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sjturbo
Explorer
May 23, 2013

PullRite, Why do I need a Capture Plate?

I apologize because this may be a obvious question/answer. The information on the PullRite site did not give me a satisfactory answer. But I don't quite understand the need for the capture plate? Can someone who has one please explain?
  • _1Flyboy's avatar
    _1Flyboy
    Explorer
    May 23, 2013
    . . .Yer gonna be real happy with that set up; VERY EASY to use!!!!!
  • B_O__Plenty's avatar
    B_O__Plenty
    Explorer II
    May 23, 2013
    A Pull Rite Super Glide hitch doesn't pivot on the kingpin. The kingpin only locks the trailer to the hitch. The capture plate has a wedge located just behind the kingpin. When you turn the wedge portion forces the entire hitch head to pivot and in doing so it also slides back for extra clearance. Without a capture plate the hitch will not work.

    B.O.

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