TRAILER HITCHES 

If you are thinking of buying a ball hitch and first need to know how to choose a hitch for trailers, caravans and bicycle racks, we will detail below the necessary information so that you can make the best decision based on your needs and those of your vehicle.

Trailer hitches are specific to each vehicle as they require a modification of the vehicle's structure. So to choose the right hitch, the first thing you have to take into account is the make, model and year of manufacture of the vehicle itself.

For vehicles with the license plate on the lower part of the bumper, it is not allowed to mount those hooks that partially cover the license plate. That is why in these cases we recommend retractable or removable hooks.

For this reason, in Spain it is mandatory to pass the ITV to homologate the hitch, keep in mind that, once installed, you have only a period of 10 days to pass the ITV, and during this time nothing can be towed in the vehicle.

The trailer hitch that you install in the vehicle must always be homologated with European standards CE94 / 20 and designed specifically for each vehicle.

Trailer hitches are the ideal solution to adapt your vehicle to be able to use car trailers, bike racks, ski racks, and other luggage rack systems.

Make sure to install the trailer hitch in a certified mechanic workshop, both for hitches in passenger cars, as in 4x4, vans or minivans.

TYPES OF TRAILER HITCH

1. Fixed Ball Tow Hitch

 They are ideal for daily use, you can also disassemble them yourself with the necessary tools. The fixed ball hitches can be classified into classics that have a standard aesthetic and are more visible, or gooseneck, in this type of hitch only the ball is seen and does not modify the aesthetics of the vehicle.

2. Detachable Ball Tow Hitch

This type of hitch is more of sporadic use that we can disassemble without the need for tools and we classify them as a horizontal detachable trailer hitch, it is assembled and disassembled thanks to a handle, so it is easy to remove when not in use and does not alter the aesthetics of the vehicle, or a vertical trailer hitch. It is very easy to put on and take off without the use of tools, it is also completely hidden when we are not using it, it fits under the bumper thanks to its turning mechanism.

3. Type C plate ball trailer hitches

Given its characteristics, this type of hitch is used above all for 4x4 vehicles or commercial vehicles. It can be disassembled, but always with the help of a hand tool.

4. G-type pin ball towbars

They are ideal hitches for 4x4, agricultural and public works cars.

CERTIFICATES AND APPROVALS TO CHOOSE A TRAILER HITCH FOR MY CAR

Once a trailer hitch is installed in the car, it is mandatory for the vehicle to pass the ITV, and for this it is necessary to present the following documentation:

1. Trailer coupling approval certificate

Issued by the manufacturer of the hook and that the authorized workshop where it has been assembled gives you together with the assembly instructions once the assembly has been carried out.

2. Trailer hitch installation certificate

It is the certification issued by the authorized workshop as installer of the hook, in accordance with the official format and that will be delivered, signed and sealed after assembly.

3. Trailer hitch conformity report

It is the certification issued by hitch manufacturers that certifies the right hitch model for each car.

TYPES OF ELECTRIC TRAILER HITCH KITS

Two types of electrical wiring according to customer needs:

Specific wiring of trailer couplings: The same that is assembled by the construction brands in the factory.

• With the vehicle's own connectors.
  
• Installs quickly.
  
• Each car has its own specific wiring.
  
• Connects with the vehicle's active safety systems.
  
• It does not tamper with the original installation of the car, and avoids warranty problems with the car manufacturer
  
• Some models require a coding of the vehicle's control units, with the diagnostic equipment.
  

What contributes to the owner to mount a specific wiring?

This wiring integrates the trailer with the car. It is as if it created a whole, a single element that maintains the safety and electrical protection systems. Cleaning the assembly with the car connectors ensures that there will be no electrical failures and bad contacts for many years. Report trailer lighting faults.

Trailer hitch Mini-7 (C.i. 39079) / Mini-13 (C.i. 39081) wiring harness: Standard wiring with module

• Allows its installation in all vehicles.
  
• Option with parking radar disconnection (E7 - C.I. 39078, E13 - C.I. 39080)
  
• Advantages: Valid for all types of 12 and 24 V vehicles (022-007).
  
• This reprogrammable wiring fits 100% of vehicles. You will never have an electrical failure because the wiring is incompatible with a more technological version of the car.
  

What contributes to the owner to assemble a Mini Kit?

This wiring identifies subsequent signal variations. For example, even if you mount more accessories in your vehicle, such as stereos, or DVDs, or any other element that increases consumption in the electrical installation of the vehicle, this wiring ensures 100% correct operation.

100% guaranteed and safe operation.

Always look for an authorized and professional workshop where you can buy and mount the trailer hitch for your vehicle. That you guarantee both the product and the workmanship.

vs Oct 2021