When you live in a house and you are a bit of a handyman, it often happens that you need to transport bulky things to arrange, work or garden. The solution ? Borrow a neighbor's or friend's vehicle, or invest in a trailer hitch.
Many can indeed be the usefulness and use of this equipment. This is why more and more private cars are equipped with them. If you are the proud owner of a small trailer, it will finally be easy for you to move goods, or even heavy objects and items from one point to another. Are you moving your student child soon? Save money by forgoing the rental of a utility vehicle or the services of a professional mover. That said, there is more to using the hitch than just that.
Indeed, for the holidays, many people choose to camp in the four corners of France, towing a caravan or a trailer to load all the necessary equipment to accompany the tent. It is a choice made by more and more French people who want to save money on accommodation, and to travel to different regions. Finally, a vehicle that is equipped with a trailer hitch can also pull other motor vehicles such as a boat, a quad, a van or a motorcycle.
To discover the different ranges of couplings that exist, go to the Rameder website. And in case you don't know anything about it, don't hesitate to contact their customer service. At your entire disposal, a contact will be happy to help you throughout your purchase process.
Caution is advised, however, because the Highway Code provides specific regulations on trailer hitches, in particular concerning the type of driving license that the driver of a vehicle with a hitch must hold. This equipment must therefore be selected with care. Thus, the model chosen must not only be in line with the weight of the car, but also adapted to the mass of the cargo to be transported. This is information that is generally found on the gray card.
In addition, the coupling must also comply with the standards in force. Buyers have a choice of three major model types. The first, probably the most encountered, is the fixed. As its name suggests, once in place, the device remains permanently attached to the back of the car. Otherwise, for occasional or occasional use, a removable one is more recommended. Otherwise, the third alternative is the swivel. This is the top of the range in terms of coupling, especially the automatic ones.
Now with regard to the shape of your future trailer hitch, it is the gooseneck that we encounter the most on classic cars such as sedans, station wagons or even family cars. This model is the cheapest on the market. For vans and 4x4s, angle joints are best. And for large farm machinery, a G-size mixed ball is recommended. Finally, concerning the installation of the hitch, even if the task is within the reach of all DIY enthusiasts, it is better to call on a professional service provider to ensure that it is assembled correctly.
