Do I have to pay Sales Tax?
Residents of Illinois will be charged 8.25% sales tax
Is hardware included?
All trailer hitches will come with complete hardware and instructions.
Does Hitchmart sell or share my personal information?
All of the information obtained from our web site will be used for processing purposes only. The only email you will receive from Hitchmart will be in regard to your order. Once your order has been completed, all information will be deleted from our database. We will not sell or share your information with anyone.
Can I call to check stock?
As one of the largest dealers of Hidden Hitch Products we most likely do have your trailer hitch in stock, However We can only guarantee an item is in stock by processing an order, If Hitchmart is aware that an item is on backorder It will be noted next to the Add to cart button. 99.9% Of all items ordered are in stock, Therefore Please assume the item is in stock unless otherwise noted. If any part of the order will not ship Hitchmart will notify you by phone or email within a couple hours of your order.
Who is Hidden Hitch?
Hidden Hitch has been manufacturing a full line of quality hitches and towing accessories since 1968. Six strategically placed warehouses across North America, enables Hidden Hitch to provide just-in-time delivery of its' towing products. The company prides itself as a first-to-the-market manufacturer of hitches for new vehicles. Hidden Hitch is a leader in producing innovative products for our customers.
- 1984: Introduced first round tube style hitch
- 1988: Introduced first hitch mounted bike carrier
- 1991: Introduced first Class I hitch with removable drawbar
- 1993: First hitch company to offer electrical brackets on Class III-V Hitches
- 1995: Hidden Hitch paint passed 500 Hr. salt spray tests
- 1999: Produced revolutionary new 5th Wheel hitch with patented ''puzzle lock'' jaw design
- 2001: Innovative head design for Weight Distribution kits
- 2002: Custom 5th Wheel Rail Kits introduced to make installation easier
- 2003: Introduced round tube style Slider
Hidden Hitch has always been committed to delivering products and services of the highest quality. In 1997, Hidden Hitch became the first trailer hitch manufacturer to have a quality system registered to QS 9000-1998 and ISO 9001-1994. QS 9000 is a quality system developed by the Big Three automakers. Each year we are audited to uphold these standards.
Hidden Hitch is dedicated to ensuring the safety of our products. We test all of our products to exceed V-5/CSA standards in our world class test facility. In 1999 our lab became ISO/IEC SAE guide 25 accredited. It is a high-tech facility that simulates real life conditions over expected product life cycles.
What if I refuse a shipment?
Once an Item is shipped we do incur Shipping Fee's. If an item is Refused for any reason (Unless Instructed By Hitchmart) These fee's will be passed on to the customer who Refused the Shipment.
How long does it take to receive my order?
Delivery takes 1-5 business days, You can look at the shipping map at the shipping policies link.
Do you ship to Canada?
At this time we only ship within the 48 States.
What is Weight Distribution?
Weight Distribution is used for distributing the weight of the trailer to the trailer axles and the tow vehicle axles. The components of a Weight Distributing System is made up of four products.
- A Weight Distributing (WD) Hitch which would be attached to the tow vehicle.
- A Ball Mount that connects to the Hitch.
- A Spring Bar Assembly that actually distribute the weight.
- A Sway Control device that helps the trailer from swaying
Trunnion WD
Trunnion Bar weight distributing is designed for medium to heavy duty towing. Hidden Hitch offers this in many different weight rating sizes. An alternative to Trunnion weight distribution is the Round bar weight distribution.
WD Shanks
Weight Distributing Shanks are to be used with Round or Trunnion style weight distributing systems. The shanks come in different lengths and sizes.
Sway Control
There are two popular methods of sway control. The older, more common form of sway control is a friction device referred to as FrictionSway Control. A more contemporary approach is a device controlled by cam action. Known as Dual Cam Sway Control, it is an innovative and effective technique to help control trailer sway before it starts.
What is a Gooseneck?
A gooseneck hitch is designed for use in a pickup truck similar to a Fifth Wheel. The difference is that the gooseneck uses a ball and coupler verse a kingpin and pin receiver. Typically, the trailers that are most commonly used for this type of gooseneck hitch is a horse trailer. Gooseneck hitches are offered in a few types of configurations, they are designed to be mounted above or below the trucks pickup bed. Either design (above or below) allows for minimal obstruction when the ball is not in the towing position.
Signature Series Gooseneck This product takes advantage of the under bed mounting system designed for the Signature Series Fifth Wheels. When the unit is removed from the truck bed there are virtually no obstructions.
Hide-A-Goose This product is designed to mount under the truck bed for use with a gooseneck trailer. Only a 4 inch hole in the truck bed is required for this product. The ball is stored upside down in the hitch when not used, with a magnetic cover to cover up the hole.
Fold-Down & Remov-A-Ball These units mount on top of an under bed rail system. The ball is either removed or folded down for easy access.
What is a Fifth Wheel?
A fifth wheel is a specially designed hitch with a king pin receiver that mounts over or forward of the rear axle of the vehicle. The hitch connects with the king pin on the fifth wheel trailer. Fifth wheel hitches are easy to operate and require little maintenance.
15K & 16K Fifth Wheel
Hidden Hitch offers these two styles of hitches that mount to a rail kit that is installed in the truck bed.
Signature Series
The ultimate system in fifth wheel towing
Signature Series Rail Kits
This is the vehicle specific rail kits for installing the above Signature Series fifth wheels.
Brake Controls
Brake controls are designed to apply the brakes of the towed vehicle (trailer). There are three types of brake controls on the market today timed, inertia, and proportional. Another type of braking system that is used for trailers is a breakaway kit.
Timed Controls
Timed based controls generate an output signal that increases over a period of time. The time based controls apply braking power at the fixed rate that is not proportional to the pressure applied to the brake pedal.
Proportional Controls
Proportional based controls offer a smooth braking response to almost any stop. Through the use of a sensing device, the brake control can determine the tow vehicle's rate of deceleration and then apply the trailer brakes to match. In other words, Proportional controls deliver power to the trailer brakes in direct relationship to the actual physical deceleration of the tow vehicle.
Breakaway Kit
A breakaway kit is designed to apply to trailer electric brakes in the event that the trailer becomes disconnected from the hitch while in motion. This kit is required in many of the States and Provinces.
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