Performance Tool Vehicle and Trailer Aligner - LED and Yellow Ball

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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by: Ron06/13/2019

Good concept but the length of the telescoping shaft is too short to use it as intended. It needs to be at least 12 inches or more for proper function 657424

As you can see in the video linked above, the aligners measure 41 inches in length when fully extended.

-- Mike L - 06/15/2019

My tow vehicle is a Ford Minivan with no backup camera. Lining up the hitch and trailer used to involve raising the lift gate and craning around to try and estimate the location of the ball and coupler, then having to get out multiple times to check if I was aligned. Now, with the vehicle and trailer aligner with the yellow balls I can’t miss! I was able to get right under the coupler the on the first attempt, with the lift gate down. I wish I had purchased this a long time ago. 267136

by: Bill08/08/2018

These tools work better than advertised. Trailer alignment to my truck is now easily done without asking my wife to assist!!!!! 551353

I use it every time I hook up my boat. Makes it a one person job easily

Bill - 08/08/2019

Looks good but I Haven't used it yet and if I have any comments in the future I will update my review with any concerns or comments 426658

Put this on my wifes ford edge and it works great. I would recommend this to anyone who is a do it yourself kind of guy. Easy install and I did it by myself and the videos showing the install are well worth the watch. I have towed my boat and also my wheeler trailer with this hitch and have no problems.

David L - 08/30/2018

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

by: Chuck08/08/2018

This aligner works well as long as the trailer and tow vehicle are on parallel surfaces, side to side. This may seem obvious, but I didn't realize it until I tried it at home where the approach to my trailer is at a slight angle relative to the trailer parking position. So it doesn't work well there. At most campsites, this is not the case, so it works very well at them. 551272

When I can back up in line with the trailer, it works very well and saves getting in and out of the tow vehicle multiple times. I havent had occasion to use the lights, so I cant comment on them.

Chuck - 08/08/2019

by: Derek B09/01/2017

I never had much luck with these. There wasn't a good spot to stick them that would help me with the distance. If you're looking for alignment then these will do the job. I used them a couple times and now they're fixtures in the garage. 427908

by: Steve07/01/2020

This is one of the Great Inventions of the 21st Century, in my opinion. SO Simple. SO Easy. Why didn't someone invent this a century earlier???There's a slight difficulty for me because one of my trailer hitches has a round top, so the 'mast' tends to tilt. Anyone should be able to either File a flat spot or whack a dent that'll support the magnet. During the day it's not a problem--I can see the direction of the mast. At night, it's more of a challenge. Still, I hope someone got an award for inventing this (the REAL Inventor, not his supervisor :-[ ) 825539

by: Steve R06/16/2020

The product is great. 815879

by: Jim D06/13/2020

The trailer aligner works well, but you have to place them just right to get the correct result. 814710

It is a great product because I cannot turn my head like I use to. I use my mirrors and it works great. 812083

by: Ron C06/10/2020

A big help ,but can use a little refining. doesnt work to good with a goose neck and a long bed crew cab gets you close. When the trailer tongue on a car hauler is sloped the magnet doesn't want to sit level. The product is helpful in some cases 811308

by: Robert M05/24/2020

I use it EVERY TIME for hooking up trailer, I had bought 2, and gave one to neighbor to use with his camping trailer. He loves it also. May need to buy more for gifts. 802639

Really handy. The yellow balls are easy to see, day or night, so the lighted tips are probably overkill but still pretty cool! 800775

by: Jeff05/18/2020

Excellent product. Worked exactly as described. Very easy to install. Thank you. 802937

I've used your site several times for my boat trailer needs ,everything is always delivered within a few days of placing my order. The tutorial videos help with details when I need a reference 782657

by: Philippe P03/29/2020

Waste of money. Once extended, you can see the rods are not straight.. making it difficult to use it to backup. 772267

by: Gordon A03/17/2020

I have a hitch installed on the front of my vehicle to allow me to back my boat trailer into some tight spots. Because I could not see the ball or the trailer coupler from the drivers seat, it was very difficult and time consuming to hook up to the trailer. With this product it is now very easy and quick to perform this task. 767028

by: De G03/09/2020

Good product for the price. Works great if on level ground. 764500

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

by: Cliff12/15/2019

This tool is something I had thought about making myself and so when I found it , it was one less task. I have not used the lighted function yet but overall it works great and the first time I could get trailer to hitch within a 1/2"! I nicknamed this device " the Marriage Saver" because it prevents those arguments where interpretations of hand signals and terms like "more" are not in scale or measurable to help make small adjustments for the unfortunate person "helping you back up"! This tool has proved durable, repeatable and we'll worth the money as a proven Time saver! Great stocking stuffer! 732547

by: Rick12/11/2019

Easier to line-up fifth wheel plate to king pin... 730621

You were actually $5.00 lower than Wal- Mart. 722035

by: Dustin F10/23/2019

Great product. Makes hitching my fifth wheel very easy without help. The flashing light has lasted over a year now and is very easy to see in dark and even in daylight. The telescoping stem makes adjustment to your specific application a breeze. Great product 719885