Ball Mount and Pin with Clip

[thewoodlands]

When we went for a ride on the rhino last night we went up some steep hills and the ball mount came off, attached are some pictures of the ball mount and what I used to hold it on. First time this has happened.


Any better ideas for the pin and clip, I take it off and on so I really don't want something that locks on for the pin if I can stay away from it.

zap

 

[Danno77]

Zap, I found one that is kinda a "quick release" deal. I'll look for pictures online in a second, but it's not gonna be as heavy duty as yours is. I towed 4000-5000lbs with it, but I wouldn't trust the pin with much more than that. should be fine for any ATV.

the way it works is that there is a slider at the end of the pin, you rotate the slider to be in line with the pin, then put the pin through the hitch, then rotate the "slider" to be perpendicular to the pin and it clicks into place. I know my description really sucks and I can't remember where I bought it, but hopefully it helps. let me go google on it some...

 

[Danno77]

the one on the right looks very similar to mine, the on on the left looks like something you might be able to find that would work better.

 

[Chargerman]

That style clip and pin seems to get pulled off easier out in the woods because brush and sticks etc can grab it. I just lost a clip a couple weeks ago but fortunately the pin, ball mount, and trailer stayed on. I think the slide over deal is the main problem. The ones with the same clip but a hole drilled through the pin seem to work better for me. They will bend over from time to time but at least stay on.

 

[thewoodlands]

Danno77 thanks, I like the one on the right so I'll call True Value and some other stores and see what they have.


zap

 

[thewoodlands]

the one on the right looks very similar to mine, the on on the left looks like something you might be able to find that would work better.

Found this online but I'll check local first.

http://www.reese-hitches.com/products/5_8_inch_One_Piece_Hitch_Pin,PMP-7520


zap

 

[Danno77]

zap, that's the one I have. Guess I don't remember it being Reese.

 

[thewoodlands]

zap, that's the one I have. Guess I don't remember it being Reese.

Danno77 I just called NAPA and they have one that I'll pickup tonight, thanks. All I have to do is find our ball mount in the woods then things will be fine.


zap

 

[ironpony]

I have one of those type pins
never did like the way it worked
keep it around for a back up

 

[thewoodlands]

I have one of those type pins
never did like the way it worked
keep it around for a back up

Just spoke with NAPA again and they carry this style.

http://www.masterlock.com/product_d...erPinsClips_No.1495BarrelHeadHitchPin/1495DAT


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