Compatibility of Pintle Hook Mount to Mount a 2,500 lb Winch to Trailer Hitch Receiver

Question:

Could I use this:Trailer Hitch Pintle Hook Mount, 5-1/2inch Tall, 6K Item # 63056 To mount a 2,500 lb capacity wench on my Traverse? Thanks

asked by: Terry C

Expert Reply:

You can use the Trailer Hitch Pintle Hook Mount, 5-1/2" Tall, 6K # 63056 as long as the trailer winch doesn't have a pull greater than 6,000 lbs. With your 2,500 lb capacity winch like # BDW15006, the pintle hitch won't be the issue. You may want to use a mount like # BDW15177 to help with this custom mount. You will also want to make sure your trailer hitch receiver has the capacity on your Traverse for this load. In most cases with a 2 inch trailer hitch receiver you will be fine.

You will want to be careful and set your parking brake on your Traverse when using the winch because your vehicle is most likely only rated for around 2,000 lbs towing capacity and you don't want to damage your transmission.

expert reply by: Jason S