Trailers...How do you connect?

[Funrover]

I am rebuiling a trailer I have, currently it has 1 7/8" ball oon it, I have taken it off road but I know it wont last long... What have others done, what is common on AT's and any other info would be great...Thanks!

 

[Skylinerider]

Either a pintle and lunette, or the lock n roll.

 

[Funrover]

That Lock and roll is SWEET!!!!

 

[Tucson T4R]

Yep, for offroad, I would use either a Treg hitch which is mostly from outside the US or the US made Lock-n-roll. Both work perfectly offroad. The Pintle works fine, it just has enough play to cause some clunking which can be irritating.

 

[Skylinerider]

I agree the pintle is annoying, that's why on my trailer I am goin to go with the locknroll. much more pricey but very worth it IMO.

 

[Funrover]

Lock n' roll here also!! That is a great set up!!! and they have an amazing aray of weights/style.. I have more options now!

 

[Martyn]

AT offers the Lock-N-Roll as an option for all of our trailers. It has very few issues with binding as the 3 axis of rotation are well spaced apart.

We primarily offer the P/N 303 and P/N 212 as it best fits our application.

The two sections are a snug fit with very little unnecessary movement between them. In addition we use a Silent Hitch Pin that takes out any movement between the receiver tube and the draw bar or coupler. So there is no movement or noise from the coupler at all.

 

[Steve Curren]

Martyn, where do you weld the 202 to?

 

[Martyn]

Martyn, where do you weld the 202 to?

Sorry that was a misprint I meant to type 212 which fits into the 2" receiver tube. I have edited my original post.

Steve, so far you are doing very well on the test

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Can the Lock/Roll be locked to prevent it from rotating (so it still has the freedoms of a standard pintle setup?)

 

[Martyn]

Can the Lock/Roll be locked to prevent it from rotating (so it still has the freedoms of a standard pintle setup?)

The lock-n-roll can not be locked as it needs all three axis to rotate.

A non rotating pintle has a single axis of rotation and all the other movement it allowed by the free play between the lunette eye and the pintle. I don’t have exact number in front of me but from memory articulation is 45’ versus 15’ with a regular ball.

A standard pintle has a limited amount of articulation and when that it achieved it will bind.

Lock-n-roll does have a lightweight coupler with a rotational limiter (45') but it's designed for ATV and Jet Ski trailers. I for one wouldn't feel happy having a rotational limiter on a regular trailer.

 

[Steve Curren]

Martyn, Thanks I have been hitting the books and I see that I NEED a Lock-N-Roll as well as the "room" for the Chaser... Expect a phone call real soon.

 

[Martyn]

Martyn, Thanks I have been hitting the books and I see that I NEED a Lock-N-Roll as well as the "room" for the Chaser... Expect a phone call real soon.

Steve, make sure we award extra points for the room. I'd say an A+ was in order

 

[Steve Curren]

Martyn, I need all the help I can get and will eagerly accept the extra points..
Gonna be leaving for a week camping soon and I just can't see going without either item.:gunt:

 

[Mc Taco]

Martyn,

Does the Lock n Roll provide extra saftey for on highway travel as well? Like if a trailer is getting squirley (technical term) it won't roll the tow vehicle?

Thanks,
Stuart