Pintle hitch question

Oct 05, 2007 9 Replies

Question is:



How do I select the correct drop down/up pintle adapter for my 2" receiver?



Do I need to measure the trailer to be towed height from the ground when it is level?



Do I need to consider the sag from the weight on the hitch?



The unsprung height to the middle of my receiver is 21" from the ground.



The Truck is a 2005 Ram 1500 with a Hemi in it.



The Hitch is from Dodge, I put it in myself.



The current receiver unit is a Master-Lock adjustable which has done well= by me, as I can install 3 different ball sizes for various trailer = hook-ups.



Too bad they don't make a adjustable height pintle setup.



Any information will be appreciated. Thanks in advance!



Kurt


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Actually they do and have for years and I have one too that I use with a trailer of mine. It comes in two pieces. The part that slides in receiver with a 1/2 inch plate on it and several sets of bolt holes and then the Pintle hitch clasp that bolts to it. But using different bolt hole and inverting part in receiver I can get about a 10 inch range out of mine. Also the ring on trailer is also bolted on to trailer tougne on a flat plate with several holes as well allowing it to be adjusted as well. TSC/Tractor Suppy sells them adjustable and I am other carry them as well. The are not rare at all. Figure on 85 to

100 bucks for both pieces togehter.

----------------- TheSnoMan.com

Thanks for the info SnoMan!

I did see that kind of configuration & was thinking this was what I would need to go for.

Now I need to install a trailer brake controller & the other working that goes with it for the 7 pin to trailer setup.

Not sure I have a Tractor Supply store near me out here in South East massachusetts, but I'll look around.

Thanks again for the help!

Kurt

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I'm in that area and I don't believe there is. You might want to check out Pioneer Truck Parts on rte. 6 in Seekonk

Here's the phone number, 508-336-7000

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in Pittsfield and one in Southampton

I believe they also do a catalog

I believe they also do a catalog

There are also other suppliers to order online through, Tractor supply has this feature too i'm sure although i've not used their website, Northern Tool and etrailers.com for 2 examples.

Thanks to all that have responded to my questions! I have saved all of = the answers & will be looking into these great pieces of info one by = one.

I am sure I will solve my needs from the help that you all gave me!

Ya know, I have been on the Internet since "Prodigy" first started it up = in my area back in 1990, & one of the first things I came across was the = "usenet" If you ask any kid out there now about "usenet" they say = "What?" They don't have a clue that it is out here & very useable!

In 1973 I started operating large main-frame computers, 3 years later went to school to learn how to repair them (no PC's back then) my Company paid for my electronics degree & I continued working for them for another 4 years.

I still love computers & especially the Internet, for the reason how it became a tool for people from around the World can now communicate & share info, without barriers!

Thanks again guys.

Kurt

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