The 10 Best Tow Hitches

The B&W Hitches TS10048B (around $251) is as close as you can get to a one-size-fits-all solution. It allows for five inches of drop in one-inch increments, and includes three sizes of ball to choose from. This should allow you to hook up to virtually any trailer you come across.

Clean and simple, the Curt 45036 (appx. $22) can get the job done at a reasonable price and with minimal trouble. It fits virtually any two-inch receiver, and can pull 7,500 pounds of gross trailer weight while supporting an additional 750 pounds on the tongue.

If you hate having to listen to your trailer clatter and clank down the highway, the Curt 45900 (appx. $125) can provide you with a little peace. Built with an anti-rattle feature, it's not only quieter than most other models, but it can give you a smoother ride as well.

The B&W TS10043B (about $299) is an adjustable model that offers nine inches of drop in one-inch increments, allowing you to hook onto couplers of various heights. Once you reach your destination, you can simply stow it under the vehicle so that it's out of your way.

It's hard to miss the shiny, chrome Andersen Rapid 3410 (about $180), unless you let it get caked with gunk and debris. You can adjust the rise and drop by six inches, though, so maybe you can lift it high enough to avoid the splatters from any muddy puddles.

The paddle-style TGL Step (appx. $57) gives you an easy way to climb in and out of the bed of your truck, as it has ridges to provide traction, even if you're wearing cowboy boots. When you need to tow something, simply knot straps through one of the holes.

The sleek Connor Tri-Ball (appx. $33) can dress up your bumper so much when new that it's practically a cosmetic addition. It's not afraid to put in some work, either, as it has a ten thousand-pound maximum towing weight — more than enough for most non-commercial applications.

The Curt 45141 (appx. $34) isn't loaded with bells and whistles, but it's a smart choice if you want to install something that's durable, dependable, and likely to fit most trailers out there. The ball is permanently welded on, so you don't need to worry about it falling off.

You can't complain that you don't have choices if the Towever 84181 (appx. $33) is installed on your truck. It's a tri-ball design with three hitch options as well as a hook underneath. This one is extremely useful for those who don't know what they might be towing on any given day.

Made of an aircraft-quality extruded aluminum alloy, the Uriah Products Adjustable (about $115) can take a beating, so don't worry if you tend to bump into the trailer when hooking on. It comes with two locking hitch pins, ensuring it stays as secure as it is durable.