Bumperpull (Bumper Pull) Trailer Definition
A ball hitch coupler
connects to a ball that is located on or under the rear bumper of tow vehicle.
This system of coupling a trailer to a tow vehicle is referred to as
“bumper pull.”
A ball hitch trailer
may be fitted with a tongue jack that can raise and lower the coupler. The
tongue jack is mounted to the A-frame (front, or tongue) part of the trailer.
By rotating the jack handle clockwise, the jack will extend and raise the
tongue of the trailer.
Gooseneck Definition
A
gooseneck coupler on the trailer connects to a gooseneck ball that you
must have installed in the bed of the tow vehicle. This system of
coupling a trailer to a tow vehicle permits the tow vehicle to turn to
sharper angles than are permitted by a bumper hitch system. A gooseneck
coupler consists of a tube in an inverted “U” shape and a gooseneck
ball receiver.
Fifth-Wheel Definition (5th Wheel)
A
fifth wheel coupler on the trailer connects to a kingpin that you must
have installed in the bed of the tow vehicle. This system of coupling a
trailer to a tow vehicle has a greater tongue weight capacity than a
ball hitch or gooseneck coupling.
A fifth wheel
coupler includes a flat load-bearing plate with a slot, and a mechanism
inside the slot that “grips” the kingpin
Pintle Hook Definition
A Pintle trailer hitch tows heavy-duty cargo
like military, farm or construction equipment. It is a coupling type of
hitch used for heavier vehicles.
The Pintle hook is attached to your truck and the jaw of the Pintle hook is connected to the trailer.