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Heavy-duty steel construction with powder-coat finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Y-configuration tow hitch receiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Series HQ Series Universal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Black Series","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46682895253805,"sku":"RVP-00011","price":182.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/5625\/2717\/files\/4.jpg?v=1750097771"},{"product_id":"hitch-pin-spring","title":"Hitch Pin","description":"\u003cp\u003eHitch pin kit for securing a trailer to the tow vehicle, with built-in backup safety components. 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The brakes lock on and hold the trailer until the battery drains — typically 15 minutes or more — giving you time to recover the trailer safely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMount the battery case to the trailer A-frame, wire the switch into the trailer's electric brake circuit and battery, then clip the lanyard to a solid point on the tow vehicle (not the safety chains). Press the LED test button to confirm a charged battery before every tow. 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