HITCH PITCH

This article, intended for the businessman/mechanic, focuses on the selection of the proper size hitch, its installation, the connection of the trailer lighting system to the car (a schematic is included), the function of electric and surge trailer brakes, fifth-wheel-type hitches for RV trailers and engine cooling. It indicates that most rules and regulations pertaining to trailering equipment are defined in Regulation V-5, published by the federally chartered Vehicle Equipment and Safety Commission. A list of manufacturers is included.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • To obtain a copy of Regulation V-5 "Minimum Requirements for Motor Vehicle Connecting Devices and Towing Methods", write to Suite 802, 4660 Kenmore Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia, 22304
• Corporate Authors:

  Hearst Books

  Motor Books Department, 224 West 57th Street
  New York, NY  United States  10019
• Authors:
  • Cerullo, B
• Publication Date: 1982-6

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: 5 p.
• Serial:
  • Motor
  • Volume: 157
  • Issue Number: 6

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Building; Electric brakes; Facilities; Fasteners; Hitches; Installation; Lighting equipment; Regulations; Size; Trailers
• Old TRIS Terms: Connecting devices; Surge brakes
• Subject Areas: Construction; Law; Maintenance and Preservation; Motor Carriers; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00367924
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-033 217
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Oct 30 1982 12:00AM