Parts Needed To Switch Trailer From Standard Ball Coupler To Pintle Hitch System

Updated 09/02/2025 | Published 08/15/2025

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Lock N Roll 50-Degree A-Frame Coupler w/ Jack Hole - Adjustable Channel - Bolt On - 11K

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Curt Pintle Hook with 2-5/16" Ball - 2-1/2" Hitches - 20,000 lbs

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Demco Lunette Ring - Adjustable Channel Mount - 3" Diameter - Black - 25,000 lbs

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Question:

I have a car mate 7 x 14 tandem work trailer. It has a 2 5/16 ball. I am considering the possibility of switching it over to a pintle hitch system I would need the part that goes on my truck and I would also need the part to replace on the A-frame of my trailer. If you think this is something you can do please send me the links to the parts and I will try to figure this out. Thank you for your time. I am a repeat customer by the way thank you.

asked by: David C

Expert Reply:

Hello David, thanks for reaching out. It is possible to switch your trailer over to a lunette ring/pintle hitch system. Basically you will need to replace your current A-frame coupler with a channel coupler like part # LR76VR. This will allow you to install a lunette ring like part # DM09557-81.

Then for the truck side you will just need a ball mount that accepts a lunette ring. The Curt Pintle Hook # C45908 would work great for that. It has an adjustable height channel and it can work with lunette rings or with a standard 2-5/16" ball coupler.

Take a look at the video I linked.

expert reply by: Jesse M

C45908 Example
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Jesse M.

9/2/2025

Hey David, did you have a chance to switch your trailer over to the lunette ring/pintle hitch system? I'd love to know how it worked out for you, as it could help others considering a similar upgrade.