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What do you need to tow?

Pick your loaded trailer weight — the trailer plus everything in it, not the empty weight on the brochure. Every kit below is resolved from published manufacturer guides and standards.

Or start with what you are towing

Not sure of the weight? Use the trailer's GVWR, not its dry weight. GVWR is on the trailer's VIN plate and is the most the trailer is allowed to weigh loaded — sizing the kit to it means you cannot under-buy.

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Tongue weight scale

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Weight-distributing hitch with sway control

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Trailer brake controller

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4-pin to 7-pin wiring adapter

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Trailer hitch ball

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Trailer hitch lock

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