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How To Tow A Fifth Wheel With A Gooseneck Hitch

Written by Hitchweb Team Thursday, May 28, 2015

How do I tow a Fifth Wheel Trailer with my Gooseneck Hitch?

YOU HAVE 2 OPTIONS:

OPTION #1: If you already have a Gooseneck Hitch Ball installed in the bed of your truck, you can purchase a 5th Wheel Hitch that installs in the ball hole of the Gooseneck hitch. Have a look at B&W Trailer Hitch RVK3500 B&W Companion Fifth Wheel Hitch:

20K Companion 5th Wheel This Fifth Wheel Hitch sits right on top of a B&W Turnover Ball. Pull only 1 pin and the hitch removes completely from the bed. A great option if you want to frequently switch between trailer types. 

If you don't have the B&W Turnover Ball Gooseneck Hitch System, go to our under bed gooseneck...


1Plug and 2Plug Brake Control Harnesses

Written by Hitchweb Team Wednesday, May 27, 2015

What is the difference between a 1-Plug and 2-Plug unit Brake Control Wiring Harness?

All vehicle specific Brake Control Wiring Harnesses are available in 1-Plug or 2-Plug styles:

Brake Control Tee, 1 Plug Style - Dodge

 1-Plug units are designed for brake controls manufactured with electrical wiring mounted on the back  on the unit. This is also know as the pigtail. Wiring harnesses must be spliced into the existing pigtail to  allow the vehicle specific plug to be installed.

Brake Control Tee, 2 Plug Style - Honda

Posted in Towing 101

Trailer Hitch 65068 Licence Plat Modification

Written by Hitchweb Team Tuesday, May 26, 2015

On trailer hitch #65068 can you confirm if the receiver will stick out past the license plate once it is relocated?

As per technical support at Cequent Towing Products, the receiver will stick out past the licence plate. 

 

65068 trailer hitch image

bumper relocation on 65068 trailer hitch

 

1. Measure from the tow hook bolt center to level ground.

2. Subtract 3-5/8”(3.625)[92mm] from step 1. This is the distance from level ground to bottom of fascia cutout.

3. Mark the location of the bottom of fascia cutout on front of fascia.

4. Measure 3-1/4” up from the bottom of fascia cut. This is the location of the top of fascia cutout.

5. Locate the center of the fascia from left to right and mark 1-5/8” each side. ( 3-1/4” square)

6. Drill (4) 3/8” hole in corners.

7. Carefully cut the 3-1/4” hole from the fascia.

 

Posted in Towing 101

Experiencing Sway on Built In Sway Control System

Written by Hitchweb Team Thursday, May 21, 2015

Is it common to experience sway on a weight distrubution system with built-in sway?

It is common to experience sway on a weight distribution system with built in sway control under the following circumstances:

1) It is a windy day
2) The tire pressure on your trailer or vehicle is low

If you are still experiencing sway on days with low to no wind, and your tire pressure is at its recommended level, contact the manufacturer's tech team to see what can be done. Unfortunately, on many built-in sway control systems you are unable to adjust the sway control so you may be limited for options, although that may be different with sway control kits like the Dual Cam Sway Controls.


What Are Happijac Tiedowns

Written by Hitchweb Team Thursday, May 21, 2015

What are Happijac Tiedowns?

as taken from happijac.com

HappiJac’s design combines frame strength and sound engineering principles to create an I-beam truss structure that makes your camper an integral part of the truck, providing unsurpassed strength and security. Its Direct-to-Frame™ mount is strong and easy to use. While other tie downs may "hold your camper down," only HappiJac Tie Downs prevent camper movement in all directions (up-down, side-to-side, and front-to-back).

 

Happijac Tiedown Bed Mount

 

Happijac Tiedown Centering Guide

 

Happijac Tiedowns are vehicle specific. Click on the link and use the Vehicle Seearch on the left side of the page to find the correct Tiedowns for your vehicle. 

Posted in Towing 101