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• Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 24769 Recommendation for a 2008 Dodge Caliber
  This Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver, part # 24769, will fit on your 2008 Dodge Caliber. Also, this hitch has towing capacities of 2,000 lbs total trailer weight and 200 lbs tongue weight because it is a Class I trailer hitch. All of the hitches available for your Caliber are Class I with the same capacities. I also recommend checking your owners manual for the towing capacity of your vehicle. There are many instances where the towing capacity of the vehicle does not match the capacity...
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• Does the Drawbar Included with the Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch # 60832 Have a Hollow Shank
  I went out into our warehouse and inspected the drawbar that comes included with the Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch Receiver with Drawbar - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4 inch, part # 60832 (no longer available), and it has a solid shank. The included Class I drawbar, that is designed for 1-1/4 inch, hitch openings has a tongue weight capacity of 200 lb, and gross trailer weight limit of 2000 lbs. You may also need a Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring for the Dodge Caliber, 2007, part # C55050,...
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• Recommendations for an Interchangeable Ball Set with 1-7/8 Inch and 2 Inch Balls
  The first thing you will want to look at is the diameter of the ball hole in the ball mount you use. Some of the interchangeable ball sets we carry that have a 1-7/8 inch ball will fit a 3/4 inch diameter hole and some fit a 1 inch diameter hole. If you have a 3/4 inch diameter hole I recommend kit # 802b because of the stainless steel construction. It won't corrode or wear away like chrome. If you have a 1 inch diameter ball hole then I recommend # 902B for the same reason; stainless...
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• Availability of High Capacity 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Trailer Ball
  We do offer a 1-7/8 inch diameter trailer ball with a maximum capacity of 8,000 lbs, but it is an Interchangable Hitch Ball Set from Tow Ready, part # 63802. In order to get a higher capacity like that, you would need to go with an interchangeable ball set. Another option would be the Convert-A-Ball # 105TB which would also have a 10,000 lb capacity. You'll want to make sure the ball you choose has a shank the same diameter as the hole on your ball mount. Both trailer balls I mentioned...
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• What Hitch Receiver Will Fit On My 2011 Crown Vic
  I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # 13707. It takes about 50 minutes to install, you won't need to drill holes in the frame. If you have dual exhaust you will need to relocate the exhaust pipe hanger to provide adequate clearance for the pipe. Next you will need wiring, I recommend the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector Item # C59236. This gives you the connection point to plug the 4-way from a trailer to your...
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• How the Locking Mechanism on the Tow Ready Interchangeable Hitch Ball, # 63802, Works
  To operate the mechanism that locks the ball in to place, you push the slotted locking button down with a screwdriver or coin and turn it clockwise. To remove the ball you reverse these directions. The slotted locking button is actually recessed far enough that it will not come into contact with the hitch coupler if it was on a trailer that was hitched up, thus would not cause it to release while towing. If, for some unforeseen reason, the locking mechanism was somehow released while...
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• Trailer Hitch for 1998 Cadillac DeVille to Allow Towing Small Utility Trailer
  We do offer one trailer hitch receiver for your 1998 Cadillac DeVille, part # 36267 from Draw-Tite. This is a 1-1/4-inch Class II hitch with 300-lb tongue weight and 3500-lb towing capacities. You will want to check your DeVille's owner's manual or speak to a local Cadillac dealership to confirm that the vehicle is rated to tow a trailer. It is possible that the hitch and car have different capacities, and when this is the case the lower-rated item determines the overall capacity for the...
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• How to Correct Frozen Ball Lock Mechanism on TowReady Interchangeable Hitch Ball Set, Part # 63802
  My technical contact at TowReady advises that the ball locking mechanism on your TowReady Hitch Ball Set, part # 63802, locks by rotating clockwise and unlocks by rotating counterclockwise 1/4 turn. Normally a coin is sufficient to rotate the post 1/4 turn counterclockwise, but you may try a screwdriver if you prefer. Please refer to the attached photo. When unlocked the post should pop up above the surface of the hitch ball. If it will not release you can try lubricating with a spray-type...
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• Is A Taller 2 Inch Hitch Ball Available For A Class I Hitch
  I went out to our warehouse to measure the height of the Tow Ready Hitch Ball, # 63802, and found that it is 3-1/2 inches tall from the ball mount surface to the top of the ball. This hitch ball has a 1 inch shank diameter. You need to measure the diameter of the shank hole for the hitch ball on your Class I hitch to see if it has a 1 inch or 3/4 inch diameter. Most of the Class I and Class II ball mounts have a 3/4 inch hole for the hitch ball. If it has a 3/4 inch diameter, you could...
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• How Does the Tow Ready Interchangeable Hitch Ball Work
  Great question and very understandable because you are carrying precious cargo. Barring any type of catastrophic manufacturing failure, you won't have any issues with losing a trailer because to lock the hitch ball # 63802 in place, you will push the slotted locking button down and turn it clockwise to lock. See the picture I included. If the locking mechanism was to be released while carrying your trailer, the slotted button is recessed enough that it should not hit the trailer coupler...
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• Tips for Removing Stuck Gooseneck Hitch Ball
  The first thing you will need to do is apply liberal amounts of spray lubricant to all of the moving parts that seem stuck. Sometimes it helps to apply some, wait an hour or so and apply more and then do whatever it takes to pry the ball out. If you can access the bottom of the hitch from underneath the truck bed try hitting it with lubricant from that angle as well. You may also be able to get a decent amount of force applied from here as well to get the hitch out. The more lube from...
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• Interchangeable Ball Set for a Curt Class I Trailer Hitch and Ball Mount for a 2008 Mini Cooper S
  The Curt trailer hitch for a 2009 Mini Cooper S is # C11130, which is a Class-1 hitch with a 1-1/4" square receiver opening. This is for hardtop or convertible, but not for models with a single center exhaust. You will need a ball mount and tow bar to tow a small trailer. I recommend the Curt # C45023 mount and a Curt # C40018 hitch ball with a 3/4" diameter shank. For wiring use kit # 119250KIT. I have linked the wiring instructions as well.
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• Is Just the 2" Ball Available For Tow Ready Interchangeable Hitch Ball Set
  Hey Storm, sorry to hear about the theft, and unfortunately the 2" hitch ball by itself is not available so the who set does need to be purchased. For that you'll need the Tow Ready Interchangeable Hitch Ball Set # 63802.
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