Hitching Guides   Questions and Answers Here are some frequently asked questions, but first, a "testimonial" from Mr. Hap E. Hitcher:     Hap & Tessy "My wife, Testy, I mean Tessy, claimed I didn't always live up to my name when she and I were hitching up the trailer. I don't know what she was talking about, but when she gave me a set of Hitching Guides I decided to humor her and try them out.   By golly, now I can back right up to the trailer without getting yelled and screamed at! We get to the lake faster, and we're both in a better mood when we get there!   If you want a better marriage, or at least a less banged up license plate, I heartily recommend Align-Quik Hitching Guides!" —Hap

Reviews/Comments From Real Users   And now, Q's and A's about A-Q's

How do A-Q 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 30" to 44". Aluminum rods can be reshaped as needed for a custom fit.   Do you include easy to understand instructions? Yes, you can look at them right now. Click to see instruction sheet. Do I need the extender kit?   Hitching Guides extend (telescope) from about 30" to about 44" (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. (Guides in these photos do not have extenders attached.) < Left, full-size 4X4. Tubes are extended to about 39" (Photos courtesy, MrTruck.com)   Above, Chevy S10   Below, Dodge Durango   Can I use A-Q's with a van, a vehicle with no rear windows or a blocked view? Yes. Some vehicles can be backed with the rear door(s) or hatch open. You can also mount the guides horizontally as shown here.   Vehicle shown is an S10 Blazer. For full-size vehicles, extension kits are recommended   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: (Also see review by the folks at Trail Blazer magazine). • 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.

How can A-Q's help me back with a trailer? Trailers can disappear behind your vehicle, but guides attached to trailer fenders will be visible in your side mirrors.       Hitching Guides can help with boat loading? 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.

If I buy these for my husband, will he quit expecting me to miraculously guide him to the trailer while he yells at me? Yes. We are 99% certain that once he's tried Align-Quiks he'll never want to see you in the mirrors again! Um, what I mean is, he'll start thinking of you as his friend and soul-mate and regret that he ever subjected you to that kind of emotional trauma.

Are they attractively packaged for gift-giving? We think so. (You might want to add a bow.) Can I have my order shipped directly to the gift recipient? Absolutely. Just use the "special instructions" box on the order form. Indicate recipient's name and address. If you'd like us to enclose a card saying who it's from, tell us how you'd like it signed. (Note: we can only ship to one address per order) Where, how, and how fast do you ship? We ship anywhere in the US via Priority Mail. Orders ship within 48 hours and are usually received within 2-4 days. (Orders of 4 or more sets may be shipped UPS.) And to order from outside the U.S.? Find out all you want to know about AQs from this web site, then surf on over to Garage-Toys.com. They sell Align-Quik Hitching Guides and are set up to ship world wide! Align-Quik page at Garage-Toys.com Can I get my money back if these things don't change my life forever like Hap claims they will? Yes. If you are dissatisfied with Align-Quik Hitching Guides for any reason, return them within 30 days of purchase for a full refund. Are you looking for dealers? Yes! Becoming a dealer is as easy as taking advantage of our quantity discounts. I'm ready to order! Great! Just click here > Take me to the order page! I have a million more questions. Please e-mail our friendly staff!

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