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How To: Use a deadbolt lock for 1 1/4 inch receiver hitches

To use this stainless steel Deadbolt trailer hitch lock is pretty simple, you flip open the cap and get your key. The video also shows you how it gets installed on a 1 1/4 inch receiver hitch.

How To: Use a Deadbolt Hitch and Trailer lock set

This Deadbolt Hitch and Trailer lock set is designed for 2 inch X 2 inch class III and IV receiver hitches. The trailer lock fits a lever style couplers with a half inch span overall. This video shows you the operation of these locks.

How To: Use a trailer hitch ballmount and coupler lock

This part is for a 1 1/4 inch by 1 1/4 inch class I and II receivers and the trailer lock fits lever style couplers with a 1/2 inch span. This video will show you the operation of the trailer hitch ballmount and coupler locks.

How To: Use a Titan hitch receiver lock

The Titan hitch receiver lock is a lock for all 2 inch receiver hitches. This is a simple padlock style lock. What you do to operate it is pull the protective cover off, take the key and give it a little bit of a turn. This video walks you through it.

How To: Use a master lock trailer lock with coupler lock

As you can see the kit consists of three separate locks, one for the ball mount that goes in your hitch, one goes in the trigger or the latch in your coupler, and one fits in the coupler itself.

How To: Use a Valley Universal trailer coupler lock

See how to use a Valley Universal trailer coupler lock to protect your trailer when it's unattached from your vehicle. Then see how this works with a popular trigger style coupler.

How To: Use a SportRack bike rack locking kit

The SportRack bike rack lock kit can be easily added to many of the SportRack model racks. It includes two locks, one that secures the bikes to the rack and another that locks the rack to your trailer hitch. It only takes a minute to install and is dead simple to use, as this video demonstrates.

How To: Wire trailer lights

There are no connectors on my new trailer lights, these must be defective. But wait, there are connectors, and better yet, they are extremely simple to use. It is common to get new trailer lights and then be stumped by how to make the proper connections. This video will show you how the connection points are built right into the back of the lights and just how easy it is to match them up with your wires to make a solid connection.

How To: Use a master lock trailer coupler lock

Keep your trailer safe just like you would your car or truck! This video shows you how to use a trailer coupler lock. You can place this lock on your trailer when it is not in use and it prevents people from hooking up and stealing your trailer.

How To: Get a car free when stuck in sand

Handy tip, to release your car from slipping sand. Release tire pressure 40-50% to free car.

How To: Talk your way out of a speeding ticket

Needless to say, we're talking minor traffic violations. If you've just led the cops on a high-speed chase down the freeway, you're on your own.

How To: Go off road on hills with a Jeep 4x4

Tips and techniques for traversing hills. These videos are using Jeep Wranglers to demonstrate. Stay safe with these excellent tutorials.

How To: Rock crawl with a 4x4 truck

How to rock crawl with a 4WD vehicle. These videos are using Jeep Wranglers to demonstrate.

How To: Prepare to drive your Jeep off road

How to prepare to drive your 4WD vehicle off-road. These videos are using Jeep 4x4s to demonstrate.

How To: Drive in mud off road in a 4wd Jeep

How to drive a 4WD vehicle in mud. Take your truck into the mud safely. These videos are using Jeep Wranglers to demonstrate.

How To: Drive off road with a 4x4 and take it easy

Tips on how to drive responsibly in the outdoors with a 4WD vehicle. These videos are using Jeep Wranglers to demonstrate.

How To: Drive off road on gravel roads with a 4x4

This video shows you how to drive on gravel roads with a 4WD vehicle.

How To: Start up a gas jet turbine go kart

A reasonably in depth Talk & Walk around and eventual start up and run of my DIY Jet Turbine Go Kart. Please excuse my mistake when I stupidly say that Jet engines don't 'Squeeze' the air - of course they 'squeeze' the air !! The compressor wheel within the turbocharger see's to that! - What was I thinking of ?? Oh, AND the fact I refer to the OIL pump as a FUEL pump as well - what a chump. Also, the tacho didn't seem to want to work correctly, It wouldn't read over 5000RPM for some reason - ...

How To: Stay awake while driving

You don’t change lanes in bed, so you shouldn’t sleep while you’re driving. Here’s how to stay alert.

How To: Buy a used car from a dealer

Used car salesmen don't rank very high in public opinion. Most car buyers dread the negotiating process. Follow these simple step to help guide you through the traps and pitfalls of buying a used car from a dealership. Buy a used car from a dealer.

How To: Save gas

Learn how to save gas, the secret the oil companies and car manufacturers don't want you to know about! This how-to video explains common causes for your car to be sapping gas faster than it should, how to make some simple adjustments, and maximize your gas. Don't be a slave to high gas prices or go into debt buying a hybrid car you can't afford. Learn how to double your gas mileage the KipKay way by watching this instructional video.

How To: Drive on two wheels

This stunt driving maneuver is possible by using a ramp and a crane. See how the true professional pulls this off. Drive on two wheels.

How To: Ride a motorbike for the very first time

Learn how to ride a motorbike for the very first time in this two part series. Learn how to get the bike started and moving, without stalling it. Video Part II teaches how to acutally ride it.

How To: Make a motorcycle glove windshield wiper

Learn how to make a motorcycle glove windshield wiper!

How To: Move a motorcycle backwards uphill while on the bike

How to move a motorcycle backwards up an incline without dismounting.

How To: Get a motorcycle on the center stand

With a minimum amount of effort you can learn to put your motorcycle on the center stand.

How To: Survive a sinking car

When you are in a car sinking below water quickly, you only have a few minutes to free yourself and get above water. Watch these survival techniques - they may save your life!

How To: Start a stick shift car

Learn how to start a stick shift car, in this short video.

How To: Drive a stick shift car easily

A funny video about the basics of driving a stick shift car.

How To: Drive AWD cars on ice and snow

This is a video by Road & Track magazine that shows Acura AWD cars and SUVs driving on an ice track. It highlights strategies Drive AWD cars on ice and snow.

How To: Unlock a Car When the Keys Are Locked Inside

In these auto lockout emergency videos, learn what to do when you've locked your keys in the car—aside from calling a locksmith. See how to use special tools, usually readily available to the public, to unlock your car free of charge.

How To: Save money at the gas pump

Prices at the gas pump got you down? Our Daily Idea Scientists have put together some practical suggestions for you and your pocketbook. Follow these tips to increase your gas mileage and save some dough!

How To: Choose motorcycle gloves

Looking for some “handy” advice on motorcycle safety? Motorcycle Maven Jackie Nunes puts her finger on why gloves can help keep you safe on your next ride.

How To: Avoid a false positive breathalyzer test

Driving under the influence of alcohol is extremely dangerous. Police officers use breathalyzer tests to check if you are too intoxicated to be driving. However, many of the machines they use are faulty at times. This video will give you some tips on how to avoid getting that DUI. Avoid a false positive breathalyzer test.

How To: Install a rear facing newborn child car seat

The road can be a dangerous place at times, especially for infants and young ones. Car seats are crucial when driving newborns, but can be hard to set up. This video will show you how to make your car a safe place for your baby. Install a rear facing newborn child car seat.

How To: Get out of a speeding ticket

This may very well be the most important video series you will ever watch. You may not think it now but the next time you are pulled over as the officer is asking for your license and registration you will will be thinking of these tips and happy you took the 10 minutes to learn them.