Our customer asked us: I'm planning to do a lot of kayaking this Spring and in the past I've found it difficult to load the kayak onto the roof on my own. Is there an easier way to do this?

Good news - there is a product from Rhino Rack called the Universal Side Loader that is designed specifically to help with this problem! The universal side loader makes it possible for one person to easily load a kayak, canoe, surfboard or any gear onto the roof on their own. In this kit there is a padded bar that will clamp onto your crossbar and extend past the side of your vehicle. This will hold the load up so you can pivot the other end onto the roof of your vehicle. Also included is a telescoping pole - perfect for rocky/uneven terrain and adding extra support for heavier loads. 

Why can't I reverse with my trailer coupler?

As Standard Couplers do not store brake fluid, It is not possible for a standard coupler to reverse as backing up puts pressure on the lever and causes the brake to lock up when trying to reverse.

There are two ways to get around this problem:

1)  Different than a standard couper, some Surge Couplers come with a 'brake lockout lever' and therefore are able to reverse, just flip the switch prior to backing up

2) 'Reverse Brake Lock-Out Solenoid' is an add on which when installed, provides an outlet for the fluid rather than pushing it through the brake lines.

If you are interested in purchasing one, contact our team as we need to know the brand and model of your surge coupler. 

Ever wonder what are the differences between the blue label and red label Dee Zee tool boxes?

DEE ZEE BLUE LABEL TOOL BOX FEATURES:

The Bulldog Velocity Series electric jacks are loaded with exclusive features for your livestock or horse trailer that you don’t get with competitors hydraulic jacks. The sealed and maintenance free 12V motor on this electric jack will maintain high speeds, even when operating heavier loads. An extra-large articulating footplate will provide stability to prevent sinking and the remote control has a 10' long cord making it easy to operate the jacks from a safe distance. If you’re looking to quickly level and stabilize your trailer these jacks can be setup in a tandem configuration to control 2 jacks with independent leveling but with double the lift capacity!

Although hydraulic jacks remain a popular choice for horse trailers there are some definite advantages you’ll get with a Velocity Series electric jack:

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Do I need to remove my bed liner to install a fifth wheel hitch?

View our selection of Fifth Wheel Hitches for short or long box.