- Sep 12, 2012
- 39
I am a a young dumb new driver and who has a slight obsession with hitches and I have a recovery question.
Now I got stuck in the ditch and since my hitch was so full of rust they couldn't put a hitch in so they pulled me out using just he pin so I bought a 2" hitch with 2" drop and was alway told if you get stuck just wrap the chain (or strap) around the ball and get out.
Now I'm starting to think thats not the best idea seeing I have a Envoy. I was wondering what would be a better option
I currently have a tri-ball with tow hook in my car but I was thinking about getting a pintle hitch instead. the hook is rated for 10,000 pounds but I have heard of people breaking chains and stuff that are way to big to be broken from being stuck snapping and breaking.
ANYWAY I was wondering if a pintle hitch with a ball would be better or just a plan pintle hitch would be better
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or just a hitch clevis?
How big of Tow Strap should I have. I currently have a 3" x 20' 13,+++ wll stap I carry but I was figuring I would get a 8" x 20' some time ( I want to be a trucker so why not use it in the truck latter on in life)?
Now I got stuck in the ditch and since my hitch was so full of rust they couldn't put a hitch in so they pulled me out using just he pin so I bought a 2" hitch with 2" drop and was alway told if you get stuck just wrap the chain (or strap) around the ball and get out.
Now I'm starting to think thats not the best idea seeing I have a Envoy. I was wondering what would be a better option
I currently have a tri-ball with tow hook in my car but I was thinking about getting a pintle hitch instead. the hook is rated for 10,000 pounds but I have heard of people breaking chains and stuff that are way to big to be broken from being stuck snapping and breaking.
ANYWAY I was wondering if a pintle hitch with a ball would be better or just a plan pintle hitch would be better
(Tractor Supply Company - Generic Error)
or just a hitch clevis?
How big of Tow Strap should I have. I currently have a 3" x 20' 13,+++ wll stap I carry but I was figuring I would get a 8" x 20' some time ( I want to be a trucker so why not use it in the truck latter on in life)?