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trailer hitch

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A trailer hitch is a hook or bracket on the back of a car that lets you pull another vehicle or cargo behind it.

Technical Definition

A trailer hitch is a device attached to the rear of a vehicle that allows it to tow a trailer or other load. It includes a hitch ball, receiver tube, and various safety features.

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"why does the trailer hitch look like that? Well,"

Was Mecum's $18 MILLION Ferrari Sale a Lie? Spike's Car Radio 29:38

"What about a heated trailer hitch? How about that? No, what? That sounds dangerous."

Episode 433: 2026 Toyota BZ, 2026 BMW M340i Jahre Unnamed Automotive Podcast 31:00

"Model 3 I'm putting the trailer hitch on that so I can go mountain biking And that's kind of become my utility vehicle"

Dialed In Podcast: May 1st, 2026 Dialed In - Some Obsession Required 25:08

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Also Known As

standard hitch

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