Proudly made in America! What makes CURT hitches different? See for yourself, tour the facility and meet the people who deliver the highest quality trailer hitches and towing accessories.
10/24/12
10/21/12
How to Install Hitch Pin - CURT Manufacturing
All US roadways are designed with rain run-off in mind leaving the highest point in the center and allowing the rain to run off towards the ditches. This is something you should keep in mind when installing your receiver pin. Always insert the pin on the driver's side of the receiver tube so if something were to happen to the cotter pin the vibrations of the road will drive the pin further in place. Instead of allowing it to fall out. This is also why when towing you should routinely check your towing set-up. Another way to combat this problem is by checking out one of CURT's lockable receiver pins.
10/18/12
A. R. E. CX Series 2012 Chevrolet - Vaca Valley Truck and SUV
Kevin goes over a new A.R.E. shell on a 2012 Chevrolet Extended Cab. See more at http://www.vacavalleytruck.com
10/15/12
Stacy David's GearZ TV Installs TruXedo Lo Pro
As seen on Speed TV, Stacy David's GearZ TV talks TruXedo tonneaus as he installs a Lo Pro QT.
10/12/12
How to Remove and Reinstall an A.R.E. Truck Cap
A.R.E.'s Gary and Brian will take you through the steps on properly removing and reinstalling your A.R.E. Truck Cap.
10/09/12
UnderCover LUX Plant Investment
David Wells, the president of UnderCover walks through our painting plant and explains how it all works.
10/06/12
10/04/12
Don't Miss the Vacaville Kid Fest, Saturday, Oct 6th, Andrews Park. For The Kid In All Of Us
Vacaville Kid Fest was started in 1999, when an idea was born to create a "Children's Festival", a place where families could come and have a day of activities with their children at very little or no cost, and also have the opportunity to learn about many of the services and resources that were available to children and families. We adopted the theme "For the Child in all of us".
A group of City of Vacaville representatives, ranging from business owners and managers, nonprofit groups and media people were approached with the idea and met it with enthusiasm. And thus, Kid Fest was born.
The first Kid Fest Core Committee consisted of Shauna Manina, Meaghan O'Neill from Vacaville Police Dept., Linnea Dischinger from Vacaville Fire Dept., Todd Grames and Suzanne Green from Community Services Dept., and Reggie Hubbard from Housing & Redevelopment Dept. Other business people from The Reporter, Downtown Vacaville Business Improvement District, and others all committed to the vision of a day of low cost or no cost activities, free resources, and fun.
Our first event in 1999 had 1 stage and 40 booths, with everything from food, crafters and merchandise vendors, a wide range of social service and community nonprofit groups, free children's games and entertainment, bounce houses, and a very strong focus on child safety and health. From the beginning, a large component of the event has been the presence of Vacaville Fire and Police Depts., with their equipment displays, children's fire muster, and safety information.
By 2001, there were 2 stages of entertainment and over 120 booths participating in the event. The committee members have changed over the years, but the event has continued, and become part of the fabric of what makes Vacaville a family oriented community. The focus remains on child and family safety and health.
See more about this wonderful organization at www.VacavilleKidFest.org
See you there!
10/03/12
UnderCover LUX Features
David Wells, President of UnderCover, shows the great features of the new LUX Cover.
9/30/12
9/27/12
How to Find the Model Year and Build Date of Your Vehicle - CURT Manufacturing
When selecting a hitch it's important that you know the correct year of your vehicle. In some instances vehicle manufacturers make running changes in the middle of a model year. When this happens you need to know the build date. Typically the build date is printed on a sticker located on the driver's side door sill here. You can also find out the model year of your vehicle by looking at the 10th digit of your VIN number. Depending on the year of the vehicle there is a designated letter or number corresponding to model year. Find out what your 10th digit means by looking at the provided chart!
9/24/12
9/21/12
UnderCover SwingCase Features
David Wells, President of UnderCover walks through the great features of the UnderCover SwingCase.
9/18/12
How to Find the Model Year and Build Date of Your Vehicle
When selecting a hitch it's important that you know the correct year of your vehicle. In some instances vehicle manufacturers make running changes in the middle of a model year. When this happens you need to know the build date. Typically the build date is printed on a sticker located on the driver's side door sill here. You can also find out the model year of your vehicle by looking at the 10th digit of your VIN number. Depending on the year of the vehicle there is a designated letter or number corresponding to model year. Find out what your 10th digit means by looking at the provided chart!
9/15/12
How to Grease a Ball Mount - CURT Manufacturing
Every trailer coupler is designed with certain tolerances in mind. Over time the grinding motion of the trailer turning, will slowly erode these tolerances away. This is why it's a good idea to grease your trailer ball. As far as what grease you should use, any type you have lying around should work. So grease your balls and keep your trailer together!