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    Posted: 11 Nov 2020 at 3:23pm
While buying an equalizer hitch this morning, we ran across this nifty invention. Basically it's two telescoping antenna pieces mounted on strong magnets, with tennis balls at the tip. Makes backing the tow vehicle into position easy peasy, without a helper. Best ten dollar purchase ever. 
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Pretty snazzy.
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Posts: 1214 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Nov 2020 at 5:41pm
I have this system. It works perfect every time. Keep your pod jacked up just enough to clear the ball so it knocks the magnet off the ball, and you'll be perfectly aligned. 
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Posts: 3224 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Nov 2020 at 5:57pm
OK don't keep us in suspense.  What is it called and can you get it on EBay or somewhere else?
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I would get that system as well but my backup camera gets a such perfect shot of the trailer ball and trailer I can back right under without any problem.  But that is a pretty neat simple solution
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No issues in the rain? I painted my trailer coupler silver to contract against the black TV hitch that helps, when I'm doing it myself.
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$15 on amazon, $10 at harbor freight
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Cool!  Almost like a backup camera!  Wink 
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Here's the Harbor Freight listing:
https://www.harborfreight.com/magnetic-trailer-alignment-kit-69778.html
Also found it on Walmart but at twice the price. 
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