Trailer question

[Rebel64]

What is a pintle hitch? Found a trailer for sale and it has this comment:

http://bn.craigslist.org/grd/2678827173.html

[stricker76]

http://www.google.ca/search?q=PINTLE+HOOK&hl=en&prmd=imvns&source=lnms&tbm=isch&ei=A53rTq7HNYTc0QG1osijCQ&sa=X&oi=mode_link&ct=mode&cd=2&ved=0CCoQ_AUoAQ&biw=1157&bih=646

[choPppps]

If it's on the trailer, it may just be a round eyelet.

[stricker76]

http://rubberdowncustoms.ca/forum/picture.php?albumid=150&pictureid=1125

Its got the one on bottom left on the trailer, ya need the one on the right to pull it.

[800Stealth]

I'm surprised you don't know Mark... I thought pintles were all the military used. I prefer a ball, much quieter and gives a tighter feel to the package when getting on and off the brakes/throttle and turning. Pintles will also go way higher on the capacity rating but that don't matter with your half ton.

[Rebel64]

You can tell that from the picture?

[Rebel64]

I'm surprised you don't know Mark... I thought pintles were all the military used. I prefer a ball, much quieter and gives a tighter feel to the package when getting on and off the brakes/throttle and turning. Pintles will also go way higher on rating but that don't matter with your half ton.

Yanno I had a vague feeling that this is what was used on a lot of trailers and stuff, but I was never had to tow the little pieces of equipment when I was in...only the 25 & 40' trailers, and 53' ISO containers.

So I guess I need to change the setup on my truck if I want to pick up this trailer?

[badmaners]

Personally I wouldn't get a pintle set up. Like Ray said they are a sloppy feel to driving with them. Especially with a light load. They are made for heavy towing.

[800Stealth]

You could take the pintle ring off the tounge of the trailer and put on a standard 2" ball coupler too. That would be cheaper than buying a draw plate and pintle for your truck. That wouldn't help get ya home with it though.

[Rebel64]

Yeah no kiddin. Seller is about 50 miles away, wonder if he will deliver?
Then how to mount the coupler assy? Pintle welded on? Jeez I just want a friggin trailer to we can ride over the holidays!

[ill*eagle]

http://www.hitchanything.com/images/C/pintle-hitch.jpg
You can get one like this or

http://tropictrailerparts.com/images/6034.jpg

And its a dual setup!

[800Stealth]

I doubt it's welded on, should just be 4 bolts holding it on.

[Rebel64]

Ok gonna call the seller...

[800Stealth]

If your just looking to get something quick for the holidays rent a uhaul car trailer, they're only 15 bucks a day last time I rented one.

[800Stealth]

And shouldn't you be at work? lol

[Rebel64]

Before our summer quad trip to Missouri this summer I looked all over for a trailer to rent with no luck. They might have them now that it's winter, but still just want my own.

[Rebel64]

And shouldn't you be at work? lol

Ha! Sand delivery system was down so I left at 11. :)

[stricker76]

Yeah, judging by the pic it should be bolted onto a plate, easy enough to change that.

[Rebel64]

Yeah, judging by the pic it should be bolted onto a plate, easy enough to change that.

But the coupler systems mount over a 2-3" channel. Looks like this thing just comes to a point and then the eyelet. Pixellated as hell when zooming in on the picture.

[froogle]

Yeah no kiddin. Seller is about 50 miles away, wonder if he will deliver?
Then how to mount the coupler assy? Pintle welded on? Jeez I just want a friggin trailer to we can ride over the holidays!

50 miles is far Mark? I drive over 30 to work for the last 24 years, lol.

I wouldn't use a pintle either if your only haulin a couple of quads, my $.02

[stricker76]

Worst case, cut the frame at the Y and weld one of these on.

http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Coupler/Atwood/80071.html

[froogle]

I wouldn't think it would be welded on, pintles wear out.

[stricker76]

50 miles is far Mark? I drive over 30 to work for the last 24 years, lol.

Holy crap. I probably dont even drive that far back and fourth to work all week.

[Rebel64]

No it's no big deal on the distance. Just don't want to change my ball assy on my truck just to pick up the trailer, and then change everything back.

[Rebel64]

Worst case, cut the frame at the Y and weld one of these on.

http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Coupler/Atwood/80071.html

That's the exact site I'm on right now already looking at the coupler assy's.
I don't have the cutting or welding tools though.

[froogle]

No it's no big deal on the distance. Just don't want to change my ball assy on my truck just to pick up the trailer, and then change everything back.

Well that makes sense....

[Rebel64]

What a PITA trailer shopping can be!

[800Stealth]

Could be that he cut the tounge off and welded a flat bolt plate to the front, my eyes aren't good enough to tell from the pic. If that's the case then you'd be stuck getting the pintle style draw bar for your truck. But honestly I think you'd regret it once you've listened to and felt it rattle and bang constantly.

[chunks7mm]

wish you were closer,i can get a decent deal on a new 16' HD trailer here

[Rebel64]

Could be that he cut the tounge off and welded a flat bolt plate to the front, my eyes aren't good enough to tell from the pic. If that's the case then you'd be stuck getting the pintle style draw bar for your truck. But honestly I think you'd regret it once you've listened to and felt it rattle and bang constantly.

Yeah that front looks funky. No way I'm going to screw around with the existing system on it or change my truck over. Left a msg to the seller to call me.

[Rebel64]

wish you were closer,i can get a decent deal on a new 16' HD trailer here

Not wanting to spend much more than a grand though.

[Rebel64]

And why am I being tortured? Went over to the RV section there on craigslist and this came up:

http://peoria.craigslist.org/rvs/2746308284.html

Grrrrrrrrr

[800Stealth]

You'd still need a trailer for that lol

[Rebel64]

LMAO...and a winning lotto ticket for the BIG trailer and 1 ton truck to haul all the toys in!!!

[Bigdog800EFI]

I still have a trailer for you Reb!

[Rebel64]

Dammit Vern! :madgrin: Throw in a truck along with the golf clubs and I'm in!!

[froogle]

Dammit Vern! :madgrin: Throw in a truck along with the golf clubs and I'm in!!

lol

[stricker76]

Still got that trailer Vern? I thought you had sold it. Pm me a size and price please!

[Bigdog800EFI]

Truck trailer and golf clubs , polaris front fender, rack supports and i will sign my 2008 2X class championship race jersey for you. 20,000

[Bigdog800EFI]

It was sold... Reb chickened out!! lol just razzen ya buddy

[Rebel64]

It was sold... Reb chickened out!! lol just razzen ya buddy

It was the old dodge that freaked out when I told it was I was gonna hook up to it!!

[stricker76]

Old dodge? Hell, that would scare any dodge! LOL

[800Stealth]

Ouch lol

[Bigdog800EFI]

I pulled it with a 1500 chevy suburban for 2 years

[Rebel64]

I just don't trust this truck to do the job. And I just spent a good chunck of change on a new furnace & AC unit.

[Rebel64]

Odd looking but looks longer than 12'...

http://peoria.craigslist.org/grd/2742735814.html

[stricker76]

I pulled it with a 1500 chevy suburban for 2 years

Yeah, but thats a Chevy......


Odd looking but looks longer than 12'...

http://peoria.craigslist.org/grd/2742735814.html

Does look bigger than 12'? 12' wouldn't be enough for 2 bikes.

[ill*eagle]

Axles look far back in the one pic too?
And ya, My 6.5 foot truck box won't even hold my bike tailgate up....

[double"d"]

Axles look far back in the one pic too?
And ya, My 6.5 foot truck box won't even hold my bike tailgate up....

same here tailgate down i have a 6.5 ' box as well. sucks!!!

["Bankrupt"]

Those are mobile home axles Mark, stay away from that trailer. The tires/wheels are not DOT approved and you could get a ticket pulling a trailer with those on it. Not to mention they are hard to find, don't last very long and are expensive.

[800Stealth]

How far are you from Monticello? This is a pretty good price... http://www.illinoistrailersales.com/pre_owned_detail.asp?sid=0204693X12K17K2011J7I57I5 0JAMQ5152R0&veh=1946078&nv=y

[chunks7mm]

How far are you from Monticello? This is a pretty good price... http://www.illinoistrailersales.com/pre_owned_detail.asp?sid=0204693X12K17K2011J7I57I5 0JAMQ5152R0&veh=1946078&nv=y

thats a good deal

[Rebel64]

Only about 90 mins away, but still out of my price range. Want to stay around a grand. Thanks for the tip though!

[Rebel64]

Enclosed 18 footer:

http://rockford.craigslist.org/grd/2753384946.html

[stricker76]

Thats pretty cheap! I'd look at the frame pretty hard though. My dads equipment trailer is a 2002, frame already has rot holes.

[Rebel64]

Yeah damn good price, and thanks for the tip on the frame. Lots of salt used around this state. Wonder just how much TLC it needs.

[dcfox]

Good price...but I'd make sure what he means about needing a little "TLC" before making a trip and towing it home.It may not be roadworthy enough for the trip.

[Rebel64]

Yep jottin down notes before I call him. Would suck to make a 5hr round trip for something not worth it.

[800Stealth]

Ask about the dent in the right front, looks like it's rusted and most likely leaking water which means the floors are probably rotted.

[Rebel64]

Jeez Ray good eye.

[Bigdog800EFI]

Ask about tires..... to replace then is around 100.00 a piece
Brakes??

[Rebel64]

Thanks Vern, only had the "brakes?" jotted down.

[MudWild680]

http://chambana.craigslist.org/rvs/2764451124.html

[Rebel64]

http://chambana.craigslist.org/rvs/2764451124.html

Nice but out of my budget. Thanks though!

[MudWild680]

Alright, i'll keep my eyes open

[Rebel64]

I'm liking the toolbox, rear jacks, and embedded D rings. No biggie on the cosmetic damage. $1500?

http://peoria.craigslist.org/grd/2766799396.html

[chunks7mm]

soooo????? did you find anything yet?

[Rebel64]

Nope not yet. Never did call on that last one (16'). Having a hard time dropping a lot of cash after Christmas spending.

[800Stealth]

Can't you put one in the bed and one on the trailer to get you buy for now anyways? I've done that a few times and full size truck beds don't get any smaller than a stepside Z71 like I have.

[Rebel64]

I can just see taking out the rear window AGAIN!!

[800Stealth]

Well slow the F down!! LOL

[Rebel64]

Hey not my fault. Well maybe a little bit. I guarantee she'll never forget to set the hand brake again though!

But just the thought of rolling those 29fives over the wheelwell humps and then stopping in time kinda freaks me out. If it was a little bike like she had last time that would be another story and I'd pick up some ramps.

[chunks7mm]

back rack will work and lots cheaper then a trailer

[chunks7mm]

http://www.truckspecialties.com/backrack.htm

[800Stealth]

A spare tire leaning against the front bed wall is even cheaper lol

[chunks7mm]

A spare tire leaning against the front bed wall is even cheaper lol

that works too

[Rebel64]

I do have one of those...remember her Escape fiasco with the odd tire that was put on? Okok I'll do some measuring.

[Rebel64]

http://www.truckspecialties.com/backrack.htm

pretty nifty though, thanks!

[Rebel64]

Looks to be around 15" from the front of the wheelwell to the bed wall. Brushguard sticks out about 8" in front of the tire. Just enough room for a tire secured up front. I guess I'll look around for a pair of atv ramps.

[chunks7mm]

pretty nifty though, thanks!
best money i spent on my truck so far

[Rebel64]

If it was going to be a long term hauling situation I'd consider them. They do look good.