hitch receiver. |
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Cincinnati Bengals NFL Hitch Cover $39.57 Cincinnati Bengals NFL Hitch Cover Our NFL hitch cover is a durable and attractive way to show off your team spirit. The hitch fits a 2 hitch receiver. |