What kinda hitch is that?

[coy55boy]

Hi Folks,

 

I'm considering buying a trailer to pull behind my scoot. I found one that is kinda cool.

 

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n163/coy55boy/83%20Venture%20trailer%20hitch/beertrailer.jpg

 

But, it's got (what I consider to be) an odd sorta hitch. Does anybody know what this is called and more importantly where do I find the mating half?

 

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n163/coy55boy/83%20Venture%20trailer%20hitch/hitch.jpg

[Sylvester]

I will let more knowledgeable member reply, but I think it is for the Bushtec trailers.

 

[Scooter Bob]

Nice looking trailer.

 

 

The visible components show the ability to turn, tilt, and swivel are there. I looks to me like it is intended to bolt tight to your hitch plate. Perhaps it was done for anti-theft.

 

Just my , Scooter Bob

[Freebird]

Looks like some kind of custom home made hitch. I know it's not a Bushtec.

[Shamue]

it is a swivel hitch.

if you notice it will track side to side and up and down.

have saw a few of these type swivels 30 yrs ago. very functional and easy to make.

 

 

Nice looking trailer.

 

 

The visible components show the ability to turn, tilt, and swivel are there. I looks to me like it is intended to bolt tight to your hitch plate. Perhaps it was done for anti-theft.

 

Just my , Scooter Bob

[V7Goose]

Looks like it is nicely chromed. Just buy a standard receiver hitch and bolt that hitch to the stinger in place of the ball. To remove the trailer, just pull the clevis pin on the stinger and slide it out of the receiver.

Goose

[coy55boy]

I will let more knowledgeable member reply, but I think it is for the Bushtec trailers.

 

Sylvester, in this case, it appears YOU are the more knowledgeable member...

 

http://www.bushtec.com/product-p/98906000.htm

 

Thanks!

[coy55boy]

Looks like it is nicely chromed. Just buy a standard receiver hitch and bolt that hitch to the stinger in place of the ball. To remove the trailer, just pull the clevis pin on the stinger and slide it out of the receiver.

Goose

 

Goose, that sounds like a helluva an idea! Thanks!

[Mel]

Looking at the the trailer cargo, wouldn't that have to be a BUSCHtech hitch???

 

[coy55boy]

Looking at the the trailer cargo, wouldn't that have to be a BUSCHtech hitch???

 

[Brake Pad]

If those are 8 inch tires, how big is the trailer? Pint Size?

[Flyinfool]

Is this the new Beer30 rig?

[Aussie Annie]

Makes it interesting for MD. Take the cans outa the back of Beer30's, and it'll be on tap in this new one

[ctraylor]

Looks like one of those hitches you see on a single wheel trailer like a uni-go to me.

[Dano]

Wouldn't that shake up the brew just a bit?

[Scooter Bob]

Looks like one of those hitches you see on a single wheel trailer like a uni-go to me.

 

ya, except for the swivel part.

[Freebird]

I still maintain that it's home made. They did a good job on it but it's NOT a Bushtec hitch. They did use a similar Heim type connector for the swivel mechanism as does Bushtec but that is where the resemblance ends.

[coy55boy]

Oh it is definitely home made. I haven't yet seen it in person. I'll be doing that later today. But, the guy selling it was quick to point out that it was hand made by a friend of his that fabricates ultra-lite planes. He says it's very well built. It has leaf springs and shock absorbers (to keep the sudz down ). Here's a pic of the insides.

 

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n163/coy55boy/83%20Venture%20trailer%20hitch/beertraileropen.jpg

[Freebird]

Yea, sorry, I was talking about the hitch.