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When towing a trailer it is important to recognize the different types of trailer couplers so that you can make sure that the hitch you are using is suited for that trailer. Currently, there are four different types of couplers used on trailers in regards to heavy duty towing. Below are the types of couplers and a description of each. Pintle Loop, Lunette Eye, or Lunette Ring: These three names refer to a loop shape used on the front of heavy equipment trailers. Typically used for heavy duty towing. A trailer with a pintle loop is simple and easy to...

Towing a heavy trailer does not have to be a difficult task. Using the proper equipment such as an adjustable drop hitch and heavy duty truck can keep your towing experience both safe and enjoyable. Having an adjustable drop hitch can help ensure that you can set the height of the ball mount to match the height of the coupler on the trailer. This is important for being able to tow a trailer without sway and excessive trailer bouncing. Additionally, it will ensure that excessive wear does not occur on trailer tires, trailer springs and suspension components on the towing...

It is important to load your trailer properly before hitting the road. This not only makes the towing experience easier and more enjoyable, but also much safer. We will go over a few things you should consider every time you need to tow a trailer. While some of these points may only be specific to adjustable hitches, that main points are universal for towing any trailer in any way. The first step in hitting the road with a trailer is to properly load your trailer. When loading your trailer, you goal should be to have the majority of the weight...

The strength of your BulletProof Hitch makes it a perfect mounting point for a shackle. Normally, using attach a rope or chain to your vehicle would require you to use a shackle that slides directly into the receiver. Doing so requires you to completely remove your trailer hitch and insert a shackle or hook into the vehicle's hitch receiver, however the Extreme Duty Adjustable Shackle Attachment makes this process even easier. With a width of 3", the BulletProof Hitches Extreme Duty Adjustable Shackle Attachment fits directly into any available BulletProof Hitch. The Shackle Attachment comes with two hardened steel pins...

For customers looking to tow a wide variety of trailers, there is no replacement for the new Extreme Duty Offset drop and rise hitch from BulletProof Hitches. Rated to 36,000 lbs and constructed entirely of solid steel, this hitch features a 7-position channel for mounting your ball mount, pintle attachment, or any other BulletProof Hitch accessory. This unique style of hitch offers the user the ability to run the hitch with either a 6" drop and 4" rise or a 4" drop and 6" rise, saving the user time when having to switch between different types of trailers for different...