Longer tow drawbars can offer some advantages, particularly when towing heavier loads. They can provide greater stability and control, and can also help to distribute weight more evenly. However, they can also be more difficult to manoeuvre, and may not be suitable for all vehicles. Ultimately, it is important to choose the right size and type of towbar for your vehicle and your needs.
If you're planning on towing a trailer, then you'll need a drawbar. This is a simple metal bar that attaches to the back of your vehicle and provides a hitch for the trailer. You can usually find a drawbar at your local hardware store.
A drawbar pull is the force required to move a load horizontally along the ground using a drawbar. The force is calculated by multiplying the weight of the load by the coefficient of friction between the load and the ground.
A trailer hitch should be high enough off the ground to clear obstacles when backing up, but low enough to allow the trailer to level out when hitched.
4.7/5
SMOOTH TOWING. For a smoother, quieter ride while towing your trailer, this adjustable drop hitch comes with a built-in anti-rattle feature, deterring vibrations, chucking and rattling at the coupling point.
PRECISE FIT. This adjustable ball hitch comes with a standard shank to fit virtually any standard 2-inch x 2-inch trailer hitch receiver. It's perfect for most class 3, class 4 and class 5 hitches.
WEATHER-RESISTANT. To protect it against rain, dirt, road grime and salt, this adjustable ball mount is shielded in a durable carbide black powder coat finish, and the dual ball attachment is protected with a corrosion-resistant zinc plating.
POWERFUL BUILD. Constructed from high-strength steel, this adjustable hitch ball mount is ready to work. The 2-inch ball is rated for a capacity of 10,000 lbs., and the 2-5/16-inch ball for 14,000 lbs.
HIGHLY VERSATILE. Adapt your trailer hitch to any towing situation with the highly versatile and easily adjustable design of this adjustable ball mount. The channel-style shank can be flipped to provide up to a 6-inch drop or 5-1/4-inch rise.
$234
This is a powerful device! I bought this hitch since my other, cheaper, 7k standard Reese hitch frequently allowed me to haul almost to its maximum capacity. When you first open the box, you will see that this item weighs three times as much as a typical hitch, but it is still manageable. Personally, I found this to be something I appreciated; if you're towing anything, it's dumb to have this failure on your rig. Before I placed a minor lift on my truck, I observed something that I hadn't really anticipated: the truck had a tendency to contact or scrape the ground while entering or exiting a steep driveway. This really caught me off guard because my stock Ram 1500 sits quite high out of the box. Flipping it over would have provided a solution, but then the pavement would have been struck rather than my tailgate. Since I tow so much, I rarely remove my hitch from the receiver. I would admit that there is hardly any damage on it even though it scraped the pavement for a few months prior to adding my raise kit. Consider purchasing the CURT lock kit for it at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006MDH3KY/ref=cm cr ryp prd ttl sol 49 as a final recommendation. The lock I previously used wasn't long enough to pass through and lock the ball to the hitch. One key opens two locks when using the Curt set!
4.7/5
FULLY TESTED. Every CURT class 3 trailer hitch design is tested in real-world, on-vehicle conditions at our Detroit engineering facility. Hitches are tested according to SAE J684 standards for the utmost safety and reliability while towing.
EASY TO INSTALL. Trailer hitch installation of this class 3 hitch is made easier with its vehicle-specific design. This hitch offers a custom fit on select models of the Kia Sedona, and it comes with all necessary hardware for a complete installation on the vehicle.
RUST, CHIP, UV-RESISTANT. This tow hitch is protected with a unique dual-coat finish of rust-resistant liquid Bonderite and highly durable black powder coat. The two finishes are co-cured together for exceptional resistance to rust, chipping and UV rays.
VERSATILE DESIGN. This class 3 hitch equips your vehicle with a standard 2-inch x 2-inch hitch receiver, allowing for a wide variety of towing options. It can accept a ball mount, cargo carrier, bike rack, tow hook and much more.
DEPENDABLE STRENGTH. This trailer hitch is rated for 4, 000 lbs. gross trailer weight, 400 lbs. tongue weight, 4, 000 lbs. weight distribution capacity and 400 lbs. weight distribution tongue weight (limited to lowest-rated towing component).
$234
First off, I want to thank the reviewers that came before me for giving me the confidence to order and install this myself. I've never before produced such things. My kids will be begging me to take them biking like prior summers when summer finally arrives. My old bike rack, which fits on the lift door of the 2003 Sedona, won't fit on the 2016 Sedona. Having a hitch mount bike rack is a good alternative, and I can use the hitch for other things as well. I'm a DIY freak, therefore I like to complete tasks on my own if they are achievable.Today the package was delivered. Given the lovely weather, I slid under my van and started working. Only one exhaust hanger had to be taken out, according to a prior reviewer. The other two hangers are hidden deep within, near the centre of the van, so that was a significant tip. I initially thought removing the hanging bush would be hard because it resisted being moved despite being sprayed with WD-40. My next choice was to get a tool for removing exhaust hangers (which I might never use again). It turned out that the process of lubricating the entire bush hole required some time. I sprayed additional WD-40 inside the bush, poked around with a screwdriver, and pryed. The hanger came out after a little while. (I did look at YouTube videos for guidance.)Inserting the right end under the exhaust was a challenge because the van wasn't jacked up, but it wasn't too difficult. The first bolt's latching on was the challenging portion. As I was working alone, I had to use some boxes and books to support it. It was advantageous in that situation to install it without raising the van. The hitch could also be supported by using the automobile jack.The task is completed after an hour. I'd say I'm pretty proud of myself. I could purchase a great hitch mount bike rack with the money I saved.happy summer
4.7/5
FULLY TESTED. Every CURT class 3 trailer hitch design is tested in real-world, on-vehicle conditions at our Detroit engineering facility. Hitches are tested according to SAE J684 standards for the utmost safety and reliability while towing.
VERSATILE DESIGN. This class 3 hitch equips your vehicle with a standard 2-inch x 2-inch hitch receiver, allowing for a wide variety of towing options. It can accept a ball mount, cargo carrier, bike rack, tow hook and much more.
EASY TO INSTALL. Trailer hitch installation of this class 3 hitch is made easier with its vehicle-specific design. This hitch offers a custom fit on select models of the Mazda CX-9, and it comes with all necessary hardware for a complete installation on the vehicle.
DEPENDABLE STRENGTH. This trailer hitch is rated for 4, 000 lbs. gross trailer weight, 600 lbs. tongue weight, 5, 000 lbs. weight distribution capacity and 600 lbs. weight distribution tongue weight (limited to lowest-rated towing component).
RUST, CHIP, UV-RESISTANT. This tow hitch is protected with a unique dual-coat finish of rust-resistant liquid Bonderite and highly durable black powder coat. The two finishes are co-cured together for exceptional resistance to rust, chipping and UV rays.
$234
The instructions may obviously use improvement, especially with regards to installing the hitch. It is practically necessary to either 1) have a means of raising your automobile for extra clearance (maybe you have a lift...yeah right...) or 2) enlist the assistance of a friend. When you're on your back and trying to do this by yourself, the hitch is quite heavy. Even though I'm a mechanically inclined handyman, installing this was challenging.I have a 2017 CX-9:1) You must first take out the bottom trim piece. very simple2) PRIOR TO THIS STEP, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO SUPPORT YOUR EXHAUST! The rubber hangers on your exhaust must first be removed in order to provide you enough room to install the hitch. This took an eternity. Have a beer first, please. They come in fours. Spray some WD-40 (or another lubricant) into the hanger where it connects to the exhaust rods, hangers, or whatever. Then, using a pair of channel lock pliers, force the rubber hanger off using the end of the metal rod from the exhaust as a fulcrum. It's a little difficult to describe, but you essentially push and squeeze the rubber piece off while utilizing the metal rod from the exhaust as your fulcrum. Congratulations then; it probably took you 30 minutes to do it by yourself. Beer time.3) Insert the stops and carriage bolts into the frame. It takes a lot of patience to do this, especially with your back and the restricted space. To allow you to run the wires through the hitch, keep in mind to leave them dangling out of the holes. DO NOT NOW TOUCH THE WIRES. Just let them be.4) Do your absolute best to locate something to support your hitch so you can lift it. It won't be simple unless you're a bodybuilder. Or, hire a helper; if not, I ended up supporting it in the middle, to the right of the receiver, with a paint can. I then propped it up a little with additional stacked boards on the left and right sides. Give the wires a quick feed through the hitch holes. It's not exactly easy to remove the wires that are used to feed the bolts and stops through the frame. Don't bother about saving them; just pull them off ONE AT A TIME. I initially attempted to simply "unscrew" them, but it didn't go well. The rearmost bolt was then positioned into the hitch hole after I pressed up on one side and hand-tightened one nut. Woo! Drink a beer. hand tightened the nut on the front-most bolt after moving to the opposite side. Thankfully, this gave me more room to work and supported the weight of the hitch, allowing me to remove all the boards and paint cans. It's simpler to attach the final two bolts. To thread the nut on, you'll still need to push up on it, but it's manageable. To assist me in lifting the hitch a little bit, I also utilized a long 1x4 as a lever and my paint can as a fulcrum. This was quite helpful. After that, tighten each bolt according to Curt's directions. 110 ft. pounds, I believe. tightened bolt? Congratulations! Have a beer.5) Replace the rubber exhaust hangers with the exhaust system. They should be lubricated, allowing them to go in much more easily than they do to come out.6) Keep your trim piece somewhere safe; you won't need it anymore.7) Have a whiskey because you probably can't drive this thing anyplace at this point. You're not going to pack up your bikes, a trailer, or anything else.This thing's overall quality is excellent. It appears to be a terrific hitch and is quite robust. Do yourself a favor and ask someone to assist you, or at the very least jack your rear end up. With the automobile parked in my garage, I devoted entirely too much time to attempting to figure out how to install everything by myself.
4.6/5
RUST, CHIP, UV-RESISTANT. This tow hitch is protected with a unique dual-coat finish of rust-resistant liquid Bond rite and highly durable black powder coat. The two finishes are co-cured together for exceptional resistance to rust, chipping and UV rays.
DEPENDABLE STRENGTH. This trailer hitch is rated for 3,500 lbs. gross trailer weight and 350 lbs. tongue weight (limited to lowest-rated towing component).
FULLY TESTED. Every CURT class 3 trailer hitch design is tested in real-world, on-vehicle conditions at our Detroit engineering facility. Hitches are tested according to SAE J684 standards for the utmost safety and reliability while towing.
EASY TO INSTALL. Trailer hitch installation of this class 3 hitch is made easier with its vehicle-specific design. This hitch offers a custom fit on select models of the Volkswagen Tegan, and it comes with all necessary hardware for a complete installation on the vehicle.
VERSATILE DESIGN. This class 3 hitch equips your vehicle with a standard 2-inch x 2-inch hitch receiver, allowing for a wide variety of towing options. It can accept a ball mount, cargo carrier, bike rack, tow hook and much more.
$234
With the top-notch hardware offered, installing this hitch was a complete no-brainer. I appreciate that they also offer torque specifications. I get the impression that the engineering was carefully considered. Just to be cautious, I added medium-strength Loc-Tite. The only thing I would have liked to see was an installation bracket made of thick steel for the electrical socket. I created one on my own and welded it to the square tube's top, just above the cross-pin hole. The bracket resembles a letter "F" that is 9" tall and lying on its side with two "tangs." "lowering itself It is constructed from steel that is 3/8" thick and 1/2" wide along each length. I installed the lamp socket using brass screws after drilling and threading four 10-32 holes. There is no practical method to attach the electrical socket on the VW Tiguan without my custom bracket.And if I remember correctly, the description of my 2013 Tiguan stated that the Curt 13133 hitch would not fit. It was a fantastic fit.
4.6/5
Includes four 3/8" lock-nuts, four 3/8" flat washers, two chains and two U-bolts
Easily attaches to spring bars with the included U-bolts
Multiple chain links allow for flexible adjustment of tension
Strong steel construction with corrosion-resistant zinc finish
Compatible with all CURT weight distribution hitches (except TruTrack)
$234
I had a home gym, however some of the chains were in set positions, therefore I needed some extensions to do specific chores. These chains were the greatest choice for strength and size after searching online. It's not quite automotive, but it surely works well for my requirements.
4.5/5
EASY TO INSTALL. To protect your trailer hitch ball using this hitch ball cover, simple press it onto the ball and you're done! When it's time to hitch up your trailer, the hitch cover can be removed and conveniently stored in your glovebox.
DURABLE. CURT trailer hitch ball covers are made from quality black rubber for simplicity and long-lasting use. The rubber easily stands up to rain, dirt, grime and other corrosive elements.
SIMPLE DESIGN. This hitch ball cover is designed for maximum convenience. It quickly, easily and securely installs onto your trailer ball with a friction fit. No tools or hardware required!
WEATHER-RESISTANT. Protect your trailer hitch ball when it is not hitched up to a trailer with this hitch ball cover. It completely encapsulates the trailer ball, keeping it shielded from exposure to harsh, corrosive outdoor elements.
VERSATILE FIT. This trailer ball cover is compatible with virtually any industry-standard 2-5/16-inch diameter trailer hitch ball.
$234
I bought this so I could store the hitch with the hitch ball covered. Although it seems counterintuitive, I'm sick of lubricating the hitch ball only to end up covered in grease when I take the hitch off my truck. This cover is easy to put on before taking off the hitch and take off when I want to attach the trailer. It keeps the grease off of me and on the ball. It fits so snugly that it wouldn't blow off while moving even if I left the hitch attached and covered the ball. Additionally, it is rather simple to remove (due to the grease, no doubt).
4.4/5
DEPENDABLE STRENGTH. Get more done with the superior towing capacity of this ball and pintle hook combo. It is rated for a pintle capacity of 20,000 lbs. and a ball capacity of 20,000 lbs. The body is constructed from solid forged steel to promote maximum towing strength and confidence on the job.
VERSATILE TOWING. This ball and pintle hitch combination equips your pickup truck to tackle a variety of heavy-duty towing jobs. The 2-5/16-inch diameter trailer ball can be coupled to a standard 2-5/16-inch trailer coupler or a lunette ring with a 2-1/2-inch to 3-inch inside diameter.
CONVENIENT FIT. For maximum convenience and an easy installation whenever needed, this pintle hitch features a 2-1/2-inch x 2-1/2-inch shank to fit virtually any industry-standard 2-1/2-inch hitch receiver. This makes it the perfect accessory for many heavy-duty class 5 hitches.
WEATHER-RESISTANT. This ball and pintle hook hitch is shielded in a highly durable powder coat finish for long-lasting resistance to rust, chipping and UV damage, in spite of rain, snow, mud and other outdoor elements.
SECURE CONNECTION. To ensure a reliable connection to your trailer, this pintle hitch comes with a spring-loaded arm. The arm locks down onto the hitch ball and can be secured with the included safety pin.
$234
For the purpose of towing a small roll-off trailer and cans, I upgraded to a Pintle hitch. had the smaller model with a 13,000 capacity and 15,000 pints of capacity. The capacity of this item is 20,000. This should function OK because the new roll-off system has a 16,000 gvwr capacity. 2-1/2 receiver size, powder-coated heavy duty. This just makes more sense than carrying and switching the two forms of towing since I'll be using both, ball and Pintle. Maintaining proper lubrication is crucial. Without being used over the winter, my older one rusted. Therefore, if you live in a salt-treated area, pull off for the winter and spray with WD40 or better. I appreciate Curtis and Amazon.
4.3/5
DEPENDABLE STRENGTH. This heavy-duty ball hitch is constructed from high-strength forged steel and is rated to tow up to 20,000 pounds gross trailer weight and 2,700 pounds tongue weight (limited to lowest-rated towing component).
CORROSION-RESISTANT. For long-lasting use, this truck ball hitch is protected with a highly durable carbide black powder coat finish, easily resisting damage from rain, dirt, snow, road salt and other corrosive threats.
EASY TO INSTALL. To install this class 5 hitch ball mount on your truck, simply insert the shank into your vehicle's 2-1/2-inch hitch receiver. The rounded shank makes installation easy. Then, secure the shank in place with a hitch pin or hitch lock (sold separately).
HEAVY-DUTY. This forged trailer hitch ball mount comes with a 2-1/2-inch x 2-1/2-inch shank to fit any industry-standard 2-1/2-inch receiver. The ball mount also has a 4-inch drop and 2-1/2-inch rise to promote level towing with your own particular vehicle-trailer setup.
READY TO TOW. Hitching up your heavy-duty trailer is easy with this 2-1/2-inch ball mount. It features a 1-1/4-inch hole to accept a trailer hitch ball with a 1-1/4-inch diameter shank (trailer ball sold separately). This allows you to tow a wide variety of large trailers, such as farm trailers, large travel trailers, flatbed trailers and more.
$234
This drawbar is advertised as being extremely strong, and it appears that it will do so.I've had a lot of drawbars, and each one of them has some slop. I've found that buying a 5/8" grade 8 bolt and the necessary hardware, then torqueing it to 150 ft-lbs, is the best answer. Insert some sheet metal shims if the drawbar is still loose. The receiver will compress once the shims are close enough to grab the drawbar and hold it securely to prevent banging and clunks. It also makes it more difficult to steal or disconnect.I also purchased a Curt ball, and it was free of top flat areas. As a result, it had to be held while being tightened to specification using a pipe wrench (450 ft-lbs). Since they are now too cheap to machine flat places on them, that is the way you must do it.
4.3/5
Features three welded trailer balls on a solid shank
Fits 1 7/8", 2" or 2 5/16" couplers
Mounts on the adjustable tri-ball tube mount #45802
Protected by a durable powder coat finish
Replaces the head for the adjustable tri-ball mount #45799
$234
I had searched the area for another one after someone took the one off my truck. I chose this one because it was less priced after seeing some that were more pricey. happy I did. The new one had superior quality and appearance. because this one is substantial while the one that was stolen was hollow. extremely happy with the product's quality and prompt arrival.
4.2/5
RELIABLE PROTECTION. Trailer hitch covers are the ideal way to protect your hitch receiver when not towing. It protects the receiver against dirt, water, debris and rust, while adding a finished look to your vehicle.
CONVENIENT. For fast, easy, secure installation of this receiver hitch cover, it installs using your existing trailer hitch pin (hitch pin not included). It can also conveniently be stored in your glove box while towing a trailer.
LONG-LASTING. This trailer hitch cover is made from quality plastic with a bright chrome finish, meaning it will never rust or corrode, in spite of frequent exposure to rain, snow, mud and other elements.
STANDARD FIT. CURT tow hitch covers come in industry-standard sizes to fit virtually any trailer hitch receiver. This hitch cover is designed to fit a 2-inch x 2-inch receiver tube, perfect for most class 3, class 4 and class 5 hitches.
EASY TO INSTALL. This trailer hitch cap is designed for quick installation at a moment's notice. Just fit it into the hitch receiver and insert the hitch pin. It's that simple! Hitch pin not included.
$234
Affordable Good Hitch Cover. Good looking. I would only like to see a plastic or non-metal retainer added to hold it in place as an enhancement. With my drop hitch, I make an effort to keep the hitch pin out of the elements to prevent rusting. It would be fantastic if I could hold my plastic hitch cover in place without using it. Good value for the money!
A 2-inch ball can pull up to 50 pounds.
There are four types of hitches: the ball hitch, the bumper hitch, the receiver hitch, and the fifth wheel hitch. The ball hitch is the most common and is used to tow trailers with a ball mount. The bumper hitch is used to tow trailers that have a bumper mount. The receiver hitch is used to tow trailers that have a receiver mount. The fifth wheel hitch is used to tow trailers that have a fifth wheel mount.
A draw bar is a tool that is used to hold or secure something in place. It is often used in conjunction with a winch or a pulley system. Draw bars can be used to secure a load on a trailer or a truck. They can also be used to hold a boat in place while it is being towed.
A three point hitch is a device that is attached to the back of a tractor that allows the operator to attach and detach implements without leaving the tractor seat. The three point hitch consists of three arms - the top link, the drawbar, and the lower link - that are used to attach the implement to the tractor.
The eye on a drawbar typically connects to a trailer's A-frame coupler. This allows the trailer to be pulled by a vehicle with a hitch receiver. The drawbar provides a connection point between the trailer and the vehicle, and typically has a ball mount that can be adjusted to different heights.
A drawbar hitch is a type of hitch used to tow a trailer or other item behind a vehicle. It typically consists of a drawbar (a metal bar or rod) that is attached to the back of the vehicle and a coupler (a device that connects the drawbar to the trailer). The drawbar hitch is one of the most common types of hitches used today.
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