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  • How to Choose a Trailer Hitch for a Trailer
  • I may have an option that will work for you, however the Draw-Tite Ultra Frame Class V Hitch, # 41947, is a custom fit hitch designed for full size pickup trucks. Frames on trailers are typically wider than frames on vehicles and the frame width can differ between trailer manufacturers. Because of this, trailer hitch manufacturers offer adjustable width trailer hitches. Unfortunately there are no custom fit trailer hitches for certain makes and models of trailers. Before selecting a trailer...
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  • Trailer Hitch Lock to Secure Ball Mount to Trailer Hitch Receiver
  • From what I can tell it sounds like you are needing a hitch lock to secure your ball mount to your trailer hitch receiver to replace the pin. We do have that, with the right one just depending on the size of your trailer hitch: - 1-1/4" Hitch Receiver: Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock # e98879 - 2" Hitch Receiver: Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock # 1480DAT - 2-1/2" Hitch Receiver: Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock # 1469DAT - 3" Hitch Receiver: Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock # 34061074-D
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  • Can the Factory Trailer Hitch on a 2018 Toyota Tundra be Replaced
  • The only trailer hitch receiver we have that will work on models equipped with a class III factory trailer hitch is the TorkLift SuperHitch Hero Trailer Hitch Receiver part # TLT1300H. If you have the class IV factory trailer hitch then we would not have any trailer hitch receivers for you. If you are unsure whether or not you have a class III or class IV factory trailer hitch then you can take a look at the safety chain loops. If they are vertical then you have a class III but if they...
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  • Replacement for Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock With Missing Cover
  • I can certainly understand just wanting to replace one part of your trailer hitch receiver lock, but those locks do not have replacement parts, so you are going to have to replace the entire lock. The correct one is going to depend on the size of your hitch. - 1-1/4" Trailer Hitch Receiver: etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 1-1/4" Hitches # e98879 - 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver: etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock - Flush Design for 2" Trailer Hitches # e98880 - 2-1/2" Trailer Hitch...
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  • Comparing the Different Class III Trailer Hitches for a 2019 Honda Odyssey
  • I have listed the distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the outer edge of the bumper on all of the class III trailer hitch receivers we have for your 2019 Honda Odyssey below: etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Receiver - part # e98855 (3") Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - part # C13370 (3") Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - part # C64NR (4-1/2") Therefore, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C64NR will be the most recessed and the etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Receiver part # E98855 or...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver for a 2017 Toyota Prius Prime
  • The Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 24966 is a confirmed fit for your 2017 Toyota Prius Prime and will work well for you. The Draw-Tite Sportframe is a Class I hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver tube opening. In order to keep dirt and debris from getting inside the receiver tube opening, I recommend using the Rubber Hitch Cover part # 22281 while not in use. If you can tell me what you will be using the trailer hitch for I would be glad to offer some additional recommendations...
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  • Trailer Hitch Options for a 2003 Kia Sedona
  • There are a few trailer hitch options for the 2003 Kia Sedona, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C13340 and the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 75131 which both have the larger receiver tube opening. I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver because there is no drilling required as there would be for the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver. Unfortunately, there are not any more cost effective options available. Please note, trailer hitches are specific...
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  • Most Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver For a 2018 Toyota Sienna
  • I do have a trailer hitch for your 2018 Toyota Sienna Limited AWD with a hidden cross tube, the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 306-X7255 but EcoHitch does not offer a trailer hitch with hidden receiver tube, the EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver for your Sienna. I have attached for a photo of the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver installed as well as an install video. As you can see, the trailer hitch is very inconspicuous and more so than any other option for...
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  • Which Trailer Hitch Has Higher Ground Clearance For a 2012 Toyota Prius V
  • The Draw-Tite Hitch, # 24847, and the Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch, # 60263 (no longer available), are basically the same hitch so they both have the same ground clearance and side profile. Draw-Tite and Hidden Hitch are sister companies that use the same design process for their trailer hitches. The top of the receiver tube for both trailer hitches will sit 4-3/4 inches below the frame rails on your 2012 Toyota Prius V. If you are planning on using the hitch for a bike rack or cargo carrier,...
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  • Can I Use A Weight Distribution Hitch Or An Adapter With A Class II Trailer Hitch
  • Class II trailer hitches are not manufactured for weight distribution. Due to this, there are not any weight distribution hitch manufacturers designing systems for Class II trailer hitches. The addition of a hitch adapter does not change this fact. You only have two options in this scenario. If possible, you can replace your Class II trailer hitch with a Class III trailer hitch. The second option is to reduce the tongue weight on your trailer. You can shift the load of your trailer rearward...
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  • Will Master Lock Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock Fit the Curt Trailer Hitch C13149
  • The Master Lock Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock # 1479DAT will work great with the Curt Trailer Hitch # C13149. The Curt trailer hitch has a 2 inch hitch receiver and the Master Lock hitch lock is designed to work with 2 inch hitch receivers. This hitch pin lock has an inside pin length of 2-3/4 inches and a 5/8 inch pin diameter. The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13149 is confirmed to fit your 2006 Toyota RAV4. I have attached an installation video of this hitch on a 2007 RAV4 for you.
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  • Shortest Trailer Hitch Extender for 2" Trailer Hitch
  • The shortest trailer hitch extender we offer for a 2" trailer hitch is the Hitch Extender For 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver part # HE06 which measures 7-3/8" long. We do not offer any trailer hitch extenders for a 2" trailer hitch that are 4" or 5" long. Please note that using a hitch extender of any length will reduce your hitch's overall capacity by 50%. If you can tell me what you are wanting to use the hitch extender for I would be glad to see if we have any other options for you.
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  • Is There a TorkLift Trailer Hitch for a 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 without Factory Trailer Hitch
  • I do have an option for you but the only TorkLift Trailer Hitch options available for a 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 require the factory trailer hitch to be in place such as the TorkLift SuperHitch Original Trailer Hitch Receiver part # TLD1102. If this isn't an option for you I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C15809 which will bolt up to the frame without a factory trailer hitch in place.
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  • Enclosed Cargo Carrier And Trailer Hitch For A 2008 Lincoln MKZ
  • To be able to use the 23x47 Carpod Walled Cargo Carrier w/ Lid # M2205-2201 with your 2008 Lincoln MKZ, you'll first need a trailer hitch like the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11329. This trailer hitch is a class I trailer hitch with a maximum towing capacity of 2,000lbs, and has a maximum tongue weight capacity of 200lbs. Since # M2205-2201 is designed to work in 2" x 2" trailer hitch receivers, you'll need to use the Hitch Adapter 1-1/4" to 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver # HTAD. This will...
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  • Is The Trailer Hitch the Same for a Toyota Highlander and Sienna
  • The trailer hitch for a Toyota Highlander is not the same as a trailer hitch for a Toyota Sienna. The trailer hitch I recommend for a 2017 Highlander is the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part # e98844. The trailer hitch I recommend for a 2007 Sienna is the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part # e98837.
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  • Can a Trailer Hitch be Installed on the Back of a Trailer
  • I am not really sure what you are trying to do but you can install a trailer hitch on the rear of a trailer. There are two different kinds of trailer hitches for trailers, frame mount and bumper mount. The frame mount hitches are much stronger but will require more effort to install whereas bumper mount hitches typically have less of a capacity as they are limited to the bumpers capacity but require less effort to install. Please note that before you install a bumper mount hitch you will...
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  • What Can a Trailer Hitch be Used For on a 2011 Mercedes G-Class
  • A trailer hitch on any vehicle can be used for towing a trailer, bike racks, or cargo carriers. If you have a trailer to tow, the Curt trailer hitch, # C13010, can handle up to 4,000 pounds gross trailer weight and 400 pounds tongue weight. Consult the vehicle owners manual to determine the towing capacity of the vehicle. If you want to use a trailer hitch mount bike rack or cargo carrier, this hitch has a 2 inch trailer hitch receiver, so you will need to choose an accessory that can...
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  • Replacement Trailer Hitch Installation Hardware for a Curt Trailer Hitch
  • For replacement trailer hitch hardware, you will want to use part # RHK. Simply enter the trailer hitch part number and manufacturer name and we will assemble the hardware kit for that hitch for you. This will be the hardware only. If the trailer hitch you purchased in 2009 was not originally for the 2003 Pontiac Montana, then I strongly recommend determining if the hitch will fit that vehicle before purchasing the hardware. Trailer hitches are customer made for certain vehicles, which...
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  • Where Is The Hitch Item Number Located On A Trailer Hitch
  • The hitch item number is usually on a sticker that is attached to the trailer hitch. The Replacement Hardware Kit for Trailer Hitches, part # RHK, is the mounting hardware that is used to mount a trailer hitch to a vehicle. We have hardware for Curt, DaLan, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Reese, or Valley trailer hitch receivers. If you are trying to find hardware for a trailer hitch on a car or truck I would just need the brand of hitch and the vehicle the hitch is for and I can help you with...
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  • Can the Draw-Tite Ultra Frame Hitch Be Installed on a Fifth Wheel Trailer
  • When installing a hitch on a travel or 5th trailer, the frame width of the trailer is an important factor in choosing a hitch. You will need to measure between the inside of the 5th wheel trailer's frame to determine which hitch will work for your application. You will also need to contact the manufacturer of your trailer to see if your trailer can have a hitch installed and if a hitch can be installed, what is the maximum tongue weight allowed for the rear of your 5th wheel trailer. The...
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