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Trailer Hitches From "Talk2DIY Automotive" episode DTTA-117

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Trailer Hitches

• There are different trailer hitches and they depend on what you will be towing, i.e. a jet ski (figure A) or a large camping trailer. Trucks have full perimeter chassis -- all the structure you need for towing a vehicle -- the heavy duty requirements are addressed by the truck frame. Automobiles don't all have the same capacity for towing and some vehicles don't have the capacity for towing at all, but most do. You need to check your owner's manual or check with your dealership for the towing capacity of your vehicle.

• To purchase a vehicle to use for towing, you need to identify the capacity for the vehicle you are buying. Next, you need to identify what you need to tow.

• The Class 1 trailer hitch is the lowest towing capacity and it tows up to 2,000 pounds of the gross trailer weight (includes trailer and whatever you are towing on the trailer). There is a Class 2 trailer hitch and it goes up to 3500 pounds. The trailer hitch classes goes all the way up to a 5 -- i.e. a Class 3 goes up to 5000 pounds and is usually used for a camping trailer.

• You need to make sure that you select the right hitch for the size of what you will be towing.

RESOURCES :

Dye Ink, Alcohol Ink
Ranger Industries, Inc.
Website: www.rangerink.com
Bend-Pak, Inc.
Website: www.bendpak.com

Griot's Garage
3500-A 20th St. E.
Tacoma, WA 98427
Website: www.griotsgarage.com

Westward Tools
Website: www.westwardtools.ca

Jasper Engines and Transmissions
PO Box 650
Jasper, IN 47547-0650
Toll-free: 800-827-7455
E-mail: sales@jasperengines.com
Website: www.jasperengines.com

Polishes, Waxes and Cleaners (Mothers Inc.)
Mothers® Inc.
Website:www.mothers.com

Carburetor (Edelbrock Corp.)
Edelbrock Corp.
Edelbrock Corp. Headquarters
2700 California St.
Torrance, CA 90503
Phone: 310-781-2222
Tech Toll-free: 800-416-8628
Website: www.edelbrock.com

Auto Upholstery and Interiors: A Do-It-Yourself Basic Guide for Repairing, Replacing, or Customizing Automotive Interiors
1557882657
Bruce Caldwell
(April 1997)

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Jensen Information

Jensen
c/o Recoton Corp.
2950 Lake Emma Rd.
Lake Mary, FL 32746
Toll-free: 800-223-6009
Website: www.recoton.com

GUESTS :

Jeff Lagges
Autozone
9412 Big Horn Blvd.
Elk Grove, CA 95758
Toll-free: 800-829-8727
Website: www.autozone.com

Jack DeBiasio
Scosche Industries, Inc.
1550 Pacific Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93033
Toll-free: 800-363-4490
Website: www.scosche.com
Email: JDeBiasio@scosche.com