How do Align-Quik Hitching Guides take the hassle out of hitching?

The reason hitching is a hassle is that you cannot see either of the two objects you are trying to align! These bright orange guides transfer the locations of the two objects—hitch and coupler—into your line of sight.

Attach as shown. Watch them as you back. You may prefer to use rear view mirror or look directly back—either way works. When guides touch, coupler is directly above ball.

How do the Hitching Guides fasten to the hitch/trailer? Is it a permanent installation, or is it removable?

• Guides are attached magnetically while hitching, then removed for driving.
• Swivel bases permit mounting to horizontal, vertical or angled surface.
• Tube telescopes on rod permitting height adjustment from 28" to 42".
• Aluminum rods can be reshaped as needed for a custom fit.

Hitching Guides extend (telescope) from about 28" to about 42" (orange tubes slide on rods). They are designed to adjust for any vehicle from a car to a full-sized pickup.

Extender kits provide an additional 10" and are intended for extra tall trucks and RVs. What matters is the distance between hitch and viewable area.

To check your vehicle, measure from the hitch to the area you will be able to view. Allow for 4"- 6" of tube to be visible.

Can I use A-Q's with a van?

Yes. If your van has a one-piece rear window, put one guide on the hitch, one on the trailer coupler. If your van has dual rear doors so the view down the center is blocked, either back with doors open or attach both hitching guides to the trailer coupler in such a way that one is visible in each van window.

Will these Hitching Guides work on a vehicle with no rear windows?

Yes. Vans without windows in the rear doors can be backed with doors open. For vehicles without a view out the back, attach guides to locations on vehicle and trailer that are visible in side mirrors.
 

What about with Gooseneck Trailers?

With a gooseneck you don't need to see where your trailer is, you need to see where the hitch ball is behind that toolbox or whatever. The following method works great:

• Stick the magnetic bases on the left and right side of the ball.
• The guides each have a 4 inch offset or "jog". Aim both offsets toward the cab of your truck.
• The two guides and the hitch ball now form about a 6" triangle.
• Telescope orange sliders as needed to view from cab.
• Back until gooseneck touches guides.

Trailers can disappear behind your vehicle, but guides attached to trailer fenders will be visible in your side mirrors.

Yes. Attach one guide to each fender before backing the trailer into the water. When the trailer disappears under water, the guides will still be visible from the boat.