Weight distribution hitch questions

Kayteg1 wrote:
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With 2-3" of travel before pintle ring hits top of the hitch, I bet this is dentist-sponsored setup. ;)
That hitch is 8000lb rated, I was pulling 18,000lb
Chains on the picture looks like 4000lb rated. Nice monkey job.

Once again, you point out the obvious. But you did get part of it right at least.

You stated it can't be done. I was just helping you out and increasing your knowledge a bit. Take it as you did, I'm not surprised.

That hitch is actually very smooth. It's not an air compressor, etc (balanced load with net zero tongue weight), so it doesn't 'slap' up and down. But those that tow a lot of heavy equipment, etc, would know that. It's as smooth as any ball job. Just easier and more secure.

I have pintle hitches to 45 ton. Big deal. You towed 18k. Big deal. But hey, great way in changing the subject that WDH isn't possible with a pintle.

You are partially correct though, as this particular hitch is light weight. It's only 16k. But it pulls a max 10k trailer. How you randomly came up with 8k is amazing I'm sure. Maybe you meant 8t. Yea, that must be it.

The chains, which were factory, were in fact not 4000. I believe they were 5200 (WWL x4 of lowest grade). They could have been stronger than that, but as I'm sure you know, they don't often mark chains smaller than 5/16". They are now 3/8" x 43's. Does that make you feel better? I fully agree that most trailers have to small of chains, but they base it on 'breaking', not WWL, which goes to what the definition of "ultimate" (USDOT) refers to. But then, you knew all that.

Thanks for the compliment I guess. It this is a monkey job, so be it.

I can't wait to see what wisdom you bestow upon those of us who have limited knowledge, next...