FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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- Will you ship to Alaska, Hawaii, Other US Territories, or APO / FPO Addresses?
- Will the ball mount come with my hitch?
- Why should I buy a hitch from www.hitch-web.com?
- Who are you guys?
- What should I do if my vehicle is not listed in the data?
- What is a Grey Market Car
- What if my hitch does not fit?
- What are weldnuts
- What are all of the ways to PAY?
- WHAT ABOUT THE COOKIES?
- Is placing an order on the internet really secure?
- If I give you my email information , Will you sell it?
- I would like see more information about each of the companies you represent?
- I need to buy a ball mount.... How do I measure my trailer for ball height to get the correct one?
- I have an 1-1/4 Receiver... is there an adapter to 2
- Explain Weight Distributing vs. Weight Carrying Hitches
- Can I pick up the hitch at the warehouse?
- Can I pay with a credit card
- Can I get the wiring kit with my hitch?
- Can I get a preview of the installation instruction sheet for the hitch I want?
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Will you ship to Alaska, Hawaii, Other US Territories, or APO / FPO Addresses?
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Yes
Each situation is different.
The cost to ship to Alaska, Hawaii, and other Outside US Territories just got better! Visit SHIPITAPO.COM They will explain how to address your order from us and they handle forwarding it to you. This is a GREAT SERVICE! They will quote you on the forwarding costs. For international shipments, you should send us
email with your specific situation, and we can let you know how much the extra shipping would be.
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Will the ball mount come with my hitch?
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The specific hitch you buy will specify whether or not it comes with the ballmount. Many of them do, especially all of the odd size receivers, like the flat bar receivers. Most of the 2 inch receivers don't unless specified otherwise.
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Why should I buy a hitch from www.hitch-web.com?
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1. www.Hitch-Web.comŽ has over 30 years in the trailer hitch business.
2. We are not only versed on the trailer hitch you are buying, but also on your vehicle.
3. All the people you will speak to at hitch-web are experienced trailer hitch representatives.
4. All of the information you need to buy a trailer hitch is available right on-line, including the price.
5. We welcome your call if you have any questions 800-300-4067
6. Our relationship with the trailer hitch manufacturers is second to none.
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Who are you guys?
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Specifically, we are Jim, Greg, Tony and Victor. All of us have been involved in custom trailer hitches for most our lives. We developed this site to bring our knowledge of vehicles and trailer hitches to the world.
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What should I do if my vehicle is not listed in the data?
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If you have a new vehicle (new model year) then you should email info. We try to update the new model year vehicles as quickly as possible, but we are typically waiting for new manufacturers catalogs well into February of the next year. If you have a older vehicle not in the data, please email info for more information. Give us as much information as you have.
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What is a Grey Market Car
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Grey market cars usually have a label inside of the driver side door jamb that
states that the vehicle was imported to this country and then retrofitted with
approved impact absorbing bumpers and smog equipment to comply with U.S. rules.
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What if my hitch does not fit?
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You can return it at no charge to you! In fact, we will pick it back up from you. This is only if the hitch actually won't fit your vehicle. If you just don't like the way it fits, then your order may be subject to a 20% restocking charge.
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What are weldnuts
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Weldnuts is a term for threaded nut inserts that are already in the chassis installed by the vehicle manufacturer
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What are all of the ways to PAY?
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Use our Vehicle Hitch Locator to find hitches and accessories available for your vehicle.
Once you have found the
item(s) you want, click "ADD TO WAGON" to add it to your shopping wagon; If you want some more items, click: " Shop For
More " . Or, when ready, click: " Click To Pay ".
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SECURE ORDER
FORM
(128 bit Security)
Use our secure order form
to place your order.
- FAX
LINE (800-300-4067)
Fill in the order form, print and fax it.
- Toll Free ORDER LINE
(800-300-4067)
CALL US! During businiess hours, We gladly accept phone orders.
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WHAT ABOUT THE COOKIES?
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In order to place an order at www.hitch-web.com, you must have your cookies turned "on". (allows us to send a cookie to your machine) for more details check out OUR COOKIE POLICY.
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Is placing an order on the internet really secure?
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YES,
When you place an order at hitch-web.com, your data is encrypted both coming and going with 128 bit encryption. This means that for each character that you type, a possible 128 characters are used for encryption. The character used is based on an algorithm that is only available to our server. It is much more likely that your credit card number would be stolen by using a portable phone, than from someone stealing it from us. No one is allowed in our secure server but us.
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If I give you my email information , Will you sell it?
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NEVER.
Our information is only for us, so that we can contact you rapidly if something happens with your order.
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I would like see more information about each of the companies you represent?
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OK, click on any company below for more info
Curt Products
Dalan Trailer Hitch
Draw-tite Hitch
Eaz-Lift Hitch
Hidden Hitch
Putnam Hitch
Reese Products
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I need to buy a ball mount.... How do I measure my trailer for ball height to get the correct one?
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Click here to open and print the work sheet   in the PDF format. Then visit our sister site www.ballmounts.com
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I have an 1-1/4 Receiver... is there an adapter to 2
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Yes there is, it must however be used with caution in regards to the leverage applied to the 1-1/4" receiver. We have several configurations. Please visit our sister site www.ballmounts.com
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Explain Weight Distributing vs. Weight Carrying Hitches
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What Does Weight Distributing Mean?
A Weight Distributing Hitch is a ballmount with a set of bars that attach to it, which plugs into your 2" square under vehicle receiver and redistributes the tongue weight (hitch weight) of your trailer. Many vehicles can't carry the full tongue weight of a given trailer, and need some of the tongue weight transferred through the frame and pushing down on the front wheels. This gives stability to the tow vehicle.
Another reason to have a weight distributing ballmount is to comply with the V-5 rating on your receiver. Many 2" receivers have a limited use rating. The most common is that it will say on the rating sticker 5000 lbs. gross weight, 500 lbs. tongue weight {weight carrying}, and 10,000 lbs. gross weight, 1000 lbs. tongue weight,{weight distributing}. This means that without using a weight distributing ballmount, the receiver is only designed to carry 5000 lbs.
Some Common Problems with Weight Distributing Hitches.
I have a Big Dooley Truck and I want to tow more than 5000 lbs. My truck can handle the weight, but my receiver will not.
Solution: Many companies now make receivers rated for more than 5000#, including the new class V 2-1/2" receivers.
What Are Weight Carrying Hitches?
A weight carrying or "dead weight" ballmount is one that is designed to carry the whole amount of tongue weight and gross weight directly on the ballmount and on the receiver. We have custom hand made dead weight ballmounts in capacities from 2000 lbs. up to 15000 lbs. Call 800-300-4067 to order.

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Can I pick up the hitch at the warehouse?
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YES; If you choose a hitch that is available near you, we may be able to arrange a will call. You must first order the hitch from hitch-web, and specify that you would like to will-call the hitch at a warehouse. We will check stock, and give you a purchase order number so that they will give you your hitch at the warehouse.
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Can I pay with a credit card
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Yes, all four major cards are accepted.
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Can I get the wiring kit with my hitch?
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The wiring kits, are listed at the top of the page that
has the hitch choices. You can add them to the wagon.
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Can I get a preview of the installation instruction sheet for the hitch I want?
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Yes! Once you've looked up your vehicle, and found the results, each offering has a "click for details" box, that will lead you to the link to immediately get the instructions for that item.
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