Height of pintle hitch on M116A3 Picking up new Genset Mep-803A

[ELPasoTom]

Looking to pick some brains here. I recently won an auction for a MEP-803A on a M116A3 trailer. I would like to set up my pintle hitch on the truck before I head out to make pickup as smooth as possible. Would anyone know the level towing height of the trailer's hitch?

Also taking a Nato to 7 adapter cable, and some 12v bulbs. If I'm missing anything please let me know.

Thanks
Tom

 

[zanther]

My dataplate says 25.1"

Make sure to read the TM, and check that the Ebrake is unlocked and ensure you connect the ebrake chain to your car.

I've been told the 24v lights in it will work on 12v, they'll just be dim.

 

[bikeman]

IF you have a 2500/3500 or F-250/350 or larger, you're fine, maybe just an inch or two higher than a straight hitch. IF you have something smaller, like a Tacoma or 1500 or Dakota, you'll need to come up.... ~6" I'd guess.

Personally I'd just buy a set of magnetic towing lights, $20 at Harbor freight, $50 at Auto Zone.

 

[ELPasoTom]

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?138738-PU798-MEP-803-M116A3-towing-questions

I actually used the search tool Anyway it wasn't really clear but I got the impression of around 25". On my Chevy 2500HD and my pintle hitch I'm getting 23.5" prob close enough.

Thanks

 

[zanther]

I towed mine with my deuce, which is definitely too tall, but I didn't even notice it behind me, tow's great. Good luck with your recovery.

 

[Daybreak]

Howdy,
While it is not a 116 trailer, you can view the M1101/1102 trailers height here http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showth...102-LTT-TQG-any-newer-aluminum-trailer-height

 

[JRM]

I have a cummins 2500 sitting on 33's and I still have to flip my adjustable pintle to full rise