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Bully CR-605L 605 Series 2 in 1 Receiver Hitch Mount Step with LED Brake Light
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Bully BBS-1104L Black Bull Series LED Hitch Step
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Bully CR-600 Receiver Hitch Mounted Utility Step
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The ProStep, 3rd brake light, Hitch Step for Trucks, SUV's & RV's
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Bully CR-014 LED Hitch Brake Light
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Thule 665C Transporter Combi Hitch-Mount Cargo Box
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Rugged Ridge 11580.10 Rear Hitch
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2 in 1 Bully Hitch Step w/ LED Brake Light Truck SUV
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Selecting the Correct Hitch for Your Vehicle

If you are towing a trailer for the first time you will want to
have everything going for you. Changing from a single vehicle to
what is essentially double that, is not a step to be taken
casually. The hitch you use to link your tow vehicle to your
trailer is a key element in your safety and the safety of other
motorists on the road.

A great deal hinges on the choice of hitch in the world of
towing. There are a number of factors that you need to take into
consideration when making the decision. Before doing anything
else, you will need to consult your vehicle owner's manual. This
comprehensive source of information will give you valuable
information regarding the towing specifications of your vehicle.

You will want to stay well within the parameters outlined in the
manual, being ever cautious not to place the rig under more
pressure than it can safely handle. Remember that what you can
tow under ideal towing conditions and what you can tow under
challenging conditions are two completely different things.

The tow combination that you put together needs to have capacity
to spare in order to handle these challenges when they arise.
Both the tow vehicle and the hitching system have weight
capacities that impact the safety of the whole rig.

Once you have determined the tow vehicle's maximum towing
capacity you will be able to choose the trailer and hitch that
is the best fit. Tow hitches come in varying classes to match
the weight capacities of the vehicle and the gross trailer
weight, known as the GTW.

Trailer hitches are specific to each vehicle so you need to find
the exact hitch for your vehicle model and year. Most online
websites will have you key in these details before coming up
with the hitch for your vehicle.

The most common hitches are receivers. They are the ones that
you see on most SUVs, trucks, vans and RVs. They come in Classes
specific to their weight carrying capacity. Class I hitches have
a GTW of anything up to 2,000lbs. They are the best option for
light duty tow vehicles and commonly allow for the towing of
smaller loads like bike racks and utility trailers.

Class II hitches, with a GTW of 3,500lbs, are commonly used on
passenger vans and the less powerful SUVs. Class II hitches are
capable of towing smaller, lighter travel trailers safely. Some
class II hitches can have their tow capacities expanded in
combination with a good weight distribution system. Details on
this option should be available in your vehicle owner's manual.

Class III hitches have a more generous tow capacity of up to
5,000lbs. They are the most common hitch for the more powerful
SUVs and trucks and allow for heavier duty towing and a broader
range of weight distribution systems that balance out the
trailer load between the wheels of the tow vehicle and those of
the trailer. The addition of this kind of hitch system offers
enhanced safety in the form of improved steering and brake
control.

Once you have selected the correct hitch for your vehicle and
trailer and you have had it shipped to your door you will be
faced with a mysterious bundle of odds and ends that bolts onto
your vehicle frame without welding. Installation times vary from
30 minutes to an hour so don't rush. If you have doubts about
the finished product of your work you might want to invest in a
second opinion from a professional before heading out onto the
highway.

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