QCMan wrote: That is a typical European/Australian trailer hitches. They work with smaller trailers that are well balanced fore and aft as it is not a heavy load bearing hitch and is not a weight distribution hitch. Here it could (if it is truly DOT certified) be used on teardrops, smaller popups and some small lightweight travel trailers.
Never seen one in Europe. They typically use a ball style, just the shank is typically curved and permanently bolted on rather than the receiver style you see in N. America.
Tammy & Mike Ford F250 V10 2021 Gray Wolf Gemini Catamaran 34' Full Time spliting time between boat and RV
Wouldn't a hitch for heavy trailers need a way to distribute weight?
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QCMan wrote: That is a typical European/Australian trailer hitches. They work with smaller trailers that are well balanced fore and aft as it is not a heavy load bearing hitch and is not a weight distribution hitch. Here it could (if it is truly DOT certified) be used on teardrops, smaller popups and some small lightweight travel trailers.
In a word no. It is used for much heavier Caravans. Black series sold in the US would be example
Our 23' Kedron ATV weighs in at 4.2 tonne or 9259lbs, with the capacity of the 6 tonne or 13227lbs McHitch makes it legal, safe and a pleasure to tow
Second Chance wrote: Out of curiosity, what is the coupling for? Just looking at it, is it a fully articulated coupling for off-road use with lighter pull-behind trailers?
That is a typical European/Australian trailer hitches. They work with smaller trailers that are well balanced fore and aft as it is not a heavy load bearing hitch and is not a weight distribution hitch. Here it could (if it is truly DOT certified) be used on teardrops, smaller popups and some small lightweight travel trailers.
2020 Keystone Cougar 22RBS, Ram 1500, two Jacks and plenty of time to roam! The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits. A.E. Good Sam Life Member
Out of curiosity, what is the coupling for? Just looking at it, is it a fully articulated coupling for off-road use with lighter pull-behind trailers?
Rob
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