Trailer Hitches - Intro

There's a great deal to know before buying a trailer hitch. In fact so much that it can be a bit overwhelming. Trailer hitches come in all different sizes, styles, shapes, weight capacities, and more. Why not stick around awhile and find out everything you need to know.

Whether you are planning to pull a small trailer or a large recreational vehicle you'll need the right hitch for the job. We'll help you understand gross trailer weight or GTW and tongue weight or TW and we'll show you how to determine each.

You'll also need to know what the towing capacity of your vehicle is to ensure that it is capable of the tow job you've got planned. And let's not forget about installing safety chains, transmission coolers, and even trailer wiring. There's so much you need to know before you head out on the road.

But not to worry, it really isn't that difficult. Once you know the law and how to determine your vehicles capacity you'll be ready to choose the right hitch.

We'll also show you where to get the best buy and what the pros and cons of each hitch style are. You'll learn who makes a quality hitch and what manufacturers to stay away from. We'll even tell you how to get the most savings for the least amount of effort.

Hitches are specific to each vehicle but that doesn't mean you have to buy it from your local car dealer. Of course you can but you might want to check out your other options to which can save you a bundle.

You'll also need to have your hitch installed. Stick around and we'll give you some great tips on the best way to accomplish this. We'll also tell you what different hitches entail for installation.

So whether you are planning to pull a small utility trailer, hoping to buy your dream recreational trailer and haul it to the lake or just want to be able to haul your little fish boat out to the lake. There's a hitch and a vehicle for the job.

Grab a coffee, your favorite chair, and stick around a while. We'll have you educated on trailer hitches in no time!