Reciever Hitches- A Resourceful Choice

Reciever hitches fasten to the frame of the tow vehicle and finishes in a square tube where the ball mount slides into. In fact, both the receiver and the ball mount each have a hole through which a pin glides to attach them together. Reciever hitches also accommodates supplement such as drawbars and accessory carrier like a bike rack.

Receiver hitches have two main functions
- To keep the trailer hitch off the ground
- To relocate weight from the hitch to the front wheel

The latter function is performed by other parts of the hitch, they bend the reciever to lift its rear end and put pressure on the front end. This twisting is the reason why the reciever has to be very tough and well linked to the vehicle frame.

The Reciever hitches are mainly seen on trucks, SUV's, RV's and vans. It is also extremely popular for ski racks and cargo racks. Another reason for their popularity is that they can be installed on the front of your vehicle to make initiating and retrieving of your boats easier. Additionally, it is also necessary to attach bike racks while you are towing a trailer or want to support a winch.

With Reciever hitches, you often face the problem of your motorhome being out of level for your towed car. Well, the solution is at hand with drop hitches as it evens your towed car and motorhome hitch connection making towing safer and less bumpy.