This video will take you through the steps needed to bolt up a trailer hitch to a Subaru Forester. It is a fairly straight forward installation but there are some tips you will want to be aware of, such as the order to install parts, that will make your installation go smoothly.
If you are going to tow a trailer, or if you want to wire up some accessories that need power, such as a winch or utility lights, you are going to need to install a wiring harness. This video shows you, step by step, how to complete the installation. There are some tips that will explain how to remove the tail lights, remove the plugs, install the ground, route the wires, and avoid damage to your Jeep Liberty.
An expert installer shows how to complete the installation of a Hidden Hitch trailer hitch on a GMC Savana van. He explains the straight forward bolt on hitch installation and offers tips on how to achieve proper alignment.
An installer shows you how to remove bearings from your hub while minimizing potential damage to the bearings. He then gives tips on what types of wear are acceptable and how to decide if the bearing needs to be replaced. The hub is then reassembled so that it can be installed on the trailer.
An installer details the steps needed to remove the spare tire and install a trailer hitch on the Honda Element. This install of a Draw-tite hitch requires some minor drilling of the spare tire pan.
An installer shows the steps needed to install a Valley trailer hitch on the Town and Country. Details removing bolts and getting the hitch into place on the vehicle.
An installer details the steps needed to install a Tekonsha Prodigy brake controller and adapter cable on a Ford F250 with a tow package.
An installer shows what to look for on your bearings to determine if they are safe to use. He then shows how to repack the bearings with grease.
An installer from etrailer.com details the steps needed to install a Valley Odyssey electric brake controller on a Chevy Silverado truck.
Learn how to keep your car or truck's trailer in good shape and extend its life in this free trailer maintenance video series.
A trailer hitch is important for towing items like boats. Learn how to install a trailer hitch from a certified mechanic in this free automotive series.
Installing trailer wiring can be easily done using a trailer wiring package. Learn how to wire a trailer using a trailer wiring package in this free video series featuring a certified mechanic.
Keep your trailer safe just like you would your car or truck! This video shows you how to use a trailer coupler lock. You can place this lock on your trailer when it is not in use and it prevents people from hooking up and stealing your trailer.
The Chevy Aveo is a small efficient car, but that doesn't mean you have to go without a trailer hitch. See how to install a custom fit trailer hitch to the Aveo and carry a Class I bike rack or tow a small trailer.
In this clip, we learn how to reduce sway and control tongue weight when using a travel trailer. Specifically, you'll learn about loading to the tongue — tongue weight should be 10-15% of your overall trailer weight. For more information, watch the clip.
See how to use a Valley Universal trailer coupler lock to protect your trailer when it's unattached from your vehicle. Then see how this works with a popular trigger style coupler.
Installation of a trailer hitch on a Volvo S40 by expert installers. Video details the steps needed to drill holes, and bolt trailer hitch into place.
See how to install a trailer wiring harness in a Chrysler 300. This is a necessary component since it will power the brake lights and lights on your trailer.
If you have a towing trailer that has electric brakes, you need to take care of them just as well as the brakes on your vehicle. This video shows you how to replace the brake shoes on electric brakes on a trailer.
How to launch your boat from a trailer.
A demonstration of how to hook the cab of a semi truck up to a trailer.
This video shows you how to install a trailer hitch (part # 87195) on a Ford F-150.
Learn how to install a trailer wiring harness in a Hyundai Sonata. This install will also cover Draw-Tite part # 24757. The first step involved is gaining access to your vehicle, the second step is we can hang the hitch on the tie down loop in the center of the vehicle.
In this video, they are going to be replacing the wiring on a trailer starting with the 4 pole flat.
This video shows you how to install a trailer hitch on a Mazda Tribute. This install install will also work for a 2001-2004 Ford Escape and 2001-2004 Mazda Tribute.
This video shows you how to install a typical leaf spring onto a trailer. What we have here is a typical 4 leaf spring on a 3500 pound axle.
This video will show you the installation and typical use of a cowboy two step trailer hitch mount step. It's a pretty easy deal, but you have to supply the ball mount for it because it does not come with that.
See how to install a trailer hitch on a Chevy Silverado. You'll need to remove the factor hitch first.
An installer shows the steps needed to remove tail lights, make wiring connections, and complete installation of the wiring harness for a trailer hitch on a Jeep Lorado.
This video shows you how to install a trailer wiring harness on a Subaru Forester. All you have to do is get to the inside panel and get to the connector. When you don't need it, it can sit with the spare tire, when it is needed go ahead and pull it out.
If you are going to be towing a trailer, or using auxiliary lights with your Dodge Ram 1500 full size van, you are going to need to install a T-One wiring harness. This installation could not get any easier, if you know how to use a plug and some zip ties, you can do it. This video shows where to locate the needed plug and how to test the wiring to make sure it works properly.
Two locks are used for truck trailers to prevent someone from taking the trailer. Secure a truck trailer by using locks with tips from a custom car repairman in this free auto maintenance video.
See how to install a light kit for cargo carriers 63153 and 63155. We'll show you how this light kit gets installed on a cargo carrier which is part # 63153. Tow your stuff legally and safely with these brake lights.
As you can see the kit consists of three separate locks, one for the ball mount that goes in your hitch, one goes in the trigger or the latch in your coupler, and one fits in the coupler itself.
An installer shows how to temp set a hitch in place so that you can drill holes in the correct location on the spare tire pan.
An installer shows some tips to help remove your trialer hub so it can be serviced and then reinstall it so your wheel can be remounted.
Learn how to make K'NEX axles that can hold more weight without bending or breaking for your RC Car Trailers.
Watch to learn how to slide trailer axles to distribute weight legally over the three axles.
See how to use a master lock 2 5/16 inch trailer coupler lock. The video starts off by showing you the actual locking mechanism itself. It has three positions, one obviously has a lock position, the second is the unlock position and the middle position here is the ratchet position.
This video show you the operation of a butterfly style trailer coupler lock, it's pretty easy. The key goes in and it works like a screwdriver. This particular model is the Tow Ready coupler lock.
