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Hitch Box
Frequently Asked Questions
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Left to
Right
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Front to
Back
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Height
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Weight
including installation kit
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HB70.5
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70
1/2"
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22"
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11"
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80 lbs
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HBE70.5
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70
1/2"
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15"
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11"
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60 lbs
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HB66
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66"
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22"
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11"
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70 lbs
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HBE66
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66"
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15"
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11"
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55 lbs
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| Does it leak? | No it doesn't leak. The seams are continuously welded. The gasket in the lid seals tight against the flange. The adjustment holes will let water in, if the the box is submerged. In normal use on the road, it doesn't leak. |
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| Will the aluminum stay shiny or will it fade? | The aluminum will oxidize.To prevent that or to restore the shine, use a good aluminum polish available at any automotive parts retailer. A helpful hint is to use a piece of old shag carpet to buff the box. |
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| Does it drag when I go in and out of a parking lot? | The box has been designed not to drag on the grade of highway entrances on any Interstate Highway. States build roads to a different standard and not all entrances are to code. |
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| How does it do in deep snow? | The box is not lower than your trailer hitch. When the vehicle is moving forward it will not cause more drag in deep snow. When the vehicle is moving in reverse, it will "push" as much snow as the rear bumper. |
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| What about my license plate? | On some vehicles, the box may obscure your license plate. That is common with many hitch mounted cargo boxes and cargo trays. There are holes in the box and hardware to remount you license plate. |
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| How much weight can I put in it and on it? | The " tongue weight rating of the hitch" that you have on the vehicle is the load limit. The Hitch Box weighs about 90 pounds, depending on the model. Remember to include the weight of the box in you load calculation. It is critical to KEEP THE LOAD CENTERED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BOX. |
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| What if I lose the installation hardware? | The bolts are standard 1/2"-13 bolts. The 'Hitch pins" are standard 5/8" diameter pins. Both of these items are commercially available. The 2" square extender can be ordered . |
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| What if I lose the key? | Take note
of the numbers on the face of the lock. Contact us at mnet@adelphia.net |
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| What if I break the lock / handle? | Contact us at mnet@adelphia.net |
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| If the box is damaged how do I get it repaired? | The box is
fully warranted for three years. Repairs to the box can be done by MIG or TIG welding processes. |
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