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What Are Universal 5th Wheel Rails

Written by hitchweb Team Thursday, January 5, 2012

"Universal Rail Kit" is a commonly used term in the heavy duty towing industry. Universal means it can be used with many different manufacturers.

When referring to the "universal rail kit" for 5th wheels - majority mean the Reese install kit 30035 or the Curt install kit 16200. Even though 30035 is a Reese part number and 16200 is a CURT part number, they both have the same features. See below:

Universal Fifth Wheel Rails Install Kit

10 bolt installation
Fits Gooseneck & 5th Wheel Hitches by Valley, Reese (not Elite), Hidden Hitch, Curt, B&W, Drawtite
Includes Rails, Brackets, &...

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How To Measure Trailer Suspension Parts

Written by hitchweb Team Tuesday, January 3, 2012

1 - SPRING HANGERS

Spring hangers are the first step for attaching springs to the trailer. They are welded to the trailer, taking into account how many axles the trailer will use. There are 3 styles of hangers: standard, rear eye, and front hangers. Take a look at the measurements and styles used to select a spring hanger. Follow the link to view our selection of Spring Hangers

Spring Hanger Style and Measurements

2 - EQUALIZERS

Equalizers are the second connector between suspension springs. Their purpose is to allow movement of the springs and axles, as the trailer travels over bumpy terrain. Depending on the style of springs being used, there are a variety of equalizer designs. Regardless of the design, they are bolted to the spring hanger in the centre of 2 axles. Follow the link to view our selection of Equalizers

Equalizer Styles and...

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What Are SuperTitan Hitches?

Written by hitchweb Team Thursday, December 29, 2011

Super Titan hitches are heavy duty Class V, 3" receivers rated from 20,000 lbs. - 25,000 lbs. They are designed for full-size long wheel base trucks with full frames and heavy duty suspension making them ideal for commercial Use. With their solid all-welded construction for maximum strength and safety and computer-aided design and fatigue stress testing, there's no wonder why these hitches can withstand road abuse.

Below are the Super Titan HD Receivers hitchweb carries:

Part Number 38023
20,000 lbs. WC & 3,000 lbs. TW
Two electrical plug locations for multiple plugs
3 " Hitch Receiver
Air brake fittings for easy trailer hookup
Dual...

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What Are Heavy Duty Wiring Harnesses

Written by hitchweb Team Tuesday, December 27, 2011

The common adapter rule is that adapters should only be used to go from bigger to smaller plugs, but there is a wiring harness that can get around that rule.

Manufacturers took a 7-Blade Plug and wired a 4 prong onto it so that we could plug into a 4 prong on the back of the tow vehicle. In addition to wiring on the 4 prong, they also wired on 3 extra wires.

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What Is A Leaf Spring

Written by hitchweb Team Monday, December 19, 2011

TYPES OF TRAILER LEAF SPRINGS:

A trailer leaf spring is used for vehicle & trailer suspension. It consists of a stack of slightly curved narrow steel strips which are called "leaves". The curve in the steel allows it to absorb the energy transmitted through the tires by the bumps on the road. There are two types of leaf springs:

Double Eye Leaf Springs are used with the shackle-type suspensions.

Slipper Leaf Springs are the heavy-duty springs used with slipper-type suspensions.

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