In this post, we’re looking at several products from Andersen Hitches. We’ll offer an overview of each of the most popular hitches among owners of 5th wheels and travel trailers, and we’ll talk a bit about why many people love ’em, while others are less enthused....
The latent demand for trailer hitches for travel trailers, automobile trailers, and light-duty truck trailers is not actual or historic sales. Nor is latent demand future sales. In fact, latent demand can be lower either lower or higher than actual sales if a market is inefficient (i.e.,...
These hitches are designed for heavier towing applications and commonly used for towing travel trailers, livestock trailers, flatbed equipment trailers and more. 5th Wheel Hitch A 5th wheel hitch is a heavy-duty truck bed hitch that accepts the kingpin of a 5th wheel trailer. The design is ...
A trailer hitch receiver like this one helps people ferry trailers and other large items, but you need a drop hitch receiver to make sure your vehicle stays upright. Dan Driedger/istockphoto.com Sure, cars, trucks and SUVs work great for ferrying you and yours from Points A to B. ...
Priced at $149.99, this bike holder with tray-styled loops comes with a hitch tube that is compatible with both 1.25-inch and 2-inch hitch receivers, and it also includes an adaptor for the 2-inch hitch receiver. What is striking about this SUV bike carrier is that despite its modest we...
Low prices and high weight capacities will earn you multiple looks on our list of the best bike racks, but this one takes the cake for best for RVers. Just to be clear, this rack isn’t compatible with bumper pulls, travel trailers, pop-ups, or bumper-mounted hitch receivers. But ...
Your question is an excellent one, and one that we have considered ourselves. While there does not seem to be a consistent standard for the length of a breakaway cable, we do have an opinion about it for both travel trailers and flat towing a car behind a motorhome with a tow bar. ...
The thing about hauling 5th wheel trailers is that it’s a highly functional task. And you can’t perform it without the best fifth wheel hitch.
In case of travel trailers, it is necessary to know their weight on each side to ensure the safety of your trips and the durability of your vehicle. Overloading can cause accidents, even when you do own a“load leveling” hitch; so as losing the balance inside. Learning how to weigh ...
This measurement ensures levelness for a trailer. Unlevel trailers improperly distribute weight on the tires and suspension. When your hitch is at the proper height, it helps improve stability, handling, and a safer towing experience. If you plan to tow regularly, this is a skill that you’ll...