trailer hitch alignment guide

[WillieOne]

I have a real problem hooking up by myself. I have to keep the boat on a steep driveway and I don't dare remove the wheel chocks before I am hooked up. Getting in and our of the truck a dozen times is a real pain in the butt.<br /><br />I have found this device on the web.<br /> EZ-Hitch <br /><br />Has anyone else had any experience with thir or similar devises.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />WillieOne

 

[JB]

Re: trailer hitch alignment guide

Hi, Willie.<br /><br />Welcome to iboats Bulletin Board.<br /><br />There are several threads on this subject. Try a search.<br /><br />I use a Hitch Finder that I got on eBay for about $12. Easy to use and inexpensive. Works first try every time, and you can store it in your glove box.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[Ralph 123]

Re: trailer hitch alignment guide

I use this. It is simple and effective.<br /><br />http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2457519717&category=38633 <br /><br />JB is this the one you use too?

 

[JB]

Re: trailer hitch alignment guide

Yep, Ralph. That's the one.

 

[Lark40]

Re: trailer hitch alignment guide

The thing I use is a magnetic version of the device shown in Ralph's link. Works great.<br /><br />There are many products, as you will see if you search google with "trailer hitch align".<br /><br />But, these inexpensive "line up the poles" products are all you will ever need. Just be careful handling and storing them as they could get broken easily.

 

[Knightgang]

Re: trailer hitch alignment guide

JB, Ralph and Lark, I found a pair of useless TV Rabit Ears that I am going to make into the type of alignment tool that you use. I expect it to work great and be able to save the shipping from Ebay.<br /><br />Knightgang

 

[Realgun]

Re: trailer hitch alignment guide

I have a taneau cover and the little label is dead center. I just backup to the winch post till I hit it then roll forward 1 inch or so. It beats up the licence plate but oh well.

 

[jtexas]

Re: trailer hitch alignment guide

Just today I came across this while looking for a hitch for a new vehicle:<br /><br /> http://www.hitch-n-go.com/ <br /><br />It ain't cheap, but it really looks good, especially if you have to hook up on an incline like I do. Has anybody here tried it?<br /><br />jtw

 

[Lark40]

Re: trailer hitch alignment guide

You stil have to come pretty close to the target for that to work. Too much of a chance of missing and hitting the vehicle.<br /><br />I think the sight-alignment poles discussed above are the most accurate.