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Soccer Ball Trailer Hitch Cover Review - Video

Soccer Ball Trailer Hitch Cover Review

Alright, today we are going to show you part number CR-404 from Bully. This is their soccer ball for your trailer hitch cover. As you can see, this shows basically half of a soccer ball. And it is a pretty good sized tube cover. It is 6-inches in diameter, so you may want to take into account what you hitch and bumper edge relation is like to make sure you have enough clearance for it. Basically, from the top of the cover down to the tube itself is going to be about 2-inches, so you might want to double check that measurement. more


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Posted: 11/28/2008 4:53:09 PM



Golf Club and Lock Trailer Hitch Cover Review - Video

Golf Club and Lock Trailer Hitch Cover Review

Today we are going o be showing you part number CR-418. This is the Golf Club Stainless Steel Trailer Hitch Cover with an accompanying lock. Now, this fits both an 1-/14 and 2 inch hitches and it also has great random bushings to fir your hitch better. It also comes with its own lock to insure it is secure as you are traveling, to make sure nobody walks off with it. It is constructed from a rust proof stainless steel and includes a hitch pin and lock. It is designed to fit both an 1-1/4 and 2-inch trailer hitches. And the hitch cover face is 8 inches wide by 4 inches tall. This is for anybody that is a big fan of golf, who likes to show it off as you drive. more


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Posted: 11/28/2008 4:23:28 PM



Blue Flames LED Trailer Hitch Cover Review - Video

Blue Flames LED Trailer Hitch Cover Review

Alright, today we are going to show you part number CR-019R from Bully. This is their Flame Brake Light LED Hitch Cover. This hitch cover only fits 2-inch receiver hitches. It has a nice oval shape design to it. Which you can obviously see the flames on the front, which do light up blue when you hit your running lights. And then, when you hit your brakes, the background glows a brighter red to match your taillights. It also uses a 4-pole connector on the end of it so you can plug it into almost any vehicle that has a typical wiring harness. more


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Posted: 11/28/2008 4:23:03 PM



Brake Light Trailer Hitch Cover Review - Video

Brake Light Trailer Hitch Cover Review

Today we are going to cover part number CR-007 from Bully. This is the Brake Light Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover for 2-inch receivers. This is your most basic lighted trailer hitch cover out there. It fits a 2-inch receiver only, and it has basically a red light in the back here that comes on when you hit your brake or your right-turn signal. And that is the only time it comes on. Again, it is a very basic unit. But it is always good to have an extra third brake light just for safety's sake. We will go ahead and install it on a vehicle and show you how it looks. more


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Posted: 11/28/2008 9:12:54 AM



Waving American Flag Trailer Hitch Cover Review - Video

Waving  American Flag Trailer Hitch Cover Review

Today we are going to show you an American Flag Waving 2-Inch Hitch Receiver Cover, from Alfred. And this is part number 034092100201. As you can see here, it depicts an American flag in a waving position. And this fits only 2-inch receiver hitches. And it is constructed out of alloy material with an enamel inlay into the etching here to provide the colors. On the backside here, you can see the actual alloy material that it is made out of. It also comes with a gasket. What that does, it helps seal up the hitch tube cover and also provides a little bit of friction or something to press against for the wire forms as they are installed into the receiver hitch itself. And the wire forms themselves have two different lengths to facilitate installing a hitch cover, because sometimes a hitch pin in the end of the hitch itself has varying lengths, depending on that manufacturer. And on the tabs here, you can see that the pins have different heights, like say this one is towards the end and this one is towards the bottom. Again, it gives you better adjustment to make a proper fit on your hitch. more


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Posted: 11/26/2008 6:01:26 PM



Happy Face Brake Light Trailer Hitch Cover Review - Video

Happy Face Brake Light Trailer Hitch Cover Review

Today we are going to show you part number CR-007H from Bully. This is their Happy Face Brake Light Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover for 2-inch trailer hitches. This is designed for off-road use only, so it could be pretty good for a show vehicle, possibly. We will go ahead and plug it into a typical receiver hitch and show you how it looks. more


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Posted: 11/26/2008 5:47:51 PM



Dale Earnhardt Jr. Number 8 NASCAR Chrome Trailer Hitch Cover Review - Video

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Number 8 NASCAR Chrome Trailer Hitch Cover Review

Today we are going to show you part number CRN-8 from Bully. This is the Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Number 8 NASCAR Chrome Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover. The material that this tube cover is made out of is die-cast material, chrome, with Dale Earnhardt, Jr.s insignia Number 8 on there. This product will fit 2-inch and 1-1/4 inch receiver hitches. These pieces right here are what make it fit into a 1-1/4 inch receiver hitch. It also comes with a foam gasket to help give it a tight fit into the hitch. And on the tube cover itself, we have this one set up for a 2-inch receiver hitch, as you can see right here: the two plastic parts that go into the 2-inch part, and the foam gasket also. more


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Posted: 11/26/2008 5:45:45 PM



Propeller Trailer Hitch Cover Review - Video

Propeller Trailer Hitch Cover Review

Today we are going to show you part number CR-402L from Bully. This is their 4-Blade Propeller Trailer Hitch Cover for 1-1/4 and 2 inch trailer hitches. It also has an LED stoplight on the back also. As you can see here, it is a 4-blade propeller and it spins freely in the wind. It is pretty neat. When you go down the road, it spins around and you look like you have a propeller on the back of your vehicle. And you can see, off to the side there are two other plastic parts. Those are parts that will allow you to use it in an 1-1/4 inch receiver hitch also. The foam gasket on the side helps make it a tight fit whenever possible and also helps keep out extra dust and corrosion from getting inside the hitch itself. more


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Posted: 11/26/2008 5:39:47 PM



Maltese Chrome Trailer Hitch Cover Review - Video

Maltese Chrome Trailer Hitch Cover Review

Today we are going to cover part number CR-414, from Bully. And this is their Maltese Chrome Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover. This cover here, as you can see, has a Maltese cross and it works on 1-1/4 and 2 inch receiver hitches. This consists of die-cast construction with a chrome finish and it has plastic parts in the back to fit either 1-1/4 or 2 inch receiver. Off to the side here, we do have the pieces right here that do make it adaptable to an 1-1/4 inch receiver and a foam gasket. And the cross itself, we have a 2 inch version mounted up, with the plastic here and the foam gasket installed. more


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Posted: 11/26/2008 5:21:19 PM



Harley-Davidson Trailer Hitch Cover Review - Video

Harley-Davidson Trailer Hitch Cover Review

Today we are going to show you the Harley-Davidson Trailer Hitch Cover, and this part number is HDHCY12. This is a high-end trailer hitch cover for your vehicle. It features embedded jewelry-quality cubic zirconium stones, as you can see, outlined around the edge of the emblem. This has been lab tested for weather- and corrosion-resistant construction. The post of this tube cover is made of stainless steel, and the face of it is chrome-plated solid brass. This tube cover also comes with various components to install on your vehicle for a perfect fit. We will get this tube cover ready to install. We will just take it out of the packaging here and flip it around. And these are the bushings. Again, you will use them according to your vehicle. We are going to use the thickest one, and it slides on in place, and then we will use the smallest one on top of it. And it uses any combination as long as it makes a nice, tight fit into your hitch. more


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Posted: 11/21/2008 5:44:17 PM



Boone Outdoor Hardware Tailgate Table Review - Video

Boone Outdoor Hardware Tailgate Table Review

Today we are going to review part number BH70777, the Boone Outdoor Hardware Tailgate Table. This is a table that actually plugs into your 2-inch receiver hitch only and allows you to have a table on the end of your truck if you are ever at work sites or tailgating parties. And this part number does come included with the black cover you see installed on the table right now. more


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Posted: 11/11/2008 3:41:35 PM



Reese Flip-Up Hitch Step Review - Video

Reese Flip-Up Hitch Step Review

In this review we have got part number 70148 from Reese. This is their Flip-up Hitch Step. What this hitch step does is it attaches to your existing ball mount and at the same time it covers and protects your hitch ball. You can flip it up and lock it out of the way when you are ready to tow your trailer. It is universal and fits most popular 2-inch and 3-1/4-inch ball mount s. And this works only on Class III 2-inch receiver ball mounts. And the weight capacity on the step itself is 300 pounds. more


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Posted: 10/31/2008 2:56:00 PM



SnowSport HD Utility Plow Review - Video

SnowSport HD Utility Plow Review

Snow happens. So when it does, get in, get it out, and get on with your day. The SnowSport HD utility plow sets up in seconds and makes snow removal faster and easier than ever before. Just drive forward. There are no controls in the cab or wires to get in the way. The blade does all the work. It follows the terrain while you drive, even through ditches, and has been specifically designed to roll the snow up and forward to maximize its capacity. When you need to back up, the blade releases and follows you back, leaving you free to focus on driving. There is no tricky wiring or lever controls to install. The push frame simply slides into the front knob and is secured with a pin. It is lightweight and easy for one person to handle. This trouble-free process means that you will be plowing in a matter of minutes. more


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Posted: 10/29/2008 3:30:10 PM



Tailgater Trailer Hitch Cover Review - Video

Tailgater Trailer Hitch Cover Review

Today we are going to show you part number 40171BLK from Alfred Hitch Cover. What we have here is the Official Tailgater hitch cover. It is a great little device, a perfect addition to any tailgating event. It is a pretty simple design. It installs into a 2-inch receiver clip. Use your standard pin and clip or locking pin and clip, and you can use it as a bottle opener. As you can see here we have the Official Tailgater and we also have this wire form here. And the wire form actually helps it stay in place. And you see it also has a foam gasket and another wire form installed. There are two different styles wire forms - depending on the hitch pin and the distance to the end of the hitch. It varies from manufacturers. more


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Posted: 9/19/2008 1:17:18 PM



Bully Adjustable Hitch Step Review - Video

Bully Adjustable Hitch Step Review

Today we are going to show you part number AS-551 from Bully. What we have here is Bullys adjustable tailgate hitch step. This is a nice device to install on your hitch if you need to get on top of your vehicle or to be easier simply to climb onto your tailgate. You cannot go wrong with this product. We will start off with the construction of this component. It is very nice. It has got mild steel and it is powder coated, and also the step itself is stainless steel. So there is not any possibility that rust will get on there. It is also easily adjustable on the length. more


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Posted: 9/29/2008 9:56:38 AM



Boone Sportsfan Tail Gate Table Review - Video

Boone Sportsfan Tail Gate Table Review

Well show you some of the nice features of this table, the way it folds up and stores. This table provides two heights, this is bar height and we can lower it to table height. First you loosen the pin, on the bottom and tilt the table and re-install the pin. Then we do the same thing with the pivot point on top. Now well show you the last feature of this, the storage and fold ability of the table itself. Basically its just a reverse procedure of folding it out. Thats the table in its storage configuration. For protection of your table top, it comes with this nice vinyl cover which well show you how to use. Thats the sport fan tail gate table from Boone outdoor hardware, part # BH70777. more


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Posted: 8/7/2008 4:51:16 PM



Valley Multi-Purpose Ball Mount Review - Video

Valley Multi-Purpose Ball Mount Review

This ball mount is designed to tow and carry accessories such as bicycle racks and cargo carriers at the same time with a trailer. Now well show you proper usage. It simply installs into the hitch like any other ball mount and you can add you accessories on top of that. One thing we should note about the ball mount part of this device is this shank is a one inch shank that uses a variety of ball mounts. Just remember that the towing capacity of this draw bar is only 5,000 pounds with 500 pounds tongue weight. Now well show you how a bicycle rack will reside on top of the ball. As you can see this is a versatile ball mount, you can use two things at the same time. Just a couple things you want to make sure of before you use this ball mount. On the tongue rating, you only have 500 pounds of tongue weight, make sure your hitch can carry that amount and make sure that your trailer and your bicycle rack with the bicycles on does not go over 500 pounds. This is part # V75090, the multi-purpose ball mount from Valley. more


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Posted: 8/13/2008 3:00:29 PM



DWD Plastics Duck Trailer Hitch Cover for 2 Inch Receivers Review - Video

DWD Plastics Duck Trailer Hitch Cover for 2 Inch Receivers Review

As you can see this part has a hunting theme to it for all you hunters out there. Well show you how this installs to the receiver hitch of your vehicle. As you can see it has a little spring clip in here, you simply push it together a little bit, and it slides right into your hitch. Once you have it started you simply push it all the way back and it locks into place. When you take it off you just push it in and pull it out, its a relatively simple device. What else you can do with this is replace the clip inside here with a deadbolt receiver lock, any 2 inch variety will work fine on this model. Its just a little extra security so no one walks off with it. There you have it for part # 202040, the duck hitch cover from DWD plastics. more


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Posted: 7/28/2008 1:14:24 PM



Brophy Trailer Hitch Adapter Review - Video

Brophy Trailer Hitch Adapter Review

What this part number does is converts your 2 inch receiver hitch down to a 1 1/4 inch receiver for 1 1/4 inch accessories or ballmounts. This part is rated for 300 pounds tongue weight and a maximum trailer weight of 3,000 pounds. Also this part does come with the additional pin and clip for your class I or II applications. Lets install it on our two inch receiver here to show you how it works. Now your two inch receiver is ready for your 1 1/4 inch accessories. One good use for this item is if you have a previous vehicle with a 1 1/4 inch and bought the bike rack amongst other things, with your new vehicle you can save the old accessories with this product. Also this would convert to cargo carriers or sometimes even ballmounts. That covers it for part # HT02. more


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Posted: 8/7/2008 4:51:59 PM



Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch Adapter for Class II Receivers Review - Video

Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch Adapter for Class II Receivers Review

What this does is convert your 1 1/4 receiver hitch so you can use 2 inch receiver accessories. Well demonstrate how this works by using a 1 1/4 inch receiver hitch here. You really want to use a class II receiver hitch, a class I is no good as these accessories cut your weight capacity by half. For example if you have a 350 pound tongue weight hitch, the adapter bar will cut it down to 175 pounds. As you can see we already have it installed here, and your hitch is ready for any 2 inch accessory, for example cargo carriers and bicycle racks. That finishes it for part # 80303, the Hidden Hitch adapter bar. more


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Posted: 8/7/2008 4:58:06 PM



Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch Adapter Review - Video

Hidden Hitch  Trailer Hitch Adapter Review

This part converts your 2 inch receiver down to a 1 1/4 inch receiver. It adapts for bicycle racks, cargo carriers and possibly ball mounts. Well install this on our two inch receiver hitch and show you how it sits in there. As you can see it sticks out from the hitch which may be an advantage to you have a hitch assist bar back underneath the bumper to give you enough clearance for additional accessories such as a bike rack, cargo carrier or ballmount. Well show you a couple of measurements on this which may be help you determine if you can use to your advantage. Our first measurement will be from pin hole to pin hole which looks like 6 3/4 inches. From this edge of the hitch to the adapter is also 6 3/4 inches. There you have it for part number 80300, the hitch adapter from Hidden Hitch. more


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Posted: 8/7/2008 4:57:24 PM



Brophy Trailer Hitch Adapter Review - Video

Brophy Trailer Hitch Adapter Review

This product converts your 1 1/4 inch receiver hitch up to a 2 inch receiver hitch for certain applications such as cargo carriers or bike racks. Well show you how it gets installed on the hitch, its pretty simple. It just plugs in like so, install your pin and clip and youre good to go. A couple of things you want to take note of, the adapter itself is rated at 350 pounds of tongue weight. However, when its plugged into your hitch you want to limit your hitch to about 175 pounds tongue weight. Basically it cuts it in half. So if you have 350 pounds of tongue weight originally, with this adapter its going to cut it in half to about 175 pounds of tongue weight to deal with. Typical applications of this are bike racks, two inch cargo carriers will work on this, however you want to be careful how much weight you put on there. That pretty much covers it for part number HTAD, the 1 1/4 inch to 2 inch adapter bar. more


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Posted: 8/7/2008 4:59:06 PM



Bully Cowboy Two Step Trailer Hitch Mounted Service Step Review - Video

Bully Cowboy Two Step Trailer Hitch Mounted Service Step Review

Today well show you the installation and typical use of this product. Its a pretty easy deal, it does require one other component, you have to supply the ball mount for it because it does not come with that. Hopefully you can use your existing ballmount and well show you how it works. Well start off with ing our ballmount into the two step and then its a simple matter of tightening the bolts down. First well prepare our bolts, just take your bolt here run a nut on there which will be the jam nut. Now well our lock washer on there and well do the same for the other one. These bolts will get stuck in the other side of the two step here and push against the ballmount to hold it in place. Now take a wrench and snug them up, after that take the jam nuts and well cinch those tight to keep the bolts from coming out. more


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Posted: 8/7/2008 4:52:34 PM



Bully Round Tube Trailer Hitch Receiver Steps Review - Video

Bully Round Tube Trailer Hitch Receiver Steps Review

We have part # CR-605 which were going to show you some of the aspects of that. As you can see this tube cover is convertible from a 2 inch to 1-1/4 inch receiver hitches. As you can see on the right here we have a sleeve that will convert it up to 2 inch receiver. Also you can see it has three positions for adjustablility. So depending on the space between your hitch and bumper, you can extend it out to have clearance or push it all the way in if you can. Also this tube cover comes with a wedge which gets adhered to the shank and it keeps it from rattling on a looser fitting hitch. Some will require this bushing while others will not. Well now show you how this looks on a typical hitch. Now well show you how the bush gets typically used. Now well cover part # CR-605LED, with this step unit you can actually see one additional feature: it has a row of LED lights. more


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Posted: 8/7/2008 4:53:12 PM



Harley Davidson LED Hitch Cover Review - Video

Harley Davidson LED Hitch Cover Review

As you can see this product has the Harley Davidson logo with the base orange color. It does light up orange when you hit the running lights, and lights up red when you hit the brakes. It is all stainless steel construction except for the lens cover of course. Well install one on the pickup truck we have here and show you how it works. As you can see it comes with three foam gaskets that adjust the tension of the hitch in relation to the tube cover. You can use a thicker bushing to push the tube cover into hitch to make for a nice snug fit or if you need less you have thinner ones for that. Also it comes with two tools, theyre specialized tools to tighten the bolt into place. Theyre not a conventional socket by any means, so really this means its anti-theft. Basically without these tools you cant take it off, and again the bolt itself is stainless steel. more


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Posted: 8/7/2008 4:50:16 PM



Two Balls and Sticks Hitch Aligner Review - Video

Two Balls and Sticks Hitch Aligner Review

This is the easy way to align your truck and trailer with a fifth wheel, goose neck or a tag along hitch. Well show you how these units work starting on an actual truck and trailer. What this product does is that the base of it has a magnet installed on the bottom. One gets mounted onto the vehicle and the other onto your hitch. On the vehicle well install one just behind the hitch ball itself. The second one will be installed as far forward as possible. Next we raise them up to an equal height so we can see them from the inside of the truck. Once we have them even in line, we can simply back up our truck to our trailer and once they touch well know theyre aligned. At this point we have it pretty close, it may take a little practice at it, but once we get this close we can remove the device and hitch up our trailer. There you have it for part # 53410 Two Balls and Sticks, from Reese Tow Power, the Solo Hitch. more


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Posted: 8/7/2008 5:00:34 PM



Reese Two Balls and Sticks Hitch Aligner Review - Video

Reese Two Balls and Sticks Hitch Aligner Review

Are you ready to back up and get your hitch perfectly aligned with your trailer the first time? If you enjoy backing up and getting out and backing up and getting out then this item is not for you. The simply designed hitch aligner will save you a lot of time and frustration. Our quick video will illustrate how easy it is to use and you will wonder why you ever hooked up a trailer without it. more


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Posted: 8/7/2008 5:04:38 PM



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