Couplers/ Hitches/ and other trailer Connecting Devices. (1 Viewer)

[John E Davies]

Simpler in the US. Not sure about cruiserpilot's native lands.

I have not the slightest clue what lands he might be living in, if he doesn't specify. I can only work with the information I am given.

John Davies
Spokane WA USA

 

[ntsqd]

"Ladysmith" was all that I got. No idea if that's North America somewhere or down-under.

 

[BionicCruiser]

I use a traditional lunette and pintle for my hard core rock crawling with under 1000 lb loaded trailer(no brakes). it clunks occasionally, but really I rarely remember it is back there.

 

[rubicondon53]

I use a traditional lunette and pintle for my hard core rock crawling with under 1000k lb loaded trailer(no brakes). it clunks occasionally, but really I rarely remember it is back there.

. Me too, my trailer comes in at less than 800 lbs, loaded, and been using a 20,000 lb rotating lunette ring and pintle hook for years now, trail running with the occasional hard core stuff, with 0 issues.. Does it clunk? Only very occasionally, do I trust it? 100%. How long will it last? Longer than my lifetime..

 

[Dell]

Maxx Coupler doing it's thing...

Pinyon Trail, SoCal #1

Pinyon Trail, SoCal #2

Pinyon Trail, SoCal #3

Pinyon Trail, SoCal #4

http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z465/DellTaco00/Max Coupler inverted/MaxCinverted1.jpg

I personally prefer trail work/towing with my Maxx C
versus the original pintle/lunette combo.

I've used both...
and hands down the Maxx C. proves smoother, quieter
and has proven it's durability.
I feel it also offers more articulation then my Pintle/lunette combo ever could.

^ based on my personal experience. (old school peeps will still ignore the truth)

 

[ntsqd]

snip.....
I feel it also offers more articulation then my Pintle/lunette combo ever could.

^ based on my personal experience. (old school peeps will still ignore the truth)

Assuming a rotating lunette or pintle hitch I see no difference in range of motion (360° axial, 180°+ pitch, 180°+ yaw*), so I'm not sure how this could be the case.

*In Yaw there could be a slight difference, but it would be entirely dependent on the geometry of each specific tongue. In any case the difference could only be a max of about 10°, and that would still offer more than 180°

 

[Dell]

I feel it also offers more articulation then my Pintle/lunette combo ever could.

oops... meant "better" not more.

Assuming a rotating lunette or pintle hitch I see no difference in range of motion (360° axial, 180°+ pitch, 180°+ yaw*), so I'm not sure how this could be the case.

*In Yaw there could be a slight difference, but it would be entirely dependent on the geometry of each specific tongue. In any case the difference could only be a max of about 10°, and that would still offer more than 180°

reason I say better...
is because no matter how well matched a pintle and lunette
may be...
there will still be an occasional bind and snap release.

^ this will never occur utilizing the Maxx C.

 

[ntsqd]

Re: bind and snap

That may be true, but I've yet to experience it in all two times that I've used mine thus far. Most of the noise heard is from transitions, pulling to coasting or vice-versa, and it isn't obnoxious or objectionable at all. I get more noise from my dropped ball hitch wobbling around in the receiver's socket and some of the pintle noise could be the hitch wobbling in the socket as well.

 

[scrapdaddy]

You fellas should already know this, but I use axle grease on all my pintles. They move better and no popping noises.

 

[ntsqd]

Some chain wax instead of grease would cut down on the grit accumulation. Not sure if it will last long enough. I'll try to remember to try it the next time out.

 

[Dell]

I used grease on my lunette/pintle once...
but only that once and never again.

because I became somewhat agitated
when my leg rubbed up against it

messy

chain wax might work...
but remembering my motorcycle chain wax lube...
naw... was still messy when dirty

 

[scrapdaddy]

To be honest, it only took me one time grabbing the black greased hitch, to remember not to. I really never had a problem with dirt, grit, etc. never hurt anything. I have a gravel drive, on the farm, so I'm always spraying liquid lube on everything. Two or three times a year the pintle parts, tongue jacks, ramp hinges, all get lubed.

 

[hoser]

My Treg coupler has been 100% fine since I got it from Spressomon =)

This coupler is not easily available in the US but I thought it had a couple of small advantages over other couplers. 1) self centering and 2) a double pin lock.

http://youtu.be/j0W38mHYQHg

http://ozhitch.com

 

[ntsqd]

I've been using the Maxima brand aerosol chain wax and it's not messy at all (excepting over-spray). I use it on hood hinges, door hinges, door stops, etc. Hell, once in a great while I even use it on a chain, but only when I'm getting carried away with things.

 

[scrapdaddy]

I just read up on the wax, going to put in an order. I use a chain and cable spray, but it's not a wax base.


Thanks for the heads up!

 

[Metal Twister]

Seems like someone would of come up with a teflon formed fitted insert by now that would take out any slop and still act like a lube in the pintle hitch. These new plastics are amazing and very ware resistant not saying teflon is new but you get my drift. It's Silver bullet 30 Im out!

 

[scrapdaddy]

There was a thread going, awhile back on pintles and lunettes and a fella used a piece of copper, to take up the slop between the two. I would think, it didn't last too long.

 

[LFD2037]

My Treg is no longer available from any US seller, but you can still order one from Oz. I have used mine for twelve years and it is still great, though a lot of the plating is gone from the main pin and the C coupling where the poly block rubs. You can buy a locking pin for it. I sometimes use a small padlock in place of the retaining pin at the bottom of the main pin.

Vertical range is plenty adequate for anything but extreme rock crawling, lateral is limited by trailer contact with the tow vehicle, roll is unlimited.

I really like the coupler. It has been proven in the worst Outback conditions and is very popular Down Under. It is dead quiet in all situations. If I ever need to replace mine, I will probably buy another. I really like their Hand Brake version, but unfortunately it will not work with an extendable tongue.

http://www.tregtrailers.com.au/poly-block-couplings/

John Davies
Spokane WA USA

Do you know of a way to purchase one of these? I can't find any for sale in the US and can't find any dealers in Oz that'll ship it here. Thanks.

 

[John E Davies]

Sorry, I don't have a source, I wonder why nobody will ship to the USA? It would be expensive, but not prohibitive IMHO. It is not a very large box, just a heavy one.

There appear to be a bunch of cheap Chinese Treg clones for sale on eBay.au, I wonder if that is the reason?

Maybe an Australian member would buy a genuine one for you and ship it.

John Davies Spokane WA USA

 

[ntsqd]

My guess as to why no one will ship them here would be lack of demonstrated compliance with the applicable DOT standards.