Longer receiver mount
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Longer receiver mount
Ok, so I bought a new enclosed trailer for work. It has what they call a wedge nose and a short hitch in front of it. There is like 14 inches of hitch. Anyway, it gets a little too tight when turning full crank. I have been having a challenging time finding a mount that is at least 4 inches longer than my current mount. I think it is 8 inches from pin to center of ball. I've thought about the b&w stow and tow, but no way of knowing if it is long enough. Does anyone know of one to be bought? Or, do I need to have one made?
Here is the trailer.
Here is the trailer.
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I got an excellent one from Tractor Supply, one rated for 12,000 lbs and it had an 7" drop too. I needed the 6-7" drop for my standard/typical utility trailer and boat.
Due to the 12,000 lb rating and large drop they had to extend it. Okay, just came back in, it measures 6 1/2" drop and 11" from pin to center ball.
After I bought it from TSC I saw the same ball mount at Harbor Freight or Wally World for $20 less. Different name on it, but same hitch, completely solid piece of steel. I actually had to make a bushing for it though because it's ball mount hole was 1 5/16 I think and my 2" ball was 1 1/8" I think; but I know I needed a small bushing.
Due to the 12,000 lb rating and large drop they had to extend it. Okay, just came back in, it measures 6 1/2" drop and 11" from pin to center ball.
After I bought it from TSC I saw the same ball mount at Harbor Freight or Wally World for $20 less. Different name on it, but same hitch, completely solid piece of steel. I actually had to make a bushing for it though because it's ball mount hole was 1 5/16 I think and my 2" ball was 1 1/8" I think; but I know I needed a small bushing.
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I don't have a good suggestion for you on a hitch, but I would question whether or not you are using a weight distribution hitch with that. If not I would recommend one.
Second, in regards to the hitch length - the further you push the ball out from the receiver the more leverage the tongue weight of the trailer has on torquing the hitch. The closer it is the stronger it is. Again, a weight distribution hitch will help out - it will push the drawbar back the other way.
I have a BPC (Buyers Products Co.) adjustable tri-ball hitch. It sticks out a bit and I've always liked the extra length, but when I had my 1/2 ton chevy I was hauling some excavating equipment and the tongue weight twisted my receiver/drawbar a bit. When I get around to it I am going to get a 2-1/2" WD drawbar setup (and a B&W Turn Over for the bed).
Second, in regards to the hitch length - the further you push the ball out from the receiver the more leverage the tongue weight of the trailer has on torquing the hitch. The closer it is the stronger it is. Again, a weight distribution hitch will help out - it will push the drawbar back the other way.
I have a BPC (Buyers Products Co.) adjustable tri-ball hitch. It sticks out a bit and I've always liked the extra length, but when I had my 1/2 ton chevy I was hauling some excavating equipment and the tongue weight twisted my receiver/drawbar a bit. When I get around to it I am going to get a 2-1/2" WD drawbar setup (and a B&W Turn Over for the bed).
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That's kinda what I was thinking as well. I think I'm going to just get one made in 2 1/2" solid square.
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One thing you could do is purchase a weld on 2 inch receiver tube that is 12 inches are longer. Move it out far enough to place your 2 inch stinger where you want and drill a new pin hole to match the pin hole in the 2 1/2 inch receiver on the truck. Would look like this:
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What ever I want!!
Now that I said that, I pull lots of different trailers. With that hitch I pull a twenty foot flatbed bumper pull that on occasion I have had eight thousand pounds of oak shipping pallets on, and a twenty foot Bullet bassboat on weekends when I can.
Now that I said that, I pull lots of different trailers. With that hitch I pull a twenty foot flatbed bumper pull that on occasion I have had eight thousand pounds of oak shipping pallets on, and a twenty foot Bullet bassboat on weekends when I can.
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What ever I want!!
Now that I said that, I pull lots of different trailers. With that hitch I pull a twenty foot flatbed bumper pull that on occasion I have had eight thousand pounds of oak shipping pallets on, and a twenty foot Bullet bassboat on weekends when I can.
Now that I said that, I pull lots of different trailers. With that hitch I pull a twenty foot flatbed bumper pull that on occasion I have had eight thousand pounds of oak shipping pallets on, and a twenty foot Bullet bassboat on weekends when I can.
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Here is a link to the one I used:
Ultra-Tow Standard Receiver Tube — 2in. Mount, 12in.L | Hitch Adapters | Northern Tool + Equipment
I drilled a hole just behind the shank of the DT hitch that I had from my previous truck. I liked the DT hitch too much to not be able to use it due to the internal locking pins. This was the best work-a-round I could come up with. It works great and I never feel any slack or movement.
Ultra-Tow Standard Receiver Tube — 2in. Mount, 12in.L | Hitch Adapters | Northern Tool + Equipment
I drilled a hole just behind the shank of the DT hitch that I had from my previous truck. I liked the DT hitch too much to not be able to use it due to the internal locking pins. This was the best work-a-round I could come up with. It works great and I never feel any slack or movement.
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I just purchased a B&W tri-ball stow and go. It was advertised from the store 10" drop but I think it's more like 7.5". It is the Cadillac of ball hitches as it allows me to level tow just about anything I desire. Plus I can reverse the ball to face my spare tire. It looks clean yet still has that long flat bar. God help the person who rear ends me! I can't help with the length question.
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