Performance Tool Vehicle and Trailer Aligner - LED and Yellow Ball

I've been having problems lining up my truck with different trailers.( Always seem to be by myself when doing this)Now after installing these on the hitch and coupler with their magnets the job has been made very easy. Will help to keep the dents out of my bumper. 551401

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 can't wait to try this product. Such a great idea, and the price is very good. Also if I drop any nuts or bolts I have 2 very strong magnets! 527380

Product works great No problems 421292

They are fine. work as advertised very handy

Bob B - 08/17/2018

by: Irv08/08/2018

Makes hitching much easier. I can get within a couple of inches on the first try. A little jockeying and it's done. If I used it more often, I might be able to do it on the first try. 551051

by: SMcLeod09/29/2018

I love my Performance Tool Vehicle and Trailer Aligner with LED & Yellow Ball. My 5th wheel hitch sits below the rim of my truck and the cab seats sit above the hitch. I cannot see my 5th wheel hitch in the bed of my truck. However, with the yellow ball lined us with the center line on my 5th wheel both the 5th wheel and the hitch couple together every time. Thank you for such a handy product. A great solution to an otherwise impossible problem. Thank You!!! 570151

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

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

by: Steve M.06/18/2017

Makes lining up the trailer much easier instead of trying to find points of reference when someone isn't there to guide you. Magnets in bases are strong and rods extend firmly to hold their position. Well made product. 395663

by: Jeff08/22/2018

Best product ever. I line up gooseneck with crew cab 1st time every time. Great time and frustration saver. Wish I had one 25 years ago. Great gift for anyone who trailers. 556492

I recently had the chance to use this device for the first time and it worked as advertised. I still got out of the truck a few times but with a little bit of practice I will learn to trust the device completely. I am so glad to have found this as I was contemplating purchasing a back up camera. Saved a bunch of money. 542401

The magnets are great. The problem I have is that there aren't any good flat surfaces where they would need to be for the magnets to sit on. At least for my hitch and trailer. I will have to rig something to make it work properly. 425476

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

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

A fellow camper loaned me his "set of tennis balls" to align my trailer ball with my camper coupler and it worked great. I immediately ordered this set and it arrived really fast. I did not notice when ordering that the balls can be unscrewed and led lights screwed on for night use. This set has smaller magnets at the base than the "loaner I used but I'm sure they will hold OK. The price, shipping cost, and delivery time of this item was very good. 318992

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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The red lights did not and were not working when this product arrived and I was going out that night with my camper. They were useless to me at that point as I needed them in the dark. I had to find all new LR-41 batteries for them and replace them myself the next day. Not a very nice surprise to say the least. 433085

Yes, I did receive the shipment. It was exactly what I ordered and on time delivery. I really appreciate your help with all of the orders. Kevin, you and your company are to be congratulated! I'm sure I'll be contacting you with other orders. Thanks again!! 339416

Excellent price...better than [retailer] store nearby, even with shipping! And we got it really fast...they shipped it the same day I ordered it. I like this one better than the store's also because it has the option of using the lights in the dark. We'll be using it on hooking up to our PUP and then on the back corners of it for getting in tighter spaces. 362852

Haven't tried them yet, but magnets appear to be strong enough to do the job. Product should be very noticeable with either light or ball 425843

by: Jeremy B.05/03/2017

These work great and have saved me a number of steps. I store them in an up cycled plastic container in the console and pull them out whenever hitching. The only complaint I have about them is that the balls thread onto the stems quite loosely, resulting in them being somewhat floppy, for lack of a better term. That's the primary reason for 4 stars over 5. 375708

Good product. Works as described. My only complaint about ETrailer is that they use huge staples to close their shipping boxes. The staples are tough to pull out (get out your screw driver and pliers if you don't have an industrial strength commercial staple puller). My cardboard recycler does not want these dangerous looking staples left in the box, so I need to pull every one of them out! 324754

all looks good , the springs seem to be the correct size , the wheel cover sizing is true and they are there are thicker / stronger than expected with good strength to the elastic . the alignment balls help when i am alone ,which is most of the time and the added light option for same price as your competion is great. also like the price of the hitch which i have yet to install but i can say an improvement over my existing one with a bolt hole for keeping it latched closed and a good size lever to grab hold of. Over all the order was correct, shipped in a timely manner and the prices are good what more could one ask for. PS. after seeing the wheel covers I am going to order 4 more for storing my truck and thanks for helping me get my trailer in tip top shape Vito 347398

These really are a great alternative to a back up camera for hooking up a trailer. This is the second pair I'm purchasing after giving the first to a friend who moves a 30 foot long travel trailer for me with her large truck. We used them a couple of weeks ago and they work great...a simple idea that really simplifies the task of getting ball into socket. The little red lights are a nice addition for low light conditions and are quite bright. The proverbial 49 cent solution for a 10 dollar problem. Small, compact and can be stored in a glove box or tool box. A carrying bag would be nice. Can also be used on Halloween to play my favorite martian. 402408

by: William04/18/2019

Works great, but not a must have. 632079

Yep now I can find the hitch without jumping out 10 times. Too old for that ! 628244

by: Ted G.04/08/2019

Nearly as good as a backup camera. 619387

Construction is a little cheesy. But they work. 619211

These are perfect for hooking up my gooseneck trailers. The tailgate cameras work for tag trailers but you can not see a gooseneck ball and no my problem has been solved. etrailer is a great site to buy fro. They have all the info and videos I need to make the right choices. They have great service and fast shipping! 617553

by: Todd S.04/02/2019

These are a great time saver when hitching up to our popup camper. Better than using a second person with hand signals, and no need for a backup camera. I can get within an inch of the hitch on the first try, and without having to get in and out of the tow vehicle several times to check the distance. They collapse down to a small size and store in my storage box on the camper. The LED attachments work well, too. 616219

We all know the problems of hooking up a trailer. This is solved by about 90 percent if you dont have a backup camera. Thank you etrailer. 615396

The product was exactaly what I wanted. I received it in a timely manner. Makes hooking up to my trailer alone much easier. Thank you 614173

by: Charles02/03/2019

These things are excellent! My wife has lousy depth perception and a short attention span so I have banned her from guiding me when hooking up trailers. The yellow balls save a lot of getting in and out of the truck and moving an inch this way or that. If your wife or hubby are not much help, you really need these things. 602327

Trailer alignment kit is the bomb and will work well on my goose neck setup 594718

by: Ed12/09/2018

The build quality is good. These work fine. 589592

Super fast shipping and product delivered as represented online. 586021

Needed help locating my trailer in my mirrors when backing, as well as, aligning my truck up with the trailer hitch. I am hoping this will assist me with both. Thanks 579789

Works great..Everything I have ever ordered has been as advertised.The only reason it is 4 stars is that someone to hook up the trailer while I'm still in the truck did not come with the item.LOL David 579463

Put them on trailer. Got camera on vehicle. Finally was able to direct vehicle to hitch without hitting trailer and denting bumper. 577117

by: Dean09/18/2018

Simple help for aligning vehicle and tr ailer. 566226

by: Darren W07/18/2018

Way easy to line up my trailer!! 543198

I like the hitch guidance system. It allows me to hook my trailer to my truck with precision. I put one adjustable rod and ball on the top of the hitch ball and the other on the top of the trailer hitch and adjust the balls so they are at the same height. I then back up keeping the balls aligned until the indicator on the hitch ball is knocked off by the trailer hitch. I then get out and lower the trailer hitch onto the ball and I am done. The red lights will work just as well at night. This product eliminates the tense discussions my wife and I used to have when she was trying to help me get hitched up - a marriage saver. 539266

I found this product to perform just as advertise. In the past I found it nessassry to get out of my truck Several times while attempting to hook up my trailers; And: I am pretty good at it. But with this product I nailed my coupler the first shot in less than two minutes, and the one time I left my truck was To lock the coupler, done, finish, what a pleasure. The one problem I encountered was the telescoping Wond was to short when used with my 2013 Chevy HD, so could no see the ball mounted on the truck; so I opened the tail gate and mounted on the bed; problem solved. I highly recommend this gizmo , it really works! Richard Brown [email protected] Com 529064

So far, So Good, Perfect For my Needs, 528614

Not much you can say just a magnet with the ball on top looks like a work happy with it happy with it thanks 528452

Simple well made solution. Thanks. R ecommended. 528072

Just got these and had to try them out. There is a spot on top of my trailer coupler that this sits on perfectly. the second one sits right behind my trailer ball. When I back up, and the two balls "kiss", I'm in perfect alignment and just crank down the jack. The LED's are very bright even in full sun. This will save me a lot of time since I usually end up hooking my trailer by myself and it was a lot of in and out of the cab to judge position and distances. 524614

Makes hook up simpler. 518588

I have a 2008 truck with out back-up cameras. This aligner works well and is a ton cheaper than a camera system. Easy to align but takes some practice to get the distance. 515081