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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 07:49 AM
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Question Hitch inserts

I have looked at the Rapid Hitch and the DT Hitch and am trying to decide which might be better. I see advantages with each but would like some opinions if anybody has any experience with either or both.

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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 08:45 AM
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I have the Rapid Hitch, been using it for about 3 years. Great hitch, 10K rating and extremely adjustable.

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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 02:03 PM
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FYI they are refered to as "ball mounts"
 
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 02:59 PM
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Sheesh I didn't know we were splitting hairs. I appologize I should have reffered to it as an insert. Whatever.

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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 03:41 PM
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Toyman, dont be Grumpy. Just attempting to use proper nomenclature. We all knew what E40 was asking but sometimes the verbage can make all the difference in the world. Case in point, when it comes to proper punctuation the following makes a BIG difference: I have to help my Uncle Jack off a Donkey
Or I have to help my Uncle Jack, Off a donkey. Splitting hairs? Maybe.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by MARTYSTOWRIG
: I have to help my Uncle Jack off a Donkey
Or I have to help my Uncle Jack, Off a donkey. Splitting hairs? Maybe.
so which one are you doing??lol
back to topic, i have a b&w with a good bit of adjustment and is also rated for 10k. has a 2" and a 2 5/16". very handy. the only thing is you need to keep the pins clean. over time they will build up dirt and makes it hard to adjust.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 06:08 PM
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I was lost until someone said mount Aka drawbar... I've never heard it called a hitch insert before. When I hear that I think a hitch cover, or a 2.5" to 2" adapter...
 
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 06:53 PM
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I know what you are saying. Not grumpy just being a donkey (maybe I should have used a different animal). By the way I hope you wear gloves when helping your uncle.

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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 05:36 AM
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Sorry for any confusion. Like so many things, it's called something different depending on where you live or what you were taught. To me a drawbar is something on a tractor, but that is what I was taught. It is called an insert because it's inserted into the hitch that is attached to a vehicle. Hope that clarifies what I was asking about.

Still looking for opinions on the Diversi Tech. Anybody?
 
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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 07:08 AM
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It has the same purpose, use, and appearance of a tractor's drawbar too :P
 
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