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Old 02-20-2007 | 02:49 PM
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Something like this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Aluminum-Locking...QQcmdZViewItem

I'm not sure what catches my fancy more, the aluminum material or the integral lock.
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Old 02-20-2007 | 02:53 PM
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Looks cool. Worth a try for the price.
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Old 02-20-2007 | 03:03 PM
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I've seen it in person and although it looks nice, the problem is the size shank of the ball - I think it's too small to fit a 2 5/16" ball. At least that's what the guy told me who sells them where I was looking at them.
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Old 02-20-2007 | 03:27 PM
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how about one of these
http://www.cleverhitch.com/products
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Old 02-20-2007 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by aquatictherapy
I was getting ready to suggest those.

I have used the Alumistinger products for the last few years and have been very happy with them. I am going to order one of the rapid hitches as well.
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Old 02-20-2007 | 03:46 PM
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If its a 1.25" shank it is the real deal. My 2" ball in a 1.25" shank is rated to 12k towing and 1200 tongue. The same ball in 1" shank is 6k towing and 600 tongue.

Doesnt aluminum usually just break and not bend.....not sure if i like that.
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Old 02-20-2007 | 05:54 PM
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Been using and selling the ball mount like the one in haulinvols post for about three years now. Great product. I sell more of them than I do regular ball mounts.

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Old 02-20-2007 | 07:45 PM
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that hitch on the right ....pleeeeze....junk with no support....
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Old 02-20-2007 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Byrdman
that hitch on the right ....pleeeeze....junk with no support....
LOL...I don't think there is much on the market that would meet your standards BM.

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Old 02-20-2007 | 08:29 PM
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Well there is....but look at that thing....what possibly should you put on the hitch on the right....landscape trailer...donzi sweet 16......what is the one on the right rated for??
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