Coupler Replacement Recommendation for a 10k Pintle Trailer for Installing Weight Distribution
Question:
I have a 10000# trailer with a pintle hitch. I would like to purchase a weight distribution sway control device, but all pictures show a ball connection. Do you have anything that works with a pintle hitch or do I need to convert?
asked by: Bob J
Expert Reply:
Weight distribution systems can't be used with the pintle setups. The only option you would have for installing one would be to remove the ring on your trailer and install a coupler. I attached a link to a page that has all of the A-frame couplers we offer.
The part # CA5400 would be a great option. This has a 14k capacity and is designed to fit a 2-5/16 inch ball.
If your cargo is going to weigh around 10k most likely you are going to need a higher rated system though. For that the part # RP66130 would be a better option as it has the range of 800 to 1,500 lbs of tongue weight. You would need a shank with this system since this does not come with it. For that you would need the part # RP54970.
For a 2-5/16 inch ball you would need # 19286.
Products Referenced in This Question
2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-3/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 12000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- Draw-Tite
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Reese Weight Dist Shank - 12-1/4" Long - 2" Drop to 6-1/2" Rise - 1,500 lbs TW
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Shanks
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Round - 2 Inch Drop
- Trunnion - 1 Inch Drop
- Round - 5 Inch Rise
- Trunnion - 6 Inch Rise
- Reese
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Strait-Line Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - No Shank - Trunnion Bar - 15K GTW, 1,500 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Shank Not Included
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 1100 lbs
- 1200 lbs
- 1300 lbs
- 1400 lbs
- Reese
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A-Frame Coupler with Oily Finish - 2-5/16" Ball - 14,000 lbs
- A-Frame Trailer Coupler
- Standard Coupler
- Weld-On
- 14000 lbs GTW
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball Coupler
- Thumb Latch
- etrailer
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