towing civy boat trailer with m1008

[Dabba]

think i need to replace my pintle with one with a ball (as much as i hate to do it) anyone know of anyone that will bolt on the stock mounts? and it shouldnt/wont spin right? thanks

 

[3dubs]

I towed a big boat with my m1009, that's the most you've towed?

Just a quick search of "combination ball pintle hitch" I found one at JC Whitney
Buyers Products COMBINATION BALL HITCH AND PINTLE HOOKS : JC Whitney: Auto Parts & Accessories

I am sure they can be found at many stores too.

 

[Dabba]

so that sucker should just bolt right into where the current one is? Looks that way with the bolt pattern on the combo in the picture, just dont wanna spend the cash then find out im wrong. Thanks

 

[Ken_86gt]

I just put one on that I bought from Harbor Freight, bolts up perfectly and only $39.
- Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices

 

[jimm1009]

Towing with a M1009

Don't exceed the rated load by too much.
Look at the extracted page from the -20P.
You have two 5/16 bolts that you pick up on top, two 1/4 bolts, one on each side, and then two 1/2 bolts tieing the plate to the cross bar.
The plate is made from low strength material.
If you want to tow the 3500 civy capacity then buy a civy hitch.
If you load breaks loose and takes out a little old ladey or a couple of kids on bikes then the hobby takes another bad hit and this is more ammo to give the rule makers to stop selling MVs when Uncle Sam is done with then.

 

[Dabba]

i wont, dont think this thing is near the load limits. thanks guys.

 

[GreenBull]

I bought a 20 dollar harbor freight receiver and drilled and bolted it to the bumper using the two existing verticle bolts for the pintle and plates to sandwich the existing bumper. 6 bolts total. cheap and easy.

 

[ralbelt]

I would think that the pintle location would be high for most civy boat applications and the stern of the boat or outboard motor will have some clearance issues. If you mount a reese under the bumper then you can get an off set to keep the boat level. I use a 4'' drop on my Expedition to keep a 20' boat/outboard level.

 

[Dabba]

i looked and i think it shoud be fine, ill go with the harbor freight one, thanks guys