Performance Tool Vehicle and Trailer Aligner - LED and Yellow Ball

by: John08/02/2023

They work as advertised and if I had an older vehicle with no rear camera they might be helpful. The cameras on my 2022 Silverado are fantastic. I recently borrowed a 2023 Silverado and they have further improved the trailer ball close up camera. No need for the aligner tool on newer vehicles.1637263

These things are cool. I haven't used them yet, but I can tell they will make a world of difference when I back up to the hitch. The red lights are a great advantage for low light conditions. The order was quickly filled and customer service was very fast to address an issue I had with a different part of the order. I'm so impressed that I will happily order again from etrailer.1598802

Use them as guides when pulling on the trailer.1353845

Work well. help me load the car without another person guiding me on the trailer.

Mark M - 08/12/2023

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by: Scott 09/05/2023

Sometimes you have a good day backing up to a trailer. Sometimes you have a bad day, this tool makes for a good day!1661274

They work.
I practiced with them yesterday and was able to line things up pretty close by myself.
Instead of having to get out and check my alignment 10 times, I only had to do it twice.
Handy product.1625816

by: Ted11/28/2021

These have been a quick and easy way to line up the trailer and hitch when backing up. We have a truck bed toolbox that is to tall to see the hitch and these make it an easy operation to get lined up.1213475

These were great for the learning curve, but I no longer use them as I have developed better skills in hooking up.

Ted - 11/29/2022

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I have not been able to use them yet as I just received them, but looking at them they seem to be able to make connections g to my trailer easier. A problem I have is one of the red lights does not work for some and the other, the threads are striped so the lights don't work1204637

It works great. It is much easier to line up the hitch with the trailer, especially when there is a reverse camera in the vehicle

Robert - 11/16/2022

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by: Donn11/13/2022

The device works great! I regularly hitch up my travel trailer without the help of a 2nd pair of eyes. Before purchasing the Vehicle and Trailer aligner, it was not uncommon for me to have to get in and out of the truck 3 - 5 times before getting the hitch and ball aligned.This was especially true when the trailer was on soft surfaces which made the use of a hitch wheel to make small adjustments difficult. With the aligner, I am almost always able to get everything lined up on the 1st try. I did break one of the two LED's pretty early on but I can easily see the yellow balls in the dark.1468174

The aligner was delivered very fast. This system/tool at under $20.00 is an excellent choice over a camera system at $150-200. This is especially the case if you, like me, do not pull a trailer much. It takes some skill development to get the alignment right, but not much. I got close enough on my first try. Much better than backing blind!

One of the blinking LED lights did not light. I disassembled it and found the small, delicate wire contact was not aligned proper in the socket. Misaligned aligner? Fixed it and it works fine now. I do not expect to be hooking up at night, but as an early morning aid, the LED option is a good idea.

I was concerned that this aligner would not work for me because I use a 180 degree aluminum hitch ball assembly on my GMC pickup with which I move the trailer around occasionally. I tow on the road with a 3/4T Suburban with an all steel, weight balancing hitch ball assembly. The aligner is magnetic and will not attach to aluminum.

However, the edge of the hitch pocket sticks out beyond the bumper just enough to provide a steel surface directly behind the ball. (See photo).

I recommend the aligner to the frugal, occasionally tower. More frequent towing? I would go to a quality wireless camera set up. 519193

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This is a great aid to backing up to a trailer. The staff at ETrailer are excellent in knowledge and customer knowledge. I have bought several items from them and will continue using them.1207953

This is a great aid, particularly if your vehicle doesn’t have a backup camera. I love it.

Jim - 11/21/2022

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by: William07/14/2023

Had not used these yet 1623429

We would love to hear your updated feedback as soon as you have used it!

-- Katrina D - 07/18/2023

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by: Vee01/06/2020

Well let’s start off with this worked great. The led lights were a nice add-on and I even used them once for one night hookup. That being said, I’d forgotten I had them. Because using them for awhile, I got the feel of hooking up my trailer and now it’s very routine. I know where my alignment points are and it because I used the hitch alignment balls to develop the skills to do it without help. OK once in awhile everyone has a bad day, tge stars don’t align and Gods screwing with you and you can’t get that trailer lined up to save your life ( and usually it’s raining or snowing or it’s like 180 degrees outside). But mostly it’s a great investment. Oh piece of advice; with the trailer hooked up decide where the markers are easily seen and line up from the drivers seat. Not straight on. Slightly angled toward driver. 736079

To be honest don’t use it all that often. Like I said in original review. It’s a great learning tool. And I still start using it when I have to hook up a new trailer. Basically it gives you muscle memory. And you learn where your pivot points are. I’ve even used it on my plow. To line up my hitch points. This is a very good item to keep around. And if you are having a crap day and can’t line it up. Break out the lineup balls. Or lights at night I keep it in my Jeep so I always know where it is. Plus that’s my plow vehicle snd the plow lineup in the cold is a bear. Remember to line this up to drivers position not dead center. Once I was hooked up I marked the position for the next time I need it. So my review is this is a great tool, and you should keep it handy. And this reminded me to check the batteries in the lights just in case

Vee - 01/07/2021

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by: Larry11/18/2022

Magnetic mount . If your A frame coupler is rounded on top, and there’s the slightest wind blowing, it blows right off . Tried using it once or twice , now it’s regulated to junk status. Wish I’d spent the money on a bumper mount camera .1471030

by: Debbi11/16/2022

Hitching my horse trailer has always been too time consuming for me. This Trailer Aligner is a great invention! I do not dread trailer hitching anymore.1469705

by: Bennie12/29/2022

I have a truck with no backup camera and this vehicle and trailer aligner is awesome. I can backup right up to my trailer now with ease.1490793

by: Joann06/02/2023

I give it 2 stars because it arrived quickly. When extended the arms are not straight. Not very good quality. Could be heavier duty.1591924

by: Michael08/03/2023

Makes things a little easier 1638213

I haven’t got a chance to use yet, but it appears that it should work well.1629835

by: Denzil11/28/2022

This product work great,makes hooking up the 5th wheel a breeze1475436

by: Don04/22/2022

This was not a good purchase. The extendable sections below the yellow ball were frozen in place and could not be extended. It was cheap manufacturing. I made it work for awhile. Too much trouble to package it up and ship it back. So now I have nothing. I just make do like I did before. Won't buy this again.1289148

I do have an alternate option to assist with hitch alignment. I recommend a camera system such as part # RVS-83112
Rear View Safety Wireless Hitch Camera
$222.59 or a WiFi option part # RVS-83112-WiFi
Rear View Safety WiFi Hitch Backup Camera System - Wireless
$187.01.

-- Jenny N - 04/28/2022

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by: Allen 07/04/2023

Works great!! 1614834

by: Brian 11/18/2022

Its a handy item for hooking up a trailer when your by yourself even in the dark, quick and easy!1471227

This product is exactly as described, was delivered on time, and is in working order. I knew this upfront, but I wish one of these would be made with a switch instead of a screw in/out for off/on. If the product is kept in a place where it is bounced a lot, it will eventually come unscrewed. Other than that, this is working well.1221667

I checked and both alignment rods that we offer do not currently have a switch option available.

-- Jenny N - 12/13/2021

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About the same as my original review.

dwc309 - 12/11/2022

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by: R Brown06/21/2019

After using the tow hitch aligner for a year, I have
To say it is a wonderful device.
I now can hitch my 14 foot in one attempt, every time, with no assistance.

No more jumping out of my truck to see where the
Ball is.
The only caveat is that you must learn how to
Properly align and view the alignment in your
Mirror(s).
The magnets to attach one ball to the hitch and
The other to the tow vehicle is terrific. Also the
Fact that the balls are attached to a telescoping
Wand make it easy to align the balls doing set up.

I just love my hitch alignment tool; it works great.

R. Brown
Ocala, Fl.
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It is great!!

R B - 06/22/2020

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I purchased this product for use with our small camper trailer that I will not be taking out on the road for another two months. I've previously used a wood dowel pushed into a drilled hole in a piece of wood placed on the ground next to the trailer hitch and then opened the liftgate on my Jeep and backed up until I hit the dowel. This usually got me within a couple of inches left or right of where I needed to be and I could push the trailer tongue over the hitch ball. I think this inexpensive product should improve on the accuracy I got with the dowel. The magnets are very strong and hold firmly on the vehicle hitch and trailer tongue. The flashing LEDs are an added benefit for backing up in the dark. Be careful not to unscrew the base of an LED too far when turning it off as the 3 button batteries and a small spring will fall out. The threaded base in each of the yellow balls doesn't look very robust so don't over tighten it. However, if the threads broke off you could still use these balls or any similar light weight balls with a small hole in them. This is an inexpensive product that's definitely worth trying. 362622

Simple to use product that works for me. I open the back of my Jeep, put the magnetic alignment rods on the vehicle

Bob M - 04/06/2018

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