Trailer Hitch Universe Blog

At Trailer Hitch Universe, we deal with lots of trailer hitch accessories. In fact, most of my day is spent with trailer hitch accessories – whether Im placing orders, answering questions, or looking for new products to carry. As such, I see a lot of ideas, some good, many bad. I thought it was time to share my knowledge with all of you, so here it is: 8 trailer hitch accessories you’ve never heard of.

8. Hammaka hitch mounted hammock chairs – bringing hammock comfort to highway speeds

From the Hammaka website:

“Climb In…Hang Out. That’s the idea behind Hammaka Hammock Chairs and Hammocks. Each of our products is carefully designed for uncommon comfort, ease and relaxation, with a serious focus on quality.”

A serious focus on quality is a must. Cruising in a hammock behind your truck is a great way to pick up chicks, but one loose screw and the dream is over. Ride responsibly.

www.hammaka.com

7. Mechanical/lighted fish hitch cover

At Trailer Hitch Universe, we’re suckers for a good hitch cover, and this one is a real beaut.

Bonus points for terrible country sing-along.

6. Cruzin Cooler

One of the most common questions we get asked through the user contact form is: How big are your hitch covers? People just arent sure what to expect, and I can’t blame them. While our product pictures look great, there is rarely anything else in the picture that could be used to figure out just how big they are.

To help our customers out, I grabbed a couple of hitch covers from the warehouse and took pictures of them next to a plain old cd – Everyone with a computer is sure to have at least 1 cd laying around, so its a great tool to help you visualize exactly how big these hitch covers are.

Most of our hitch covers are 4-5 inches wide and roughly 2-3 inches tall – almost every rectangle shaped hitch cover (like the Praise the Lord hitch cover, or the Baltimore Ravens hitch cover)you find on our site will fit those rough dimensions. Logo cut hitch covers (like this Denver Broncos hitch cover, or this Carolina Panthers hitch cover, however, can be quite a bit bigger, due to their shape. Some are more like 5 or 6 inches long but still only 2-3 inches tall. Our propeller hitch covers are the biggest, coming in at about 7 inches in diameter.

A couple of pictures to help:

A good looking trailer hitch cover is a great addition to any vehicle, as is a hitch mounted bike or ski rack, cargo carrier, or any number of other accessories that can be attached to a trailer hitch receiver. As with any other investment, people want to protect these accessories. At Trailer Hitch Universe, we understand this, and we want to help you keep your hitch cover secure. We’ve put together a special for our customers which allows anyone to get 15% off of a locking hitch pin if they purchase any of our 300 trailer hitch covers. We’ll select a locking hitch pin to match the hitch cover you purchase, ensuring that youll have a great product at a great price.

To take advantage of this special limited time offer:

1. Select a hitch cover and add it to your cart.
2. Add the “15% Off Locking Hitch Pin Special� Item (find it here) to your cart.
3. Proceed to Checkout. The 15% discount will automatically be applied to your order.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.

As retailers of trailer hitch covers, the most common concern we hear from customers is the fear that the trailer hitch cover they purchase wont fit in their hitch receiver. In reality, this is something you rarely need to worry about. Trailer hitch cover manufacturers create their products considering the hitch classes, and make their hitch covers as universal as possible. Most hitch covers come with multiple installation pieces to fit different size receivers (usually 1 1/4� to 2 1/2�).

Whichever class trailer hitch you have, choosing the right attachment to use for your vehicle is easy. Simply measure the receiver opening along one edge (inside edge to inside edge), and note the dimension. Then, have a look at the mounting pieces that your hitch cover came with. Use the mounting piece which is closest to the actual size of your receiver, and is smaller than the opening.

Attaching the mounting pieces to the hitch cover is generally simple, and requires only a phillips head screwdriver. Once the mounting pieces are joined to the hitch cover, you’re ready to attach the hitch cover to the hitch. It’s as easy as it looks – simply slide the hitch cover into the receiver, and slide your hitch pin through the side, making sure that the hitch pin hole on the receiver is lined up with one of the holes on the trailer hitch cover. In some cases, this may require the trailer hitch cover to stick out a bit from the hitch – if this happens, don’t worry. Your hitch cover is still perfectly secure and the slight difference is virtually unnoticeable from behind.

You’re all set! All thats left now is cruising around with your beautiful new trailer hitch cover, so get going!