A Quick Guide to Trailer Hitch Accessories

With a few handy accessories, an average family30,000 lbs.
vehicle can be transformed into an awesome towingOne extremely important component to consider is a
machine, capable of taking on extremely heavy loads.brake controller. Brake controllers come in handy for
A trailer hitch is the standard accessory which is usedstops because they are able to control the trailer's
as a bridge from the vehicle to trailer. These hitchesbrake system. One popular type is the timed brake
come in a variety of types which are often classified incontroller which has a set delay between the time the
categories based on position or how much weight thebrake is engaged to when the full output is reached.
hitch can tow. A trailer hitch often requires a certainAnother type is the proportional brake controller, which
amount of drilling and it may thus require a professionalmonitors the slowing of your vehicle and proportionally
to lend a hand.adjusts the trailer's brakes for an even stop. A third
--Front mount hitches are attached to the front of thetype is the Inertia Brake Controller which is able to
vehicle and are often seen on trucks and SUVs thatautomatically adjust the slowdown based on the
employ winches or snowplows.braking rate.
--A receiver hitch is often the choice for those wishingOnce the basics are down, some might choose to
to attach a trailer or bike rack. These are often quickexplore various other hitch components. For example,
to bolt on and are custom made for many types ofa trailer hitch camera can be used to connect to a
vehicle. It is important to try to select a hitch thattrailer without assistance. It allows for reverse
matches the vehicle's color scheme as well as to findnavigation and can be used at night. Cargo Net Tie
one that has a lifetime warranty if possible.Downs are used to hold down cargo loads that are
--Heavy duty hitches are use for hauling very largehitch mounted.
trailers or RVs, including those which weigh up to