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Thinking of Upgrading your boat? Make sure your tow vehicle and hitch can handle the weight of your new boat!

Are you thinking of upgrading your boat? Whether you’re in the market for a Boston Whaler, a Searay, a pontoon, a thunder boat or anything in between you need to make sure you have the right towing vehicle and the right hitch for all your summer time toys! The first thing you want to check on is if you have a class 4 or a class 5 receiver because this determines your hitch class. Every truck and every vehicle is different with what weight capacity they have for towing. You will want to investigate what your truck's specifications are in...

What do I need for towing a trailer?

Thinking about towing but not sure where to start? You’ve come to the right place! The first thing you want to look into is what your specific vehicle has in regards to towing, what the weight capacity is for your vehicle, is one of the most important. Next thing is, does your vehicle have a trailer hitch receiver already or do you need to get one installed. For your receiver tube it is likely that you will have a 2”,2.5” or 3” receiver. This determines which size hitch you will need in order to have a proper fit, with no...

How to Choose the Right Hitch for Your Vehicle

You’ve got the truck, you’ve got the trailer, all that's missing is the right size hitch! When it comes to choosing the right hitch for your truck and towing needs there are a few things you must consider. Although many will own multiple hitches in order to account for their different trailers, BulletProof offers an adjustable drop hitch that allows you to have one hitch for all of your trailers based on a few measurements. Choosing the right size towing hitch is essential for towing safely as well as for towing level. What to measure: The first thing you must...

BulletProof Weight Distribution Adapter

At BulletProof Hitches, we know that towing isn't always an exact science and sometimes requires some additional tools to help make your towing experience a bit more convenient. Our solid steel weight distribution adapter allows you to attach a weight distribution/sway control head to a BulletProof Hitch. After modifying your vehicles suspension and adding larger tires, you may need a hitch with a larger drop. This accessory is compatible with all BulletProof Hitches and MOST weight distribution/sway control systems. The adapter is 2” wide and the holes on the weight distribution adapter are 3/4" in diameter and spaced 1-1/4". Rated...

BulletProof Hitches Frame-Mounted Stabilizer Bars

For those who tow heavily on a regular basis using a BulletProof Hitch with 8" or more of drop, BulletProof Hitches offers the frame-mounted stabilizer bar kit. This kit provides a complete towing system for those with lifted trucks. Available for all BulletProof drop hitches with 8" of drop or more, the stabilizer bar system will help keep you and your trailer safe. The main purpose of the hitch stabilizer bar system is to reduce the amount of leverage on the hitch receiver. The hitch receiver is the piece that is mounted on the underside of the vehicle and attached...

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