Do you need a trailer hitch to tow a car?
The ability to tow a trailer is a useful addition to virtually any car or truck. Before you rent or buy a trailer to haul your tools and toys, make sure you have a high quality trailer hitch bolted to the back of your vehicle. Start by using our guide to find a hitch that fits your vehicle.
Do you need a draw bar for a trailer hitch?
Do It Right: Lifted vehicles will need a draw bar with a larger drop. It’s EXTREMELY important that the trailer be level with the hitch for towing. Unscrew the nut and remove the lock washer from the ball. Pass the threaded end through the top of the ball mount.
What kind of wrench do you use to install a trailer hitch?
Use two crescent wrenches, or an open end wrench or trailer hitch ball wrench on the nut and a vise or pipe wrench to hold the ball. Tighten the nut until the lock washer is fully compressed and the nut is tight.
Where do you put the pin on a trailer hitch?
Insert the end of the ball mount into the receiver on your hitch, and line up the hole for the pin. Insert the pin through the hole. Pass the retaining clip through the hole in the pin.
Where can I get a trailer hitch installed?
Buy any of the parts above online or schedule a hitch system installation or free towing inspection at a U-Haul location near you. U-Haul is North America’s #1 hitch installer. With over 1,500 install locations, we can guarantee you’ll find a location near you.
What kind of plug does a Toyota tow hitch use?
Receiver Tube Hitch Plug. Tow Hitch. Thorough testing of the tow hitch design is conducted both on and off the vehicle to ensure its capabilities including: on-road testing to ensure the hitch precisely matches vehicle towing capacity. All Toyota hitches are manufactured by expert welders, press operators and painters.
Are there any towing accessories for you haul?
U-Haul sells weight distribution kits, fifth wheels, hitch steps, front mount accessories and other towing accessories. If you already have a tow hitch installed, you can begin to customize your tow setup. Whatever your towing needs are, we have you covered.
Where do I find the tow weight of my hitch?
Your hitch’s maximum tow weight rating can usually be found on a label on the hitch itself. Your can find your hitch ball rating on the top of the ball, or around the base of the shank. The rating for your ball mount is usually on a label on the mounting plate or along the shaft that goes into your receiver.