Guess the hitch setup

[DavidsonOverlander]

Originally Posted by HDsteel

The tow vehicle's rear cargo doors are open giving the viewer an appearance of closeness to trailer. Ha, ha good try for a thread.

Not sure what you mean. I'm looking at the space between the bumper and trailer as being much closer than normal. I see no indication that the doors are open.

[gr.austin]

This a pintle hook. It is designed for very heavy loads 30,000 # plus. It makes for very easy coupling. No WD. Overkill is not the right word for the SUV. But hitching is a lot easier.


Happy streaming

[DavidsonOverlander]

Originally Posted by gr.austin

This a pintle hook. It is designed for very heavy loads 30,000 # plus. It makes for very easy coupling. No WD. Overkill is not the right word for the SUV. But hitching is a lot easier.


Happy streaming

How does a pintle hook allow the trailer to be that much closer to the vehicle? When I've seen them in use they seem to just replace the ball and coupler and not alter the space between the trailer and tow vehicle required for turning.

[AlinCal]

GMC is now running the same gizmo on the trailer package, you have to ditch the propane though or move to the rear bumper.

[Jekerrville]

Look at the back of the TV. Is that a special modification? If so there is a hitch type that is a simicircle contraption the allows a trailer to turn but either edge of the trailer never gets any closer to the TV as the ball travels around the circle instead of the TT pivioting. ??

Kind of like the double coaches on big city busses.

[cbburke]

This is a Pull rite hitch. They are still available. You see more about their fifth wheel hitch but the trailer hitch is still available. www.pullrite.com
The hitch mounts primarily on the TV. With what looks like a small stub sticking out of the front of the RV. Backing with it is a whole new experience.