The idea to create the song was inspired not by John or Taupin directly, but rather by Taupin's wife at the time, Maxine Feibelman, who would say, "The bitch is back," when John was in a bad mood.[7] Taupin then wrote the lyrics. Later, Elton would comment: "It is kind of my theme song."[8] The song originally was written in A-flat major, but was later performed live a half step lower in the key of G major.
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Yes, the Equal-i-zer hitch is designed to allow you to back up and take tight turns with the hitch hooked up. Just be sure the frame brackets are installed in the correct range on the trailer frame (27"-32" from the center of your coupler) so the arms have plenty of room (2"-3" after the bracket) to move during tight turns.
Use your tongue jack to release tension off the spring arms prior to trying to slide them out of place. After removing the spring arms, you can lower the trailer back down and unlatch the coupler from the hitch ball as you would on any other ball mount. Watch this video to learn more:
Vehicle-mounted hitches are convenient tools for hauling and towing. Whether you're carrying bicycles to a wooded trail, hauling a boat, or towing a trailer for professional purposes, having a mounted hitch allows for greater usability of your vehicle. In fact, nearly 40 percent of all highway vehicles are equipped with them. Unfortunately, these solid metal brackets can increase the risk of injury in the event of a rear-end collision.
In a standard rear-end collision, the force of the impact distributes through the back bumper and chassis, or undercarriage, of the vehicle. Since the force is absorbed over a wide surface area, it significantly dissipates as it travels toward the vehicle occupants.
Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden instituted a study in 2002 to measure the various dispersion of impact force during rear-end collisions. The data collected showed that vehicles with hitches involved in rear-end crashes had the following:
For more information on trailer hitch safety and dangers, feel free to browse our extensive library of articles. Here's one to start with: Determining Trailer Accident Fault to Pursue an Injury Claim. And if you've been injured in a car accident, contact our office directly at (386) 673-4412 to schedule a free, no-obligation case review.
Jeff, Last week while I was stopped at a traffic light, a new Audi Q5 ran into the back of my Tesla Model X toting your Super Bumper.The entire grille of the Q5 was consumed by the Super Bumper. But much to my surprise and joy, nothing happened to my Model X. In fact, other than a few scratches, nothing happened to the Super Bumper either. Perhaps more important than what happened to the Model X or Super Bumper, ?was that despite the amount of damage to the Q5, I barely felt any significant amount of impact. So the impact absorbing qualities of Super Bumper was a real plus. A small investment that provided more bang (or should I say less bang) for your buck. Rgds,JQjr
Jeff, Hi! I purchased a super-bumper from you guys nearly a year ago and have had it on my 05 Jeep Grand Cherokee ever since. Well, after all that time I am please to say that it has finally paid off! On my way home from work a kid still learning to drive with his grandmother rear ended me going about 25-30 MPH and the super-bumper took it like a champ! Aside from some minor scratches to the bumper itself, my frame, bumper, and body work suffered no damage whatsoever! Even the super-bumper seems to still be in full working order! Because of this and the fact none of us had been hurt, we where able to leave without contacting police, EMS, or insurance. I just wanted to say thanks for hooking me up so long ago and that I will most definitely be recommending this bumper to ANYONE who has a hitch on their vehicle. It saved me from hours of physical, financial and mental pain. Thank you very much, I hope to order from you guys again! Gunnar Stephens
Trailers are now an extremely common item on the roads and with each one there is generally a trailer hitch that is pulling it. Although the most common use for trailer hitches is for towing, there are still many other applications for them with things like bike racks, steps, and cargo management. Currently, most heavy duty trucks already come with a standard receiver hitch in the rear but there are still many other types that can be added to a truck. In this blog I will do an overview of each of the seven common hitch types which include:
The front mount hitch can be a very useful addition to the front of your vehicle. This type of hitch is very similar to a rear hitch because it bolts directly to the frame except for in the front. The hitch then gives you a receiver in the front that you can use for a wide variety of applications. You can insert a cargo carrier, insert a winch into it, install a snow plow, use it as a spare tire mount, or use it to park your trailer into a small space. These hitches are very versatile like the rear hitch. One thing to note is that there is not the same rating scale as the rear, so always double check what the hitch is rated at before use.
The fifth wheel hitch is a heavy-duty hitch that mounts into the bed of a truck bed right over or just forward of the rear axle. Generally, these hitches are used to haul large campers, travel trailers, and car haulers. One thing that makes a 5th wheel hitch unique is that the coupling device is a part of the hitch and not the trailer. The hitch receives the king pin from the trailer and then the hitch secures it with with a jaw mechanism. 5th wheel hitches are also only available for pickup trucks. The last cool feature of fifth wheel hitches is that they generally have a pivot capability which allows it to absorb bumps and move with the contours of the road. These hitches can generally hold up to 24,000 lbs. but you still always want to double check.
Gooseneck hitches are very similar to 5th wheel hitches in many ways. First of all, they mount in a similar location which is over or just forward of the rear axle. Gooseneck hitches are also designed for pickup trucks only. One thing that is very nice about Gooseneck hitches is that they are less intrusive than 5th wheel hitches. Gooseneck hitches are designed so that you can have full use of your bed while you are not towing something. These hitches are generally rated for around 30,000 Ibs; however, every truck has different weight capabilities so it is wise to double check. Typically, these hitches are used for towing livestock trailers, car haulers, large flatbeds, or other commercial and industrial trailers. Gooseneck hitches are a very useful hitch to have.
Although the line of distinction between a standard hitch or something like a ball mount can be a little faint with Pintle Hitches, we still call it a hitch. The hooking part of this system is called the pintle, which is attached to the truck, and the lunette (which is the ring it hooks to) is attached to the trailer. The pintle can be mounted either directly to the framing of large commercial trucks and dump trucks or it can mounted to a mount that slides into the receiver of a hitch. Although these hitches tend to be a little more noisy than a standard ball mount connection, their weight ratings can be drastically higher. They can tow anywhere from 10,000 to 60,000 Ibs. gross trailer weight. These hitches are very common in the construction industry.
A bumper hitch is a very simple hitch that attaches directly to the bumper of the vehicle. It provides a Square receiver tube which can then be used for a wide variety of uses. Since it is mounted to the bumper it cannot carry much weight so that is one drawback. Overall, these can still be useful for light applications.
Overall there is a wide variety of hitches out there now to help you with any task. Like we mentioned above, the standard rear receiver hitch is one of the most common but the others are still very widespread. Remember that we sell and install all of these hitches at all six of our stores, so call or visit any to help get your vehicle set up properly!
Call one of our convenient Bay Area locations to get help finding the right hitch for your situation. Our expert trained staff will help you determine the appropriate type of hitch, model, and capacity that works best for you.
We have all seen vehicles, especially larger trucks, with a trailer hitch attached to them. They may be used to transport boats, trailers, campers, etc. Even if the hitch is not in use, individuals often leave them attached year-round. While they may seem harmless, trailer hitches actually pose great danger.
With this shift in energy, occupants of the vehicle are much more likely to sustain greater injuries, despite there being minimal property damage. In fact, research shows that there is a 22% increase for occupants who are rear ended in a vehicle with a trailer hitch to suffer whiplash. Other common injuries suffered in such crashes are neck, back, shoulder, wrists, knees, head, and traumatic brain injuries as well as economic losses (e.g. lost wages and lost earning capacity).
1. Shift into REVERSE and select the HITCH GUIDANCE button on the bottom of your infotainment system screen. Depending on your vehicle, the button may look like a guideline on top of a trailer icon. The Rear Vision Camera backing guidelines will then change into a single guideline that will help you back up to your trailer. The line will extend from behind your vehicle to the trailer coupler, while bending and adjusting as you turn while backing up.
A 5th wheel slider hitch can help you avoid making a costly mistake. While there may be sufficient space between the cab of your truck and trailer when driving straight, tight turns and maneuvering your rig can change that.
A 5th wheel slider hitch sits on a set of rails in the bed of a truck. It can move forward and backward to provide more separation between the vehicle and trailer. The tighter the turn, the closer the truck and trailer get to each other. 2ff7e9595c
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