What Kind Of Drill Bit Should Be Used To Install Hopkins Trailer Hitch Level

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What type of drill bit do I need to drill pilot holes into the trailer tongue in order to install the hitch level? Many drill bits break trying to drill through the trailer tongue.

asked by: William G

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You will want to use a cobalt or titanium drill bit when drilling the 5/32-in pilot hole for the # HM09715 hitch level. These type bits are used for harder metal and will do a better job than just a steel or high-speed steel bit as they will dull pretty quickly and are better for softer metals and wood.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

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Answer 1

Hello Nathaniel, thanks for reaching out. So the etrailer jacks are going to be a great choice from a durability and affordability standpoint. The jacks offer all of the features you would want like a work light, sealed switches and a manual crank…

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Answer 2

Thanks for sending in a picture of your thumb latch coupler and trailer jack. Based on seeing that we know the Hopkins Trailer Hitch Level with Cover part #HM09715 would fit and work great as we had chance to install this on the exact same coupler as…

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Answer 3

Hello, and thanks for getting in touch. The etrailer Electric Trailer Jacks #e55ZV and #e23ZV will hold up just fine in cold weather. The housing is designed to be water/weather resistant. It even has a manual backup option if you were to lose power…

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Answer 4

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 5

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 7

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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Hey Mike! The etrailer Electric Trailer Jack #e55ZV would be a great replacement for the jack on your 2021 Jayco Jay Flight 242BHS. This has the same lift as your existing jack but with a higher 5,000 lb capacity making it a nice upgrade. It also…

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