Sizes:
Just as there are different sizes of hitch receivers, there are different sizes of hitch pins. Its important to measure your hitch receiver before ordering a hitch pin from us, as a class 3 (for 2 inch receivers) hitch pin will not fit in a class 2 (for 1.25 inch receivers) hole.

Security
As Nate mentioned in his previous post about locking hitch pins, it is an unfortunate fact that people will steal anything that isn’t bolted down. This is especially true when dealing with something like an attractive propeller hitch cover, or worse, a hitch mounted bike carrier with expensive bikes on board.

Keep these things in mind when purchasing any hitch accessory, and dont forget to have a look at our locking hitch pin special to get 15% off of a locking hitch pin with the purchase of any hitch cover.

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

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:

Road trains are huge semi trucks pulling anywhere from 3-6 trailers along barren roads. In barren places like central Australia, road trains are a fairly common sight as rail lines are often not an option. Lumbering down miles of flat dirt roads at slow speeds, these road trains can often be quite a hazard to drivers, who find it difficult if not impossible to pass. In Australia, a road train with up to 6 full sized semi-trailers is road legal, while in the United States only 3 (or 2 in some states) are allowed. According to Wikipedia, The Guiness World Record for longest road train clocks in with 104 trailers in Queensland, Australia.

As far as trailer hitches go, the first trailer is obviously attached to the tractor, while each successive trailer is attached to one of a few different dolly setups. The dolly is attached to the rear of the leading trailer, which give the trailing trailer a place to hitch. No word yet on whether anyone is making trailer hitch covers for these beasts.

As a trailer hitch cover distributor, the most common concern I hear from potential customers is the fear that the trailer hitch cover they purchase won’t fit into their receiver. In reality, this is something you rarely need to worry about. Trailer hitch cover manufacturers know this, and have, of course, taken it into consideration in the hitch covers they create and distribute.

To understand why trailer hitch covers fit in nearly any hitch, a brief explanation of the trailer hitch classification system is necessary. Trailer hitches come in five main classes, based on towing capacity. Although there is some variance between manufacturers, most class I and class II trailer hitches have a receiver size of 1 1/4 inches, class III (which is the most common type) trailer hitches have a receiver opening of 2 inches, and class IV and V can have openings up to 2.5 inches.

Trailer hitch cover manufacturers assemble trailer hitch covers with these size variances in mind, and as such, most hitch covers come with multiple mounting pieces to fit different size receivers. As such, consumers need not worry about a trailer hitch cover simply not fitting on their vehicle’s hitch receiver.

Choosing the right attachment to use for your car or truck is easy. Simply measure the receiver hitch opening (inside edge to inside edge). Once this measurement is made, have a look at the mounting pieces that your hitch cover came with. Measure these pieces, and use whichever one is closest, but smaller in size.

Attaching the mounting pieces to the hitch cover is generally simple, and requires only a Phillips head screwdriver. Once the hitch cover is assembled, 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, making sure that the hitch pin hole on the receiver is lined up with one of the holes on the trailer hitch cover, then slide your hitch pin through the side to secure the cover. In some cases, your trailer hitch cover may stick out a bit from the hitch, but don’t worry, your hitch cover is still perfectly secure and the slight difference is virtually unnoticeable from behind.

Finally, you might want to consider purchasing a hitch pin lock to better secure your hitch cover or anything else you’ve attached to your trailer hitch. Please consider checking my store, trailerhitchuniverse.com for trailer hitch covers, hitch pin locks, and other quality trailer hitch accessories.

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.

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!

Currently, we are excited to offer you an incredible selection of custom trailer hitch covers. We offer over 100 different hitch covers with different styles, colors and brands from the best trailer hitch accessory manufacturers in the world. We know that today’s truck and SUV owner is looking for function, quality, and style – and we’re here to make sure their trailer hitch covers give them all of those things for some of the lowest prices on the web!

We provide our customers with a wide selection of products in the following categories:

• Sports, including NFL hitch covers, NBA hitch covers, MLB hitch covers, NHL hitch covers and NCAA hitch covers for the college fans out there.
• Outdoors, including hunting and fishing hitch covers.
• And many others, from armed forces and political to Motorcycle-themed and propellor hitch covers.

When you order a trailer hitch cover from TrailerHitchUniverse.com, you can be assured that your order will be shipped quickly and correctly – we pride ourselves on getting orders correct the first time, every time. However, if you have any questions or comments, or just want to say “hiâ€?, please feel free to contact us at any time.

We are always in the process of expanding our selection of products, so if you would like to see something on or site, just let us know.
We look forward to serving you.

Sincerely,

TrailerHitchUniverse.com