For ronniejoe; Regarding my 70 degree 20,000lb PullRite hitch, it only has one pivot point for turning, (no swinging out to either side when stopping as you mentioned) which is just behind the rear axle. The ball coupler is only for up and down pivoting, not turning. It pulls just like a 5th wheel, so it adds about 4-5 feet to the length of the trailer, as far as going around corners, backing up etc. So it is a little harder to spot in a tight campsite. On a standard ball type hitch you pivot about 5 feet to the rear of the rear axle, which is great for backing into tight spaces, and turning corners. However there is a dangerous part to this set up which almost caused us to roll our new trailer last August. When you turn to the right the ball is thrown to the left, so as the tow vehicle tuns right the trailer starts to turn to the left before its goes to the right. In an evasive manuver, say a quick right then left, it causes sway, Big Time Sway! The advantages of the PullRite are many. No sway on the highway in crosswinds, or when being passed by big 18 wheelers. I can drive with one hand, however I use two hands most of the time, no white knuckle driving. The weight distributing bars lock tight against the trailer frame to prevent turning at the ball coupler. The electric socket connection is attached to the swinging drawbar, not to the tow vehichle frame. A world of differance in towing a big heavy high center of gravity trailer. I can now turn the steering wheel to the right then left then right quickly without the trailer wagging like a dogs tail. Hope this helps answer some of your questions. [img]smile.gif[/img]
Tom McCauley (DP Member #513)
"Tankers-ToyII" Loaded 05 D/A K-3500 CC, SRW. Deep pan on Allison w/Transyn. Edge Juice w/attitude, 4" Kennedy exhaust, 98 Gal. Transfer-Flow cross bed fuel tank, Leer 100XQ bed cap. Reese 14,000lb class V hitch w/ dual cam HP sway control. Tow 34ft. 32FKD Holiday Rambler travel trailer. GCW 20,360lbs