6-Way Connectors: 6-Way connectors allow the basic hookup of the three lighting functions (running lights, turn signals, and brake lights) The ground and two extra pins provide two additional functions, typically for electric brakes and 12 volt "hot" lead.

See our 6 way trailer end wiring and 6 way car end wiring to find the right connector for you. If you have any questions or concerns please call us at 800-300-4067.

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With all the 5th wheel hitches out there, it's difficult to know how to choose the right 5th wheel hitch. Much of it has to do with the design, brand, and cost. Lets look at the main features that distinguish one 5th wheel hitch from another.

CAPACITY is the most important feature. You need to know how much your loaded 5th wheel trailer weighs in order to get you looking at the right selection of hitches.

MOUNTING STYLE > All 5th wheel hitches use a rail system but some of them mount under the bed of the box. Some hitches can be application sensitive using custom brackets to the make the installation cleaner, but the most common mounting style is the universal style.

SINGLE PIVOT VS. DOUBLE PIVOT > The 5th wheel head takes much of the impact of bumps & road irregulations when you're not driving your 5th wheel trailer down the road. To absorb the imact of this movement, all 5th wheel hitches have a degree of front to back pivot movement, some also have side to side movement.

SLIDER VS CROSSBED > A slider is a rail designed to...

Trailer Hitch Covers are a great way to dress up your hitch with your personality. Good hitch covers are made of durable automotive grade ABS plastic with a polyurethane face. They are UV Safe, rust proof, salt corrosion proof and they typically come with a clip.

What Is A Brake Control? An electric brake controller is a device that supplies power from the tow vehicle to the trailers electric brake. It is a small device which is mounted underneath the dashboard on the drivers side of the tow vehicle. A typical brake control looks like the image on the left:

How does a brake control Work?

This unit taps into the same electric circuit the tow vehicle's brakes use. When the driver applies the brakes on the tow vehicle, an electric current signal's the brake control which send an electric current to the appropriate brake wire in the 7...