Does Lock N Roll Articulating Hitch part # 336VS511 Reduce Weight Capacity

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Does an articulating hitch like Lock N Load effect the weight carrying capacity of a hitch or is it the same as a ball hitch? I have a 6600 lb trailer Im buying and according to the light pickup truck manufacturers 5000 lb load carrying limit I need a WDH, but Im going to do overland camping. Do I need to go up to a 3/4 ton or is there another answer?

asked by: Mike B

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When using an articulating hitch like the Lock N Roll part # 336VS511 there is no reduction in weight capacity on the hitch or the trailer when compared to a ball mount.

If your truck has a 5,000 lb weight capacity and the trailer you are getting weighs 6,600 lbs the only solution is a different truck with a higher towing capacity.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I spoke with my contact at Lock N Roll about the Lock N Roll Articulating Hitch part #336VS503505 and they were not quite sure what measurements you are looking for nor was I. That said, I went out to our warehouse for you and jotted down a few…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

I would use a protractor, see photo, place the protractor on the edge of the inside of one side of the trailer frame and the other inside edge of the trailer frame should be parallel with the 50 degree line on the protractor. Another way to verify…

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Answer 6

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 7

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 11

The spring hanger placement is going to be determined by your axle spacing. For example, if your axles are spaced 33 inches apart, as shown in the attached diagram, a 7K axle slipper spring, like #e74SR, requires a distance of 28-1/2 inches between…

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