Trailer Hitch Dumb Questions

***Bostonian1976*** · 10-30-2006, 12:14 PM

So um..I have to tow a U-Haul this coming weekend to and from Michigan. I have a trailer hitch on my FJ but what else do I need? Are the ball hitches different sizes? I just have no experience in this area.....

CastleHills4x4 · 10-30-2006, 12:22 PM

You need to ask U-haul what size ball the trailer you're renting requires. Then you'll need to buy that ball size. It'll probably be 2".

My hitch came with a keypin lock. You may want to by a actual key lock if you play to leave the trailer unattended for any length of time.

That's pretty much all you need. Just a ball, and a key lock for the hitch if necessary. U-Haul should provide the light adapter -- they did for me.

Kansas Law Dog · 10-30-2006, 12:23 PM

You need to ask the U-Haul supplier about ball size and wiring connection. You have a 4 pin wire. Also, ask the supplier whether or not the trailer has brakes, either electric (which means you need more than 4 wire) or inertia (which means compression pressure on the trailer hitch applies the brakes). Make sure the trailer comes with a spare tire and physically inspect the trailer for lights, tire pressure, lockability, etc. before leaving the lot.

***Bostonian1976*** · 10-30-2006, 12:24 PM

oh..I have no hitch though

my truck didn't come with one....

(I just have the female section of the hitch on the truck itself)

smalls · 10-30-2006, 12:27 PM

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Bostonian1976 previously said:

oh..I have no hitch though

my truck didn't come with one....

(I just have the female section of the hitch on the truck itself)

You can get those at Autozone, Lowes... etc..

and I think its called a ballmount??? maybe...

good link here - Uhaul Dictionary

***Bostonian1976*** · 10-30-2006, 12:30 PM

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chrsmall previously said:

You can get those at Autozone, Lowes... etc..

and I think its called a ballmount??? maybe...

ya I think so too.

any dimensions I need to look for for the FJ specifically??

(told you I didn't know this stuff!)

RubiconSS · 10-30-2006, 12:36 PM

You have the receiver Boston. The hitch and ball are easily obtainable.
As has already been mentioned, find out about the ball (1 7/8", 2", etc)
The hitch can be straight out or a drop-down. You have a 4 pin, there are adapters available to mate other configurations to the 4 pin.
Brakes are the most important concern.

FJ Guga · 10-30-2006, 12:36 PM

You sure you did not get the other part. Mine was in a box.

Any way like the others said you can get that in any shop.

If I were you I would just get it a u-haul. That way you get the right size ball

Good luck

RubiconSS · 10-30-2006, 12:38 PM

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Bostonian1976 previously said:

ya I think so too.

any dimensions I need to look for for the FJ specifically??

(told you I didn't know this stuff!)

Standard class III 2" straight out or drop-down.

***Bostonian1976*** · 10-30-2006, 12:38 PM

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FJ Guga previously said:

You sure you did not get the other part. Mine was in a box.

Any way like the others said you can get that in any shop.

If I were you I would just get it a u-haul. That way you get the right size ball

Good luck

yeah I asked after I bought the truck, and they said no other piece came with the hitch (just receiver)