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Trailer Hitches and Hitch Accessories

Trailer hitches are an absolute must for towing and hauling. The devices themselves are relatively simple, but they are truly unsung heroes, allowing for a secure hold as well as the maneuverability and safety required when dealing with heavy loads.

Hitches are often classified by the amount they are able to carry. Class I hitches are for relatively lightweight loads of 2000 lbs. and under, while class II is used for weights of up to 3,500 lbs. Class III and IV hitches raise these limits to 5,000 and 10,000 lbs. respectively, and are often used when hauling boats and other large items. These numbers are largely dependent on the particular vehicle involved.

One of the most common hitch types is the receiver hitch, a device which mounts directly to the vehicle's frame and faces outwards where it can receive a coupling device, most often a hitch ball and mount. Ball mounts are classified with the same I-IV designation as the corresponding hitch, and the relatively inexpensive hitch balls can be welded on or easily attached. Receiver hitches are custom made and available from a number of reputable manufacturers (Hidden Hitch, Curt Hitches, etc.) Curt receiver hitches offer a great selection of receiver hitches for you to choose from.

Other hitch types include fifth wheel hitches and gooseneck hitches, which allow for greater maneuverability for very heavy loads such as full sized trailers.

When more performance is required, a range of hitch accessories are available which utilize cutting-edge techniques to keep a rig stable. For example, brake controllers are auto parts commonly used to coordinate between the brakes of a trailer and the towing vehicle. This synchronization allows for a smoother stop and less wear and tear on both sets of brakes. Weight distribution systems and sway control kits are used to promote an even ride while leveling kits can ease the lean put on a truck from the added weight.
Choosing the right trailer hitch and accessories can make the difference between arriving safely and having your precious cargo and vehicle severely damaged.

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If you require more info about auto parts like trailer hitches, here's a few webpages dedicated to Hidden Hitch fifth wheel hitches.

Hitch Safe 470150 Lock for Vehicle Hitch $94.43 Never be locked out again Secures keys credit cards license cash etc in a 2 hitch receiver. Drawer has 10 000 possible combinations. Patented Hitch Pins secure Hitch Safe via sliding bars from inside requiring removal of combinated drawer to access. Remove dust cover that conceals and protects the dials set the combination store items close and go

Hitch $6.99 Hitch

Chevy Hitch Brake Light $29.99 This hitch brake light fits most standard 2'' tow hitches. The L.E.D. shines brighter than standard bulbs and will last over 100,000 hours of use. An officially licensed Chevy logo will add style to your vehicle while keeping you safe with an added brake light that drivers behind you are sure to notice!

Ford Hitch Brake Light $16.95 This hitch brake light fits most standard 2'' tow hitches. The L.E.D. shines brighter than standard bulbs and will last over 100,000 hours of use. An officially licensed Ford logo will add style to your vehicle while keeping you safe with an added brake light that drivers behind you are sure to notice!

GMC LED Hitch Plug $29.99 This hitch brake light fits most standard 2'' tow hitches. The L.E.D. shines brighter than standard bulbs and will last over 100,000 hours of use. An officially licensed GMC logo will add style to your vehicle while keeping you safe with an added brake light that drivers behind you are sure to notice!

Safe $15.99 Safe

Great Day HE100 Hitch Extender $44.55 Large cargo basket racks are becoming extremely popular as addons to 4wheelers. The only problem is that they tend to interfere with the use of pullbehind equipment such as seeder/spreaders trailers etc. With the Hitch Extender from Great Day the pivot point of an attachment is positioned far enough out to provide clearance for safe turning and operation. The Hitch also eliminates the stress and strain of backbreaking connections underneath an overhanging cargo rack. The Hitch Extender is constructed of aircraft aluminum and fits all trailerhitch connections. It s even designed to fit into factory or aftermarket hitch receivers. Dimensions: 20 x 4 x 4.

Chevy LED Hitch Plug $29.99 This hitch brake light fits most standard 2'' tow hitches. The L.E.D. shines brighter than standard bulbs and will last over 100,000 hours of use. This new version features a colored L.E.D. accent light which lights up a design in front of the brake light! An officially licensed Chevy logo will add style to your vehicle while keeping you safe with an added brake light that drivers behind you are sure to notice!

Dodge Hitch Brake Light $14.95 This hitch brake light fits most standard 2'' tow hitches. The L.E.D. shines brighter than standard bulbs and will last over 100,000 hours of use. An officially licensed Dodge Ram logo will add style to your vehicle while keeping you safe with an added brake light that drivers behind you are sure to notice!

Dodge LED Hitch Plug $29.99 This hitch brake light fits most standard 2'' tow hitches. The L.E.D. shines brighter than standard bulbs and will last over 100,000 hours of use. This new version features a colored L.E.D. accent light which lights up a design in front of the brake light! An officially licensed Dodge Ram logo will add style to your vehicle while keeping you safe with an added brake light that drivers behind you are sure to notice!

Ford LED Hitch Plug $29.99 This hitch brake light fits most standard 2'' tow hitches. The L.E.D. shines brighter than standard bulbs and will last over 100,000 hours of use. This new version features a colored L.E.D. accent light which lights up a design in front of the brake light! An officially licensed Ford logo will add style to your vehicle while keeping you safe with an added brake light that drivers behind you are sure to notice!

TransIt Transporter 2-Bike Hitch Rack $199.99 TransIt Transporter 2-Bike Hitch Rack. div align=centeriframe width=350 height=208 src=http://www.youtube.com/embed/jGpf5qgMCQk?rel=0 frameborder=0 allowfullscreen/iframe/divbr /br / Get complete access to your tailgate without removing the hitch rack or the bikes. Tilt-down design lets you easily retrieve those last minute items from inside your vehicle. Rack platform conveniently folds up when not in use. The safe and easy way to transport your bikes.

Be Safe $19.99 Be Safe - Premium Poster

Is It Safe? $49.99 Is It Safe? - Giclee Print

Knockout 712H Navy Symbol Stock Hitch Covers $22.28 Honor the sailors who keep the world s oceans safe. Show support for the US Navy while protecting your hitch with this highquality plastic hitch cover that displays the logo of the United States Navy. Features:. United States Navy logo. Highquality automotivegrade ABS plastic base made from recycled material. Weatherresistant polyurethane gel coating won t fade yellow crack or peel. Hitch clip included hitch lock sold separately. Made in the USA. Specifications:. Fits 2 x 2 trailer hitch receivers. Oval face measures 5 Wide x 31/2 Tall. Collection: Military/Municipal Designs. Dimensions: 3.5 L x 3.5 H x 5 W.

Knockout 715H Retired Navy Stock Hitch Covers $22.28 Show your pride for having served your country by keeping the oceans safe and protect your hitch with this highquality plastic hitch cover which displays the logo of the United States Navy and the message RETIRED . Features:. United States Navy logo with the message RETIRED . Highquality automotivegrade ABS plastic base made from recycled material. Weatherresistant polyurethane gel coating won t fade yellow crack or peel. Hitch clip included hitch lock sold separately. Made in the USA. Specifications:. Fits 2 x 2 trailer hitch receivers. Oval face measures 5 Wide x 31/2 Tall. Collection: Military/Municipal Designs. Dimensions: 3.5 L x 3.5 H x 5 W.

Hitch EP $5.99 Hitch EP

Hitch A Ride $12.49 Hitch A Ride

TFP Hitch Holsters - Single [99-06 Sierra] $130.88 A safe and convenient way to store your hitch ball mounts when not in use!!!;;;;The Hitch Holster neatly bolts to the inside of your truck bed.;;;;Single and Double Holster units are available for each model.;;;;The ball mounts slide into place in the Hitch Holster and are held with their hitch pin or lockable bracket included (padlock sold separately);;;;EASY INSTALLATION ! Requires no drilling as they bolt in place using the existing factory built-in Tie Down Brackets (Designed to permit use of factory tie-down when mounted in place).;;;;SAFETY! Storing ball mounts in the cab of your truck could cause serious injury in the event of stoping quickly or an accident.;;;;Storing ball mounts loose in the truck bed may cause damage and ball mounts may be lost or stolen;;;;Hitch Holster is the safest way to transport and store your hitch ball mounts and still have convenient access to them for usage;;;;Older models like GM ?Çÿ88 - ?Çÿ98 and Ford ?Çÿ87 - ?Çÿ96 trucks are ?Ç£drill-only?Ç¥ versions do to the lack of factory tie-downs in place to utilize (Drill in place to upper side of tailgate / stake pocket - not bottom of bed);;;;Works with most bedliners (some aftermarket models require minimal triming of bedliner with knife).;;;;Anti-Vibration pin to ensure quiet operation with or without ball mounts.

TFP Hitch Holsters - Double [07- Silverado Classic] $134.93 A safe and convenient way to store your hitch ball mounts when not in use!!!;;;;The Hitch Holster neatly bolts to the inside of your truck bed. Single and Double Holster units are available for each model. The ball mounts slide into place in the Hitch Holster and are held with their hitch pin or lockable bracket included (padlock sold separately);;;;EASY INSTALLATION ! Requires no drilling as they bolt in place using the existing factory built-in Tie Down Brackets (Designed to permit use of factory tie-down when mounted in place). SAFETY! Storing ball mounts in the cab of your truck could cause serious injury in the event of stoping quickly or an accident. Storing ball mounts loose in the truck bed may cause damage and ball mounts may be lost or stolen;;;;Hitch Holster is the safest way to transport and store your hitch ball mounts and still have convenient access to them for usage;;;;Older models like GM ‘88 - ‘98 and Ford ‘87 - ‘96 trucks are “drill-only� versions do to the lack of factory tie-downs in place to utilize (Drill in place to upper side of tailgate / stake pocket - not bottom of bed);;;;Works with most bedliners (some aftermarket models require minimal triming of bedliner with knife). Anti-Vibration pin to ensure quiet operation with or without ball mounts.

TFP Hitch Holsters - Double [07- Sierra Classic] $134.93 A safe and convenient way to store your hitch ball mounts when not in use!!!;;;;The Hitch Holster neatly bolts to the inside of your truck bed.;;;;Single and Double Holster units are available for each model.;;;;The ball mounts slide into place in the Hitch Holster and are held with their hitch pin or lockable bracket included (padlock sold separately);;;;EASY INSTALLATION ! Requires no drilling as they bolt in place using the existing factory built-in Tie Down Brackets (Designed to permit use of factory tie-down when mounted in place).;;;;SAFETY! Storing ball mounts in the cab of your truck could cause serious injury in the event of stoping quickly or an accident.;;;;Storing ball mounts loose in the truck bed may cause damage and ball mounts may be lost or stolen;;;;Hitch Holster is the safest way to transport and store your hitch ball mounts and still have convenient access to them for usage;;;;Older models like GM ?Çÿ88 - ?Çÿ98 and Ford ?Çÿ87 - ?Çÿ96 trucks are ?Ç£drill-only?Ç¥ versions do to the lack of factory tie-downs in place to utilize (Drill in place to upper side of tailgate / stake pocket - not bottom of bed);;;;Works with most bedliners (some aftermarket models require minimal triming of bedliner with knife).;;;;Anti-Vibration pin to ensure quiet operation with or without ball mounts.

TFP Hitch Holsters - Double [94-01 Ram] $134.93 A safe and convenient way to store your hitch ball mounts when not in use!!!;;;;The Hitch Holster neatly bolts to the inside of your truck bed.;;;;Single and Double Holster units are available for each model.;;;;The ball mounts slide into place in the Hitch Holster and are held with their hitch pin or lockable bracket included (padlock sold separately);;;;EASY INSTALLATION ! Requires no drilling as they bolt in place using the existing factory built-in Tie Down Brackets (Designed to permit use of factory tie-down when mounted in place).;;;;SAFETY! Storing ball mounts in the cab of your truck could cause serious injury in the event of stoping quickly or an accident.;;;;Storing ball mounts loose in the truck bed may cause damage and ball mounts may be lost or stolen;;;;Hitch Holster is the safest way to transport and store your hitch ball mounts and still have convenient access to them for usage;;;;Older models like GM ?Çÿ88 - ?Çÿ98 and Ford ?Çÿ87 - ?Çÿ96 trucks are ?Ç£drill-only?Ç¥ versions do to the lack of factory tie-downs in place to utilize (Drill in place to upper side of tailgate / stake pocket - not bottom of bed);;;;Works with most bedliners (some aftermarket models require minimal triming of bedliner with knife).;;;;Anti-Vibration pin to ensure quiet operation with or without ball mounts.

TFP Hitch Holsters - Single [97-04 Dakota] $130.88 A safe and convenient way to store your hitch ball mounts when not in use!!!;;;;The Hitch Holster neatly bolts to the inside of your truck bed.;;;;Single and Double Holster units are available for each model.;;;;The ball mounts slide into place in the Hitch Holster and are held with their hitch pin or lockable bracket included (padlock sold separately);;;;EASY INSTALLATION ! Requires no drilling as they bolt in place using the existing factory built-in Tie Down Brackets (Designed to permit use of factory tie-down when mounted in place).;;;;SAFETY! Storing ball mounts in the cab of your truck could cause serious injury in the event of stoping quickly or an accident.;;;;Storing ball mounts loose in the truck bed may cause damage and ball mounts may be lost or stolen;;;;Hitch Holster is the safest way to transport and store your hitch ball mounts and still have convenient access to them for usage;;;;Older models like GM ?Çÿ88 - ?Çÿ98 and Ford ?Çÿ87 - ?Çÿ96 trucks are ?Ç£drill-only?Ç¥ versions do to the lack of factory tie-downs in place to utilize (Drill in place to upper side of tailgate / stake pocket - not bottom of bed);;;;Works with most bedliners (some aftermarket models require minimal triming of bedliner with knife).;;;;Anti-Vibration pin to ensure quiet operation with or without ball mounts.

TFP Hitch Holsters - Double [97-04 Dakota] $134.93 A safe and convenient way to store your hitch ball mounts when not in use!!!;;;;The Hitch Holster neatly bolts to the inside of your truck bed.;;;;Single and Double Holster units are available for each model.;;;;The ball mounts slide into place in the Hitch Holster and are held with their hitch pin or lockable bracket included (padlock sold separately);;;;EASY INSTALLATION ! Requires no drilling as they bolt in place using the existing factory built-in Tie Down Brackets (Designed to permit use of factory tie-down when mounted in place).;;;;SAFETY! Storing ball mounts in the cab of your truck could cause serious injury in the event of stoping quickly or an accident.;;;;Storing ball mounts loose in the truck bed may cause damage and ball mounts may be lost or stolen;;;;Hitch Holster is the safest way to transport and store your hitch ball mounts and still have convenient access to them for usage;;;;Older models like GM ?Çÿ88 - ?Çÿ98 and Ford ?Çÿ87 - ?Çÿ96 trucks are ?Ç£drill-only?Ç¥ versions do to the lack of factory tie-downs in place to utilize (Drill in place to upper side of tailgate / stake pocket - not bottom of bed);;;;Works with most bedliners (some aftermarket models require minimal triming of bedliner with knife).;;;;Anti-Vibration pin to ensure quiet operation with or without ball mounts.

TFP Hitch Holsters - Double [87-96 F-150] $134.93 A safe and convenient way to store your hitch ball mounts when not in use!!!;;;;The Hitch Holster neatly bolts to the inside of your truck bed.;;;;Single and Double Holster units are available for each model.;;;;The ball mounts slide into place in the Hitch Holster and are held with their hitch pin or lockable bracket included (padlock sold separately);;;;EASY INSTALLATION ! Requires no drilling as they bolt in place using the existing factory built-in Tie Down Brackets (Designed to permit use of factory tie-down when mounted in place).;;;;SAFETY! Storing ball mounts in the cab of your truck could cause serious injury in the event of stoping quickly or an accident.;;;;Storing ball mounts loose in the truck bed may cause damage and ball mounts may be lost or stolen;;;;Hitch Holster is the safest way to transport and store your hitch ball mounts and still have convenient access to them for usage;;;;Older models like GM ?Çÿ88 - ?Çÿ98 and Ford ?Çÿ87 - ?Çÿ96 trucks are ?Ç£drill-only?Ç¥ versions do to the lack of factory tie-downs in place to utilize (Drill in place to upper side of tailgate / stake pocket - not bottom of bed);;;;Works with most bedliners (some aftermarket models require minimal triming of bedliner with knife).;;;;Anti-Vibration pin to ensure quiet operation with or without ball mounts.

TFP Hitch Holsters - Single [97-03 F-150] $130.88 A safe and convenient way to store your hitch ball mounts when not in use!!!;;;;The Hitch Holster neatly bolts to the inside of your truck bed.;;;;Single and Double Holster units are available for each model.;;;;The ball mounts slide into place in the Hitch Holster and are held with their hitch pin or lockable bracket included (padlock sold separately);;;;EASY INSTALLATION ! Requires no drilling as they bolt in place using the existing factory built-in Tie Down Brackets (Designed to permit use of factory tie-down when mounted in place).;;;;SAFETY! Storing ball mounts in the cab of your truck could cause serious injury in the event of stoping quickly or an accident.;;;;Storing ball mounts loose in the truck bed may cause damage and ball mounts may be lost or stolen;;;;Hitch Holster is the safest way to transport and store your hitch ball mounts and still have convenient access to them for usage;;;;Older models like GM ?Çÿ88 - ?Çÿ98 and Ford ?Çÿ87 - ?Çÿ96 trucks are ?Ç£drill-only?Ç¥ versions do to the lack of factory tie-downs in place to utilize (Drill in place to upper side of tailgate / stake pocket - not bottom of bed);;;;Works with most bedliners (some aftermarket models require minimal triming of bedliner with knife).;;;;Anti-Vibration pin to ensure quiet operation with or without ball mounts.

TFP Hitch Holsters - Double [97-03 F-150] $134.93 A safe and convenient way to store your hitch ball mounts when not in use!!!;;;;The Hitch Holster neatly bolts to the inside of your truck bed.;;;;Single and Double Holster units are available for each model.;;;;The ball mounts slide into place in the Hitch Holster and are held with their hitch pin or lockable bracket included (padlock sold separately);;;;EASY INSTALLATION ! Requires no drilling as they bolt in place using the existing factory built-in Tie Down Brackets (Designed to permit use of factory tie-down when mounted in place).;;;;SAFETY! Storing ball mounts in the cab of your truck could cause serious injury in the event of stoping quickly or an accident.;;;;Storing ball mounts loose in the truck bed may cause damage and ball mounts may be lost or stolen;;;;Hitch Holster is the safest way to transport and store your hitch ball mounts and still have convenient access to them for usage;;;;Older models like GM ?Çÿ88 - ?Çÿ98 and Ford ?Çÿ87 - ?Çÿ96 trucks are ?Ç£drill-only?Ç¥ versions do to the lack of factory tie-downs in place to utilize (Drill in place to upper side of tailgate / stake pocket - not bottom of bed);;;;Works with most bedliners (some aftermarket models require minimal triming of bedliner with knife).;;;;Anti-Vibration pin to ensure quiet operation with or without ball mounts.