To pintle or not to pintle?
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ThundahBeagle
Well-known member
Well crap. I was thinking of getting one. I already have a ball hitch. Maybe I'll just get a full on pintle and keep both in a tote in the back of my truck so I'm ready for what's needed
rnArmy
Adventurer
These one-piece pintle hitches aren't that expensive. Cheaper than buying a separate pintle hitch and receiver adapter to mount it to.
Pintle Hook - Standard Pintle Hitch | etrailer.com
NMBruce
Adventurer
I was thinking of this or the 20k pound one which is double the cost and then the ring in picture #1 and welded to a 2x2 tubing to keep my sliding tongue.
need to hook up the trailer to see if need an adjustable ring like picture #2
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Thunderkat1
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tx-jeremy
Member
This right here is the wisdom I was seeking. Going pintle lunette.
Thank you!
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mep1811
Gentleman Adventurer
You are welcome.
mep1811
Gentleman Adventurer
Be sure you get a rotating pintle or the lunette ring will only be able to go up and down and not ride independent of the vehicle
rnArmy
Adventurer
Just got an update today (31 Jan) from UPS for my rotating pintle hitch from GB... expected delivery 3 Feb. If correct, that is quick!
But even a non-rotating pintle hitch will allow full swing left to right, full up and down, and a good bit of twisting (as much as the slop between the lunette ring and pintle jaws will allow). I've done crazy stuff with my trailer and as far as I know have never exceeded its twisting limits with the fixed pintle hitch.
But even a non-rotating pintle hitch will allow full swing left to right, full up and down, and a good bit of twisting (as much as the slop between the lunette ring and pintle jaws will allow). I've done crazy stuff with my trailer and as far as I know have never exceeded its twisting limits with the fixed pintle hitch.
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rnArmy
Adventurer
Post pics and let us know what you think.
tx-jeremy
Member
Ordered a lunette from midwestmilitary this morning for my bantam. Also ordered a Curt 48005 pintle.
Once it all comes in I'll document and share.
tx-jeremy
Member
I somehow missed this message before.
The lunette itself can rotate in the trailer "housing". The pintle doesn't need to rotate if this is the case, right?
rnArmy
Adventurer
Yes. If one of them can rotate (pintle or lunette ring) , you now have a 360 degree multi axis hitch. Uncle Sam had it figured out in WWII.
Currently neither of mine rotate and I still have plenty of twisting ability (just not 360 like you'll have).
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NMBruce
Adventurer
Tried and tested for 81+ years
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rnArmy
Adventurer
Yeah; they had it figured out back then. Rotating front lunette ring so the trailer and jeep could go over any type of uneven terrain; no tailgate so it was watertight (could even float). A base of 40" x 72", built in hand brake, and just built solid. A lot of these are still on the road. And I believe some of the trailer hub parts and springs were interchangeable with the WWII jeeps. Both M-100 (round fenders) and M-416 (later model with angled fenders) trailers shown.
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