Tow Tech Getting hitched is easier than ever. Using the latest accessories, hitching up is realistically now a one-person job. As proof, we accumulated an assortment of products that are designed to easily and safely connect a tongue, gooseneck, or bar to a tow vehicle: receivers, balls, and wiring plugs as well as wide-view mirrors, trailer brakes, lights, and tongue-alignment innovations. Vegas has nothing on this guide when it comes to getting hitched the easy way. Andersen Andersen's Rapid Hitch is an aluminum adjustable ball mount. It has a 10,000-pound GTWR with a 1,500-pound tongue capacity. Drop/rise positions are 3 1/2, 5 1/2, and 10 inches. Aluminum construction eliminates rusting, chipping, and peeling and also saves weight. INFORMATION: Andersen Mfg. Inc., 800.635.6106, www.anderseninc.comAndersen Andersen's Rapid Hitch is an aluminum adjustable ball mount. It has a 10,000-po B&W The patented Turnover Ball allows easy switching between a gooseneck and an empty bed. A 4-inch hole in the bed accommodates the ball; the mounting system is beneath the bed, bolted to the frame. A handle retracts a pin, stowing the ball upside down in its receiver. The Turnover Ball is rated to 30,000 pounds Gross Trailer Weight and 7,500 pounds Vertical Tongue Weight. INFORMATION: B&W Trailer Hitches, 800.248.6564, www.turnoverball.comB&W The patented Turnover Ball allows easy switching between a gooseneck and an empty be Bargman Bargman has supplied automotive lighting and electronic equipment since 1931. The company offers a variety of trailer connectors, plugs, and adapters. Also available are incandescent and LED taillights, markers, and other auxiliary lights to make towing safer. INFORMATION: Bargman, 517.767.4142, www.bargman.comBargman Bargman has supplied automotive lighting and electronic equipment since 1931. Th Buyers Buyers' Boxer Hitch mounts three different ball sizes plus has a pin for agricultural implements. Changing balls involves pulling the pin and rotating the mount. It also has 6 inches of vertical adjustment and is rated at 12,000 pounds GTW/1,200 pounds tongue weight. INFORMATION: Buyers Products, 440.974.7766, www.buyersproducts.comBuyers Buyers' Boxer Hitch mounts three different ball sizes plus has a pin for agricult Convert-A-Ball The Convert-A-Ball cushioned ball mount uses polyurethane inserts to act as a shock absorber, reducing towing vibrations. A standard version is rated at of 10,000 pounds GTW/2,000-pound tongue weight; the heavy-duty mount has a 14,000-pound GTW. Standard drops are 2, 4, 6, and 8 inches. INFORMATION: Convert-A-Ball, 800.543.1732, www.convert-a-ball.comConvert-A-Ball The Convert-A-Ball cushioned ball mount uses polyurethane inserts to act Blue Ox The Sway Pro weight distribution hitch by Blue Ox is designed to eliminate trailer sway utilizing two sway-control loops and two points of friction. A simple thumbscrew is used for head-angle adjustment. Receiver hitches and accessories are also available. INFORMATION: Blue Ox, 800.228.9289, www.blueox.comBlue Ox The Sway Pro weight distribution hitch by Blue Ox is designed to eliminate trail CIPA Designed for towing, CIPA offers extendable replacement mirrors. Available for GM and Dodge trucks, the new mirrors feature aerodynamic styling and integrated blindspot mirrors. They fit OE mounting holes. The main glass is electrically adjustable and heated and extends 4 1/2 inches to increase towing vision. INFORMATION: CIPA, 800.872.2472, www.cipamirrors.comCIPA Designed for towing, CIPA offers extendable replacement mirrors. Available for GM a Currie Enterprises Currie Enterprises offers tow bar kits for many popular '76-current bobtail Jeeps. The Currie collapsible bar comes with safety chains and brackets that mount to Currie tow bar shackles. Mounting kits are available for TJ/LJ and JK (shown). The JK tow bar plate replaces the stock plastic valance panel; hardware is included. INFORMATION: Currie Ent., 714.982.5298, www.currieenterprises.comCurrie Enterprises Currie Enterprises offers tow bar kits for many popular '76-current b Bulldog Bulldog offers a wide line of trailer products, including the A-Frame Jack with Powered Drive. It features a 4,000-pound capacity, a drop leg, 17 inches of travel, a built-in level, an emergency manual override, and an LED courtesy light. INFORMATION: Bulldog Products, 715.693.1700, www.bulldogproducts.netBulldog Bulldog offers a wide line of trailer products, including the A-Frame Jack with Curt Curt Manufacturing's Adjustable Tri-Ball includes welded 1 7/8-inch, 2-inch, and 2 5/16-inch chrome-plated trailer balls. It has 5 3/4 inches of vertical adjustment. This heavy-duty ball mount provides capacities up to 10,000 pounds, comes in a gloss black powdercoat, and includes hardware. INFORMATION: Curt Mfg., 800.738.7213, www.curtmfg.comCurt Curt Manufacturing's Adjustable Tri-Ball includes welded 1 7/8-inch, 2-inch, and 2 Eaz-Lift The Ultra is a trunnion-style weight-distributing hitch that has a low profile for increased road clearance. Its trunnions are lubricated for effortless turning radius. Built-in dual sway-control ball plates eliminate add-on accessories, and spring-bar locking devices are convenient for bar removal. The Ultra is available in three ratings: 550, 750, and 1,200 pounds. INFORMATION: Eaz-Lift, 800.334.2004, www.eaz-lift.comEaz-Lift The Ultra is a trunnion-style weight-distributing hitch that has a low profile Grote Grote offers magnetic towing light kits that include harness, lamps, and hookup connectors. They're available with ABS plastic or rubber housings in either conventional or LED bulbs (shown). Grote also offers a variety of LED utility lights to ease nighttime hitching. INFORMATION: Grote Ind., 800.628.0809, www.grote.comGrote Grote offers magnetic towing light kits that include harness, lamps, and hookup co Draw-Tite Draw-Tite offers custom-fit vehicle trailer hitches designed, engineered, and manufactured for optimal fit and towing performance. Hitches are available with GTW ratings of up to 18,000 pounds (Class IV Nissan Titan application shown). INFORMATION: Draw-Tite, 800.521.0510, www.draw-tite.comDraw-Tite Draw-Tite offers custom-fit vehicle trailer hitches designed, engineered, and Eckharts A Southern California installation institution for 65 years, Eckharts offers its Extender foldable and self-aligning tow bar via mail-order. Other turnkey towing setups are custom-installed onsite using Eckhart's Hidden Look/maximum-ground-clearance philosophy. A custom 27-inch drop hitch system is shown here. INFORMATION: Eckharts Trailer Hitches, 800.U.CAN.TOW, www.eckharts.comEckharts A Southern California installation institution for 65 years, Eckharts offers it Harbor Freight Haul-Master magnetic towing lights affordably make flat or dolly towing safer and easier for applications up to 80 inches wide. Features include scratch-resistant magnetic bases, 4 1/2-inch lenses, double-sided red brake lights and amber flashers, a 20-foot wiring harness, and four-pin connectors. INFORMATION: Harbor Freight Tools, 800.657.8001, www.harborfreightusa.comHarbor Freight Haul-Master magnetic towing lights affordably make flat or dolly towing s 1 | 2 | » | View Full Article By Tom Morr Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
