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How to Install Your Brake Control

Written by hitchweb Team Monday, October 3, 2011

Having issues with installing a brake control? Not sure if you've reversed your wires, or if your guage meets the necessary requirements? This quick reference guide can help!

Brake control installation guide

 See below to find out how each wire works and where to locate it:

  • Trailer Feed (Blue Wire): This is the wire that supplies brake power for the controller to the 6-way or 7-way trailer connector at the back of the vehicle. Some vehicles with factory tow packages already have this wire run from under the dash to the rear of the vehicle. If it does not have this, the wire will need to...

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Travelling to Quebec

Written by hitchweb Team Monday, September 19, 2011

Many people from Quebec, Canada visit our site or call us to order their hitch before hitting the road.

We've asked one customer where they're going, and they went on to share a list of their favorite places this summer. One site that came highly recommended is bonjourquebec.com. Enjoy, and send us an e-mail or respond to this post to let us know all about your camping this summer!


Wiring a 7 Blade Trailer Harness or Plug

Written by hitchweb Team Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Have you ever asked yourself what is the center connector on a 7 blade plug? The purpose of each blade will vary between a trailer end plug and a car end plug, they will both have a blade for tail/marker, charge, right turn, brake, ground and left turn.

The center connector on a 7 blade plug is for auxiliary in case you want to keep the fridge going while on the road - it’s always nice to arrive to your destination knowing you have a cold drink waiting for you!

Here’s an illustration which may help guide you through the wiring process for a 7 blade trailer harness:

Wiring a 7 blade plug

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Great Places for Trailer Hitch Mounted Wheelchair and Scooter Lifts

Written by hitchweb Team Thursday, August 18, 2011

NEED A LIFT?
Here are a few sites we encourage you to visit, they offer the known and trusted brands for hitch-mounted wheelchair or scooter lifts:

  • 101 Mobility
  • Mobility Access Options
  • DuraMed Medical Services
  • Economy Medical
  • New Horizon Vans
  • Advanced Seating and Mobility
  • Mobility Center of VA
  • Harmar Mobility

If you already have your lift, see our selection of  trailer hitches, or call the hitchweb Team at 1-800-300-4067 to find the hitch that's right for you!


How to Measure Your Ballmount and Trailer Ball?

Written by hitchweb Team Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Not sure which trailer hitch ball or ballmount is right for you? Here are a few helpful point to know how to measure a ballmount or trailer ball.

TRAILER HITCH BALL:

Trailer Hitch Ball

The diagram below illustrates some key measurements for a trailer hitch ball:

  • Ball Diameter
  • Shank Length
  • Shank Diameter
  • railer Hitch Ball Load Rating

Buy a Trailer Ball

 

TRAILER HITCH BALLMOUNT:

ballmount

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