I was watching Zona's show last week and noticed on his into he was backing up his truck to his rig and it had a guide on his receiver to align without having to get out 4 times (lol)
Does anyone know where I can get one or if they actually work?
Thanks
Didn't see what Zona was using.
This is one method:
Amazon.com: Reese Towpower 7012900 Solo Hitch Alignment System: Automotive
I just use my rear view camera.
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He's lucky enough to fish enough to get good at it... My truck has 3 bolts on the inside of the tailgate handle. they are shaped like a V. I line that up with the bow of the boat and i'm in line to the left and right. For font and back I've got the backup sensors that beep. As soon as it beeps solid my ball is under the receiver. If you're fortunate enough to have a garage I would hang a tennis ball where it would touch your back glass when you're at the right spot. The one downside to the aftermarket products is you have to put them on and take them off which is another thing i would forget to do when i'm trying to get to the lake lol.
The magnetic tennis balls actually work pretty well.. I've been using a set of these for a while..
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I installed a Hopkins Smart Hitch to my truck and can line it up on the first try and it is great as a parking aid which is a bonus.
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Thanks for the info. Since I don't have a camera on my old '86 K10 I will order the tennis balls...
Just takes practice. A backup camera is super nice, but probably more costly.
If u got a go pro with wireless and ur phone... instant back up camera.
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If you're parked on level ground- OR with the nose of the trailer pointed uphill, there's another pretty simple solution.
(From an elderly (in his early 90's) Customer... after I offered to assist him with hooking up his boat, to which he responded: "I've got it... but you should Come on out and learn something today, young man"):
A piece of chain attached to your hitch... with a couple of clevises can be easily used to attach your WINCH STRAP to. Simply winch the boat trailer to the tow vehicle until you're over the ball... lower trailer onto the ball, then put the winch strap back on the bow-eye and secure it well.
Have to admit- I'd been hauling trailers around for over 30 years, and never once "thought" to use the winch for THIS purpose (though it hung right there the whole time).
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Harbor Freight has a magnetic trailer alignment tool, item # 69778, for $9.99. It's the same as a Reese.
How about this:
http://www.amazon.com/Couple-Mate-Al...=hitch+aligner
Used the backup camera on my '11 Expedition for the first time the other day. All I can say is - WOW. Looks right down on the ball and receiver. Perfect first time. Looking for an inexpensive b/u camera to put on my older Expedition.
How simple and clever..If you're parked on level ground- OR with the nose of the trailer pointed uphill, there's another pretty simple solution.
(From an elderly (in his early 90's) Customer... after I offered to assist him with hooking up his boat, to which he responded: "I've got it... but you should Come on out and learn something today, young man"):
A piece of chain attached to your hitch... with a couple of clevises can be easily used to attach your WINCH STRAP to. Simply winch the boat trailer to the tow vehicle until you're over the ball... lower trailer onto the ball, then put the winch strap back on the bow-eye and secure it well.
Have to admit- I'd been hauling trailers around for over 30 years, and never once "thought" to use the winch for THIS purpose (though it hung right there the whole time).
Perfect, thanks for the post, I love this site!!!!
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I've been using one similar to this one for about 3yrs on my 05 Suburban:
Amazon.com: Peak PKC0RB Wireless Back-Up Camera System with 3.5-Inch LCD Color Monitor: Automotive
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I pull in front of my garage within a couple feet and pull/roll the boat out to the ball...Really quite easy. Boat isn't heavy and no need to get out and check 5 times.
Thanks, I'll check it out.
I'm not so lucky two of my trailers are parked on gravel.I pull in front of my garage within a couple feet and pull/roll the boat out to the ball...
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