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Just got delivered... This sucker is beefy!

http://towrig.com/photos/data/500/4Rapid_Hitch_Medium_.JPG

I think this is the perfect situation to use this icon. :bling:

Nice! Looks like my hitch's big brother!

Marc

maybe Im missing something, but it seems to me like that particular hitch would not be as strong as an adjustable hitch where the pins go all the way through the actual slide in piece... My adjustable hitch looks like this:

http://www.etrailer.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/hh/80412.jpg

It seem as though the rapid hitch has a better chance of pulling apart under a heavy load...
Scott

I haven't heard of a broken one yet, and it's certified to 10k pounds. The design makes it pretty much impossible for it to come apart unless if just plain breaks where the pin is.

If its certified for 10k lbs, then they have obviously done thier homework, and know it won't be a problem :D Cool deal.. Mines only rated to 6k.. but the most Ive pulled with it so far is about 4k.... I'll have a different hitch for pulling the trailer/jeep combo, but mine works well for flat towing the jeep, and hauling my boat or jet skis... :) I do have to say, that rapid hitch is BLINGIN!
Scott

I haven't heard of a broken one yet, and it's certified to 10k pounds. The design makes it pretty much impossible for it to come apart unless if just plain breaks where the pin is.

IIRC, that thing is made from aircraft aluminum. Freakin strong!! I plan on getting one when I get my 10K trailer.

How much did it set ya back?

$126 bucks plus shipping, not a bad deal considering most places sell them for at least $150, and many are as high as $199. You can get another ball for it so you have all 3 sizes and locking pins that match too. I can't use the locking pins since I have the 2.5" receiver and I don't own a trailer with a 1 7/8" ball, so that stuff didn't do anything for me.

Where did you get your hitch Shag?? that is a good price

Just got mine. These things are sweeeet! And the best part is mine was free, I I got the the company I'm working for to buy it for me. :D

BTW, it came from United Rentals but they are not cheap mine was tagged for $170. :eek:

Where did you get your hitch Shag?? that is a good price

Sorry, I just saw this. I got it at http://www.mtsrv.com/store/shopdisplayproducts.asp?search=yes

Best price by far. waytogo

i want one, and will buy one soem day.. along with a lock for it... not something i want walking away....
grant