Should Pintle Mounting Plate be Level With Trailer
Question:
I am mounting a pintle to the back of a semi. The trailer is 25,000 GTW. Should I be worried that the attachment point to the truck is lower than the center line of the truck axles? I fear that on a steep downgrade with the engine brakes engaged the trailer could apply a lifting force to the rear wheels and cause the lose traction or worse it could cause a jackknife situation. What is your recommendation?
asked by: Paul
Expert Reply:
Yes, you need to be as level as possible to attach a pintle mounting plate like the B&W Pintle Hook Mounting Plate # BWPMHD14004.
My recommendation is to ensure you are level; I have added a link below to a help article which details measuring for rise and drop. While it is for standard couplers and ball mounts, the same principles will apply.
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B&W Pintle Hook Mounting Plate for 2" Hitches - 13" Shank - 14 Hole - 16,000 lbs
- Pintle Hitch
- Pintle Mounting Plate
- 16000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch Mount
- 14 Holes
- Standard Shank
- B and W
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