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• Can Curt Pintle Hook Mounting Plate # C48342 be Used in Rise Position
  Hey Kevin, yes the Curt Pintle Hook Mounting Plate part # C48342 cannot be used in the rise position but we have the B and W Pintle Mounting Plate part # BWPMHD14004 that can.
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• Recommended Pintle Hook And Mount With 8 - 10 Inch Rise
  If you have a 2 inch receiver opening on the vehicle you will be towing with the B&W Pintle Hook Mounting Plate, part # BWPMHD14005 may work well for you. The mounting plate features 7 holes on each side of the plate that are spaced 1-3/4 inches center to center and the space between the two rows of mounting holes are spaced 3-3/8 inches center to center. The weight capacity for this mount is 16,000 lbs. The distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the mounting plate is 12-1/8...
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• Options for a Pintle Hook to Connect to a Trailer with 8 Inches of Rise
  As you obviously have already learned there are a lot of variables into building a trailer. And I can't tell you what is or isn't completely safe in your exact circumstances. I highly recommend having your setup evaluated by a professional welder who has experience with trailers. Some of the components you're trying to combine may be just fine but only someone with experience and ability to test such products can really tell you that. I can't recommend using # RP45294 with # C48550....
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• Mounting Hole Dimensions on B&W Pintle Hook Mounting Plate BWPMHD14004
  The B&W Pintle Hook Mounting Plate for 2 Inch Hitches # BWPMHD14004 referenced in your question has mounting holes that measure 1-3/4 inches apart on center vertically, and 3-3/8 inches apart on center horizontally. I have attached an image to help clarify these dimensions. The mounting plate is 12-1/4 inches tall and 5 inches wide and can be used in the drop or rise position in your 2 inch trailer hitch receiver. For a pintle hook, I recommend looking at the Buyers Products Pintle Hook...
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• Tailgate Clearance with Tow Ready # 63058 Pintle Mount
  If used in the rise position, the # 63058 pintle hook mount would measure 11-1/2 inches from the bottom of the shank to the top of the plate. The tailgate clearance will depend on how far above the top of the plate the pintle would extend. With the B and W model, part # BWPMHD14004, the distance from the bottom of the shank to the top of the plate would be right at 11-1/4 inches. You can see these dimensions in the photos I have edited for you.
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• Recommended Pintle Hook Combo to Mount to B&W Plate # BWPMHD14004
  The Curt Pintle Hook # C48200 referenced in your question will work with the B&W Pintle Hook Mounting Plate # BWPMHD14004. The difference mounting holes between the two items will actually allow for a secure fit. The # C48200 pintle hook features the same 3-3/8 inch horizontal and 1-3/4 inch vertical mount hole spacing as the B&W plate. It also includes the 2-5/16 inch diameter hitch ball and has a 16,000 pound towing weight capacity. Keep in mind though that the 2-5/16 inch ball itself...
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• Do All Pintle Hitch Mounting Plates have the Same Hole Diameter and Spacing
  Most pintle hitch mounting plates do have the same hole spacing and diameter. That is not to say that there isn't the oddball size every now and again. The vast majority do have the same spacing and hole diameters though so if it were me I would not be worried at all about it. On plate # BWPMHD14004 the holes are spaced 1-3/4 inches apart on center vertically and 3-3/8 inches apart on center horizontally and are approximately 1/2 inch in diameter. Compare that to your hitch.
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• Pintle Mounting Plate and Pintle Hook for 2013 Silverado 3500 Pulling 15K Trailer Load
  The pintle hook mounting plate I suggest for your 15K application is the B&W # BWPMHD14004 which is rated for 16,000-lbs. With this you can use a hook such as Curt # C48215 which has a rated GTW capacity of 30,000-lbs. For an installation kit you can use # 43076 from Hidden Hitch. Be sure to follow the torque specifications in the installation instructions.
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• Does Curt Pintle Hook Fit on B and W Pintle Hook Mounting Plate
  Yes the Curt Pintle Hook with 1-7/8" Hitch Ball # C48180 does fit on the B&W Pintle Hook Mounting Plate # BWPMHD14004. The pintle hook comes with install hardware too so with these two parts you'd have everything you need.
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• Can the B&W Pintle Hook Mounting Plate # BWPMHD14004 be Used in Rise Position
  Yes, the B&W Pintle Hook Mounting Plate # BWPMHD14004 can be used in the rise position if needed. If used in the rise position, the # 63058 pintle hook mount would measure 11-1/2 inches from the bottom of the shank to the top of the plate. If you need a pintle hook you could use the part # C48205. This has a 10k capacity. Check out the review video.
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• Amount of Drop Using B&W Pintle Mount BWPMHD14004 and Tow Ready Pintle Combo # TR63011
  I went out to the warehouse and pulled both B&W pintle mount # BWPMHD14004 and Tow Ready pintle combo # TR63011 and put them together to measure drop. In the lowest position, the drop is 11-1/2 inches. To clarify how I measured, I measured from the top of the shank to the top of the ball platform.
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• Is Buyers Products Pintle Hook # 337PH10 Compatible with B&W # BWPMHD14004
  The Buyers Products 10 Ton Pintle Hook # 337PH10 referenced in your question is indeed compatible with the B&W Pintle Hook Mounting Plate # BWPMHD14004 that you also mentioned. I went out to our warehouse to measure the bolt hole spacing on the pintle hook to verify this. Both items feature a 16,000 pound towing capacity. For mounting hardware, I actually recommend the Buyers Products Mounting Kit # 3378520, as it was specifically designed for this model Pintle Hook. If you want to use...
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• Can the B&W Pintle Hook Mounting Plate be Used in Both the Rise and Drop Positions
  The B&W pintle hook mounting plate # BWPMHD14004 can be used in the rise or drop position and the capacity remains the same. It is rated for 16,000 pounds gross trailer weight. For a bolt-on pintle hook you can use # C48205 which is rated for 10,000 pounds so you would be limited to that 10,000 pounds. The hardware that you need to bolt it to the mounting plate is included. For a higher capacity pintle hook use # C48210. It is rated for 20,000 pounds but you would be limited to the 16,000...
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• Pintle and All Three Hitch Ball Size Ball Mount Availability
  I believe I have a solution for you. Check out the part # PH1, it comes with the ability to use all three hitch balls sizes plus a pintle style hook up. Then for a mounting plate that would allow you to get the 7 inches of drop you need, part # BWPMHD14004.
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• Higher Rated 2 Inch Pintle Hook Mounting Plate
  Both parts # BWPMHD14005 and # BWPMHD14004 have a tongue weight capacity of 1,600 pounds. Part # C48210 has a tongue weight capacity of 4,000 pounds. So using that hook with either of those two mounts limits you to the lower 1,600 pound capacity. For a higher rated mount the Buyers Products, part # 337PM1012, has a tongue weight rating of 2,000 pounds.
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• 16k Pintle Hook Mounting Plate Recommendation
  The Convert-A-Ball Cushioned Pintle Hook Combo # PH2 is the only pintle hook ball mount we carry with a 16k capacity. I attached a review video for you to check out to see if it would work for your application. Otherwise, if you need a traditional style pintle hook mounting plate you would want the part # BWPMHD14004 that has a 16k capacity. It is not cushioned though.
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• Recommended Pintle Hook with 2-5/16 Inch Hitch Ball
  It sounds like you might be looking for a pintle hook with a 2-5/16 inch hitch ball like the Buyers Products # 33710055. This pintle hook and hitch ball combo will attach to a mounting plate like the B&W # BWPMHD14004 and provide a 16,000 pound capacity with the pintle hook and a 12,000 pound capacity with the hitch ball. I have attached a short demonstration video on this product for you to check out. If you are needing something different, please let me know and I will be happy to...
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• Does B and W Pintle Plate # BWPMHD14004 Fit Pintle Hook # C48210
  I looked up your order notes and it looks like you ordered the Pintle Hook # C48210 and the B and W Plate part # BWPMHD14004. These two parts are compatible with each and will work well for you. The mount has the lower capacity of 16k so that will be your overall capacity since you are limited by your lowest rated component as the overall capacity. If your hitch or vehicle has a lower capacity than that (most likely yes) then you'd have to go by whatever the lowest number is.
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• What is the Thickness of the B&W Pintle Hook Mounting Plate?
  I just spoke with my rep at B&W Hitches, the B&W Pintle Hook Mounting Plate item # BWPMHD14004 is 1/2" thick.
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• Dimensions of the Mounting Holes for the B&W Pintle Hook Mounting Plate # BWPMHD14004
  The B&W Pintle Hook Mounting Plate # BWPMHD14004 that you referenced has mounting holes with a 1/2" diameter. I went out to the warehouse and verified this.
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• Should Pintle Mounting Plate be Level With Trailer
  Yes, you need to be as level as possible to attach a pintle mounting plate like the B&W Pintle Hook Mounting Plate # BWPMHD14004. My recommendation is to ensure you are level; I have added a link below to a help article which details measuring for rise and drop. While it is for standard couplers and ball mounts, the same principles will apply.
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• Distance From Hitch Pin Hole To Brace On the Curt Pintle Hook Mounting Plate C48341
  The distance from the center of the hitch hole to the beginning of the brace on the Curt Pintle Hook Mounting Plate part # C48341 is 3". If you need more than this then we have the B&W Pintle Hook Mounting Plate part # BWPMHD14004 which measures 4-5/8" from the center of the hitch hole to the beginning of the brace.
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• Pintle Hook Mounting Plate Recommendation for Reese Pintle Hook
  For a 2 inch hitch we have the B and W Pintle Hook Mounting Plate part # BWPMHD14004, for a 2-1/2 inch hitch we have the Reese part # RP45294, or for a 3 inch hitch we have the part # RP38186. What's great about most pintle hooks and mounts is that they are almost all made to fit the same specs.
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• 16k Pintle Mounting Plate Recommendation for Use with Gen-Y Bolt-On 2 Adjustable Receiver Plate
  The Pintle Mounting Plate # 325-GH-038 that you referenced is compatible with the Gen-Y Bolt-On 2" Adjustable Receiver Plate # 325-GH-124 that you referenced. This is recommended for use with their 16k pintle hooks, but it is not compatible with standard hitch recievers so it may not be what you need. A better option would be the part # BWPMHD14004 which does fit standard hitches.
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