Can you use a superglide hitch without the capture plate?
Pulling another trailer with your Superglide hitch The Pullrite hitch is only able to handle trailers that have Superglide Capture Plate on them. Without the plate, there is nothing to keep the hitch in the forward position. The weight of the trailer would simply make the head to turn and slam uncontrollably.
How much does a Pullrite superglide hitch weigh?
Technical Details
| Manufacturer | Pullrite |
|---|---|
| Brand | PullRite |
| Model | 4100 |
| Item Weight | 150 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 50.86 x 33.77 x 24.92 inches |
What is the purpose of a capture plate?
A Capture Plate is a required component of the SuperGlide fifth wheel towing system. This plate is attached to your trailer’s skid plate. When you’re hooked up into your SuperGlide hitch and ready to tow, it isolates the rotation of your trailer’s king pin in the hitch.
Can you lock a Pullrite SuperGlide?
It does not lock in either back or forward, and you cannot safely (even unsafely) tow a fiver that is not equipped with a capture plate. Superglide sells a capture plate that is custom made for most sizes of pin plates which attaches in about ten minutes with four allen screws.
How does a capture plate work?
Why do I need a capture plate?
What is a fifth wheel capture plate?
Where are the capture plates on a superglide?
Capture Plates A Capture Plate is a required component of the SuperGlide fifth wheel towing system. This plate is attached to your trailer’s skid plate. When you’re hooked up into your SuperGlide hitch and ready to tow, it isolates the rotation of your trailer’s king pin in the hitch.
How does the new QuickConnect capture plate work?
The use of the new QuickConnect Capture Plates will simplify the installation and significantly reduce the time involved in the installation. The new QuickConnect Capture Plate simply slips up over the king pin; set screws hold it loosely on the king pin box.
How does a superglide hitch work on a truck?
When you’re hooked up into your SuperGlide hitch and ready to tow, it isolates the rotation of your trailer’s king pin in the hitch. Movement and rotation is then transferred to the automatic cam action of your SuperGlide hitch, moving it away from the cab along its rails to prevent the trailer from contacting the cab of your truck!
Can a quick connect capture plate be installed on a king pin trailer?
We have created specific Quick Connect Capture Plates for your trailer’s king pin box. Most applications slip over the king pin and are held in place by a set screw; quick install and removal for your convenience. For correct, up-to-date fit information, view the Quick Connect Capture Plate Fit Chart .