wasabi
Platinum Member
Late next week, I'm scheduled to head to the midwest to inspect, verify condition and, if all goes as planned, pick up my PT 2445 trailer package. /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif The seller just informed me via e-mail that the trailer has what he called a pentle hitch (pintle?). I've seen them but have zero experience to compare. We have the ball type on all our vehicles and also on a buddy's Suburban that we will be using for this haul.
I'm looking for feedback and suggestions on the various pentle hitch variations vs. ball type. I think the simple solution might be a Reese like insert with Pentle hitch, but with no experience I frankly don't know. I've also called the PT factory and am waiting to hear back about picking up the bolt on plate that converts the trailer to 2 5/16 ball type hitch. Trailer has dual 5,000 lb drop axles with elec brakes and breakaway feature....rated at 10,000 lbs but probably weighs more like 8,000 with this load. Comments?
Would also appreciate any insights or suggestions on what to look or watch out for as I check this used gear out. It has been represented as very well maintained, in ready-to-go-to-work operating condition, and I have no reason to doubt that, but I grew up in Missouri (the show me state), so I tend to follow the "verify first" philosophy.
I'm looking for feedback and suggestions on the various pentle hitch variations vs. ball type. I think the simple solution might be a Reese like insert with Pentle hitch, but with no experience I frankly don't know. I've also called the PT factory and am waiting to hear back about picking up the bolt on plate that converts the trailer to 2 5/16 ball type hitch. Trailer has dual 5,000 lb drop axles with elec brakes and breakaway feature....rated at 10,000 lbs but probably weighs more like 8,000 with this load. Comments?
Would also appreciate any insights or suggestions on what to look or watch out for as I check this used gear out. It has been represented as very well maintained, in ready-to-go-to-work operating condition, and I have no reason to doubt that, but I grew up in Missouri (the show me state), so I tend to follow the "verify first" philosophy.