Towing Tips & Glossary

Important Factors to consider when selecting a Towing System:

• Your Vehicle information (Year, Make Model, Vehicle maximum towing capacity)
• Your Trailer information (Trailer Type, Coupler Size, Tongue Weight,
  Gross Trailer Weight)

Towing System Golssary
A Towing System may include the following:

• Hitch
  The mechanism that is typically mounted to the rear of a vehicle under the bumper.
• Ball Mount
  The item that is inserted into the Hitch for towing.
• Hitch Ball
  The item that is fastened to the Ball Mount, which the trailer connects too.
• Hitch Accessory
  Accessories that fit the Hitch or secure the Ball Mount to the Hitch.
• Brake Control
  The item that controls the braking of the trailer.
• Electrical
  Items that connect the electronics between the vehicle and trailer.
• Vehicle Accessory
  Accessories that help in towing your trailer.
• Cargo Management
  Accessories that hold and manage your cargo.
• Trailer Accessory
  Accessories for trailers.
• Tools & Misc
  Installation tools and miscellaneous towing items.

Consult with Barn Hitches to develop the right towing system for your vehicle!