Installing A Trailer Hitch On An Suv
The next step is to install the hitch into the receiver. The front end of the hitch simply slides into the receiver. There are different styles and sizes of hitches, and the type of trailer you use will determine the drop-down length of your ... [... more]
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Cargo-Trailer Kit -- Trailer Body
Before permanently fastening each panel, it's important to ensure that it is on straight and square. Measure at the top and bottom of each panel, from the back to where it meets the nose. Once the first side-panel is installed properly, it is ... [... more]
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Cargo-Trailer Kit -- Chassis Assembly
DIY Difficulty Rating for Repair: Building a cargo trailer is not a very complicated project. However, there are a number of parts involved, and accurate measurements need to be taken. The entire process can be fairly time-consuming. The project ... [... more]
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Cargo-Trailer Kit -- Weather-Stripping, Door And Tires
Find and mark the center point on the door, and reference it with the center-mark made earlier at the rear of the trailer-body. Hold the door in place to mark the locations for the hinges. The hinges are installed 6 inches down from the trailer ... [... more]
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Hitch Accessories
Another option is a step allowing you easier access to a roof-rack in much the same way that a running-board does. The step attaches to the hitch receiver and is then held in place by the draw bar (figure C). The whole assembly is held secure ... [... more]
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A Serious Winter Truck-Upgrade: Installing A Snowplow
In addition to standard auto-mechanic's tools (wrenches, ratchets, extenders, screwdrivers, nut-drivers, torque wrench, etc.) and the snow-plow and hitch kits, the only specialty tools that will be needed for the projects in this episode are a ... [... more]
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Types Of Hitches
Class 3 are heavy-duty hitches suitable for trucks, vans, SUVs and minivans. They incorporate heavier mounting hardware (figure C) and utilize an under-car receiver attached to the vehicle's frame. Hitches in this class can safely pull an ... [... more]
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Baby Jogger Switchback Trailer Hybrid
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Valley 52740 Journey HD Electric Trailer Brake Control
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