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Pintle-Style Tow Bars -- Frequently Asked Questions
What is a pintle-style tow bar?
A pintle-style tow bar connects with a ring -- a lunette eye -- that locks onto a pintle hook on your motorhome. A pintle hook is a heavy-duty, hinged hook-and-latch connection, common on larger coaches and commercial chassis, that holds the ring securely.
How do I know if I need pintle style?
Look at the back of your motorhome. If it has a pintle hook -- a hinged hook with a latch over the top -- pintle style is your match. A square receiver opening means
receiver style, and a ball or coupler mount means
coupler style. Not sure? Send us a photo and we will tell you.
Which weight rating do I need?
Match the bar's rating to your towed vehicle's GVWR -- the door jamb number, not the curb weight. Most cars and mid-size SUVs are covered by 6,000 lb; larger vehicles step up to 8,000, 10,000, and on to 15,000 lb. When you are between sizes, size up.
Will a pintle-style bar fit my baseplate?
The pintle style is how the bar connects to your motorhome; the other end connects to your baseplate. Tell us your baseplate and your motorhome's pintle hook, and we will confirm the right bar before you buy.
Do I also need a supplemental braking system?
In most cases, yes. A supplemental brake applies the towed vehicle's brakes in step with your motorhome, shortens stopping distance, and is required by law in many US states and Canadian provinces. It is the most important safety add-on for any flat tow.
Do you ship to Canada, and how fast?
We ship across the United States and Canada. Most orders leave our warehouse within one business day, and orders over $100 ship free to the lower 48 states.
More About Pintle-Style Tow Bars
Pintle style is the right choice when your motorhome uses a pintle hook -- a heavy-duty connection you will often see on larger coaches and commercial chassis. It keeps flat towing safe and easy in two ways: match the bar's weight rating to your vehicle's GVWR, and keep the bar pulling level.
We carry pintle-style tow bars and the parts that go with them, and we are BBB A+ rated with a 96.5 customer satisfaction score and free shipping on orders over $100. Not sure which style your coach uses? We will help you confirm.
Safe and easy is the goal. Tell us your motorhome's hitch and what you tow, and we will match the right bar.
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