[AT] Trailer hitch ball mount

[Paul Waugh]

Let's see, I have an Aluminum type of ball rated at 10,000 lbs. I have been 
dragging campers with that particular ball for over 300,000 miles. I pull 
units from 7,000 gvw, to 15,995 gvw. Oh my goodness I went over the rated 
weight .... let me tell you, pull a 12,000 actual weight trailer over these 
fine roads out there, at 65 mph and it still holds it all together.  My 
hitch and receiver made by an Amish welder. The truck will destroy before 
that hitch does.  I would rather have a good set of brakes than worry about 
a 'ball'.
my 2 cents

Paul-IN


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Rotigel" <rotigel at me.com>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 7:59 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] Trailer hitch ball mount


> Hi Dick,
> On Apr 5, 2009, at 6:15 PM, Dick Day wrote:
>
>> Hidden Hitch is a Draw-Tite brand, so it may or may not be USA made,
>> I will
>> check it out, thank you.
> I use a Hidden Hitch receiver (w/2 3/16 ball) when towing my 10,000
> GVW flatbed trailer. I had it loaded to 9,845 GVW when hauling a 11 HP
> Austral engine from CA to PA. (Almost 2,500 miles.) Had no trouble at
> all behind my F350 (7.3) at 75-80 mph. It DOES NOT have stamped into
> the metal "Made in the USA." No place of manufacture is given.
>>
>>
>> Also, I believe Class V is for a 2.5" receiver. Mine is a 2".
>> Again, I'll check it out.
> I believe that you may be correct re: the class V hitch. Class IV will
> give you 10,000 lbs. GVW and, as I recall you said that you were only
> hauling ~8,000 GVW. Class IV is 2". (Some class V may be 2" as well.
> I'm sure that the folks at the # below can provide accurate
> information on this.)
>>
>>
>> I wonder why 6" is the most drop they make in drop forged?
> That's an interesting question since I've always been led to believe
> that "drop forged" was "better." If you find out the reason please
> inform the rest of us. (It could simply be a question of cost to set
> up for the drop forge vs. the demand for the product.)
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "David Rotigel" <rotigel at me.com>
>> To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" 
>> <at at lists.antique-tractor.com
>> >
>> Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 5:08 PM
>> Subject: Re: [AT] Trailer hitch ball mount
>>
>>
>> Hi Dick, Go to
>> http://www.trailerhitches.com/ball-mounts/heavy-duty-ball-mounts/class5magnumsolidshankzincballmount8inchdrop.cfm
>>   it's NOT drop forged, but it should meet your needs just fine!
>> Dave
>> PS, You can give them a call first at  1-800-860-0240  in order to
>> make sure it's what you need/want!
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