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TOWING SOLUTIONS
From boats to bike racks, our towing solutions will gear you up for the long haul.
POPULAR TOWING CATEGORIES
Trailer Hitches
Attaches a trailer to your vehicle.
Ball Mounts
Provides a mounting point for the trailer.
Wiring
Connects your vehicle and trailer's lighting systems.
Trailer Balls
The attachment point for your trailer's coupler.
Brake Controllers
Use with electric braking trailers.
Towing Locks
Adds security by locking your trailer to your vehicle.
Hitch Pins
Secures your ball mount to your trailer hitch.
Trailer Lights
Replacement and upgraded lighting.
Cargo Management
Makes loading and unloading cargo quick and easy.
Truck Accessories
Everything from hood protectors to bumpers.
HOW TO SELECT THE RIGHT TOWING PRODUCT
HITCH CLASS
Rec. size
GTW (LBS.)
TW (LBS.)
WD (LBS.)
WDTW (LBS.)
Trailer hitch weight ratings vary by part number and are limited to vehicle manufacturer's stated capacities.
TOWING COMPARISON
Measuring A TRAILER BALL
- Ball Diameter
- Rise
- Shank Length
- Shank Diameter
Torque Specification
- 3/4" shank: 165 ft. lbs.
- 1" shank: 250 ft. lbs.
- 1 1/4" shank: 450 ft. lbs.
- 2" shank: 4,550 ft. lbs.
TOWING TIPS
HOW TO HOOK UP A TRAILER
HOW TO PROPERLY LOAD A TRAILER
HOW TO LAUNCH A BOAT
Advance Auto Parts Video Library
HOW TO SELECT A TRAILER HITCH
HOW TO SELECT BALL MOUNT & TRAILER BALL
TRAILER HITCH INSTALLATION
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