Get hitched at Custom Truck. Everything you need to tow safely.
Our techs install the full system — hitch, wiring, brake controller, and accessories.
Northern Nevada is serious truck and trailer country. Whether you're hauling a camper into the Sierras, pulling a horse trailer across the Great Basin, moving equipment for a job, or towing a toy hauler to the dunes, the right towing setup matters for safety, vehicle longevity, and the experience of towing itself. We carry the hardware and can install it correctly.
B&W makes some of the best receiver hitches and gooseneck setups available, and their Turnoverball gooseneck system is an industry standard for clean, high-capacity gooseneck towing. B&W's receiver hitches are built to higher tolerances than most competitors and the fit quality shows — no slop, no rattle. Their Companion fifth-wheel hitch is also well-regarded for its ease of hookup and solid construction. If you're doing serious towing, B&W is worth the price difference.
Curt is one of the most complete towing product lines available, covering receiver hitches, fifth-wheel hitches, gooseneck hitches, weight distribution systems, sway control, and brake controllers. Good value across the lineup and their products cover virtually every vehicle and towing application. A solid choice for most towing needs.
Reese and Draw-Tite are established brands with broad product lines covering standard receiver hitches and towing accessories. Reliable, widely available, and well-supported.
Flat towing — also called dinghy towing — is the practice of towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground behind a motorhome. It's the preferred towing method for many RV travelers because it requires no trailer and allows the towed vehicle to serve as a runabout at the destination. Not all vehicles are flat-towable; the drivetrain and transmission must support it, and the process typically requires a base plate installed on the towed vehicle, a tow bar connecting the two vehicles, a supplemental braking system, and safety cables and lighting.
Blue Ox is one of the leading brands in flat tow systems and we carry their tow bars and base plates. Their Aventa LX and Aladdin tow bars are popular for their ease of hookup — the self-aligning design makes connecting solo without a spotter straightforward, which matters when you're doing it repeatedly on a long trip.
Supplemental braking is required by law in most states including Nevada when flat towing. The towed vehicle needs its own braking system that activates in proportion to the motorhome's braking. We install supplemental brake systems alongside tow bar setups as a complete flat tow package.
Air Lift makes air bag suspension systems that stabilize a loaded rear end during towing, reducing squat and improving steering feel. If your truck squats noticeably when hooked up to a heavy trailer, Air Lift's LoadLifter system is one of the most effective solutions available. It installs inside the existing coil or leaf spring system and can be adjusted to compensate for varying loads.
Receiver hitches are rated by class, which determines maximum towing and tongue weight capacity. Class III receivers handle most light to moderate towing applications — travel trailers, horse trailers, equipment trailers, boats. Class IV and V receivers are for heavier loads. Your truck's towing rating is the binding constraint — no hitch makes your truck capable of towing more than it's rated for. We'll match the hitch class to your truck's actual ratings.
For trailers over roughly 50 percent of your tow vehicle's weight, a weight distribution hitch is strongly recommended. It redistributes tongue weight across all axles for better steering control and brake performance. Sway control — either friction bars or an integrated electronic system — addresses the oscillation that can make towing feel unpredictable in crosswinds or when a trailer is improperly loaded. If you're towing anything large in Nevada, where crosswinds across the flats are a real factor, these are worth understanding.
Most states require a brake controller when towing a trailer with brakes. Nevada requires it for trailers over a certain weight. Electric brake controllers range from basic time-delayed units to proportional systems that modulate trailer braking in response to actual deceleration. Proportional controllers stop the trailer and vehicle more evenly and reduce wear on both. We install brake controllers integrated with your truck's electrical system — not just plugged into the port.
Hitch installation involves specific torque specs and in some cases modification to factory trim. Brake controller installation involves tapping into your brake signal and running a harness to the 7-pin connector. We handle complete towing setups at both locations.
The most common hitch type. A receiver hitch mounts to the truck's frame and accepts a ball mount. Class ratings run from Class I through Class V. We'll specify the right class for your truck and your towing needs.
Gooseneck hitches mount in the truck bed and use a ball in the center of the bed. Popular with ranchers, landscapers, and commercial operators. B&W makes some of the most respected gooseneck hitches on the market.
5th wheel setups use a kingpin connection mounted in the bed. They're the towing solution for large RVs, fifth-wheel campers, and heavy commercial trailers.
A weight distribution hitch uses spring bars to redistribute the tongue weight across the axles, improving stability and reducing sway.
Every hitch install that needs it gets proper trailer wiring. We handle 4-pin flat, 5-pin, 6-pin, and 7-pin round connectors. Done right, your trailer lights, brakes, and charging work reliably.
CURT is one of the most complete towing product lines available, covering receiver hitches for virtually every vehicle, gooseneck systems, 5th wheel products, and a full range of towing accessories. Our go-to for receiver hitch installs on most trucks.
B&W is the standard for serious gooseneck and 5th wheel applications. Their Turnoverball gooseneck hitch is the most popular gooseneck hitch in the industry — strong, clean, and when you don't need it, the ball folds below the bed surface.
Reese is a long-standing towing brand with a broad product lineup covering receiver hitches, weight distribution systems, and sway control.
If your loaded trailer tongue weight exceeds about 10 to 15 percent of your tow vehicle's gross vehicle weight, a weight distribution hitch is worth having. We'll look at your specific numbers and give you a straight answer.
A receiver hitch install is typically done in an hour or less. Gooseneck and 5th wheel installs take longer depending on the truck and the product.
Both connect in the bed of the truck, but the coupler mechanism is different. A 5th wheel uses a kingpin-and-jaw connection designed for RVs. A gooseneck uses a ball-and-loop connection common on agricultural and commercial trailers.
Come in or call to discuss your towing setup. Tell us what you're pulling and how often, and we'll help you spec the right equipment.
Our team will help you find the right product for your truck, budget, and use case.