Product Features | |
*Name | Bow Shackle |
*Material | Carbon Steel |
*Rated Tension | 4,750kgs |
*Weight | 1 KGS |
* LOGO | Accept customization |
*Cross Pin Diameter | 7/8″ 22mm |
*Technoly | Electro galvanizing and spraying |
*Color | Orange / Red / Black / Blue / Grey /Green |
A car tow hook, also known as a trailer hook or towing hook, is a device used to connect a vehicle to other vehicles or equipment. It usually consists of two parts: a fixed bracket fixed to the rear or front collision beam of the vehicle, and a ball or buckle of high-strength trailer ball. In some areas, in addition to the above two parts, a power harness (power control unit) is also required to provide power to the rear indicator lights and brake system of trailer equipment such as trailer RVs, and to control the trailer equipment. The main uses of trailer hooks include:
1.Dragging equipment: Trailer hooks installed at the rear of the vehicle are commonly used to tow towing equipment such as trailer cars, motorboat trailers, and storage boxes.
2.Traction assistance: The trailer hook equipped with a power harness can provide and control power to the rear indicator lights and braking system of the trailer, and can also be used to assist other vehicles in getting out of trouble.
3.Vehicle rescue: The trailer hook installed on the front of the vehicle is usually used to connect with the towing vehicle through a trailer rope to achieve vehicle rescue, such as in situations where the towed vehicle is unable to escape due to being stuck in sandy terrain or loses power due to anchoring or other reasons.
The characteristics of car towing hooks mainly include their design purpose, installation position, material, and usage scenarios.
Design purpose: The main design purpose of a car tow hook is to connect to the tow hook through a tow rope when the vehicle malfunctions or becomes trapped, to tow the vehicle and help it escape from the predicament or move to a safe location. It is an ancient and necessary car configuration, especially in off-road or complex road conditions, where its role is particularly important.
Installation position: Most household car trailer hooks are installed on the side of the vehicle body, not in the center. This is because installing the trailer hitch on the side of the vehicle can better adapt to different rescue scenarios, while also helping to maintain relatively even force distribution on both sides of the vehicle, avoiding potential impacts on the vehicle structure caused by direct force in the center.
Material: The trailer hook is made of a thick and sturdy material, such as stainless steel, to ensure that it can withstand enormous pulling forces. The selection of this material ensures the durability and reliability of the trailer hitch, while also considering safety factors, such as reducing damage to the rear vehicle in the event of a rear end collision.
Usage scenario: Trailer hooks are not only used for household vehicles, but also play an important role in commercial and industrial fields. For example, accessories such as tow balls and tow bars are used to tow trailers, yachts, motorcycles, RVs, and other items. These equipment have strong load-bearing capacity and are fixed on both sides of the main beam to protect the plastic surround and spare tire at the rear, effectively meeting various towing needs