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What Is A Shank?

Written by Hitchweb Team Monday, December 17, 2012


What Is A Shank

What Is A Shank?

A shank is the hole in the ball mount that the trailer ball goes into. The shank size is determined by the trailer hitch class you are purchasing:

  • Class I & II: 3/4" Diameter
  • Class III & IV: 1" Diameter
  • Class IV & V: 1.25" Diameter

To learn how to choose the correct trailer ball for your ballmount click on the link to read the article How To Choose The Correct Trailer Ball

 

Posted in Towing 101

What Is A Trailer Coupler

Written by Hitchweb Team Monday, December 10, 2012

What Is A Trailer Coupler

What Is A Trailer Coupler?

A trailer coupler is the forward most part of a trailer that envelops and secures to the tow vehicle hitch ball. Couplers can be removed and replaced on the trailer. The coupler size must match the size of the trailer ball.

 

Posted in Trailer Parts

What Is A Front Receiver

Written by Hitchweb Team Wednesday, December 5, 2012

What Is A Front Receiver?

Front receivers fit more limited vehicle applications than rear hitches. Front hitches are primarily used for offroading rescues, for the use of Snow Plows, Salters, or to carry accessories such as a Service Step or Spare Tire Carrier. All front hitches have a 2" square receiver opening and have a Line Pull capacity and Tongue Weight capacity.  Use our Trailer Hitch search to find a Front Receiver for your vehicle.

Posted in Towing 101

What Is My Vehicle's Build Date

Written by Hitchweb Team Wednesday, November 28, 2012

What Is My Vehicles Build Date?

You can find your vehicles build date by looking at your VIN number located on the drivers side door frame in a month/year format or by standing outside the driver-side windshield and looking through the lower corner of the windshield on the dashboard. The 10th digit of your VIN will determine your vehicles year. You will notice that the Year column skips 30 years. This is so that the current 17 character vehicle identification number (VIN) system which has been in place for almost 30 years, can continue in use for another 30 years.

Please refer to the chart below to determine your vehicle's year:

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Posted in Towing 101

2012 KIA SORENTO TRAILER HITCH REVIEW

Written by hitchweb Tech Friday, November 23, 2012

 HITCH UPDATES FOR THE 2012 KIA SORENTO

2012 Kia Sorento

We've tested and made a new Curt hitch for the 2012 Kia Sorento available for purchase. Now it's up to you to choose which hitch is right for you.

HITCH COMPARISON FOR 2012 KIA SORENTO

To make it easier, here's how your options compare, they range between $150 - $200, but your best to make a decision based on...

Posted in Product Updates