The primary production models available in the us are lock nroll and max coupler.
Lock n roll vs max coupler.
Lock n roll trailer hitch.
I am trying to decide on a max coupler or a lock n roll.
I am able to find the lock n roll for sale at amazon and several other places but the max coupler is hard to find.
The max coupler and lock and roll hitches on the other hand have a lot more weak points that could break than the pintle hitch setup but that brings me on nicely to the negatives.
The lock n roll and max coupler will be much tighter predictable than the pintle system.
Utilizing 3 axis of movement including 360 degrees of rotation and a unique locking mechanism lock n roll trailer hitches are smoother operating and safer than any other type of hitch.
This is the initial review of the lock n roll off road trailer hitch.
For folks building dinoots with our weld frames or building there own frames i prefer the lock nroll couplers.
A nice feature of them is offering versions that bolt on like normal couplers for 2 2 5 3 wide straight tongues.
Do you really need a multi axis coupler like a max coupler or lock n roll or like me you will look back later and say it wasn t necessary but it seemed like a good idea at the time.
The pintle hitch does not have full articulation which can potentially allow it to get into a bind.
I have an off road camper and looking to change out the hitch.
Lock n roll is a trailer coupling system that replaces the hitch ball and coupler with a more complex mechanism.
My trailer is set up to use both a ball hitch and lock n roll but i use the ball hitch 90 of the time even offroad.
The reason is the unique way the hitch and coupler attach which allows the rotation and smooth ride you ll get with this hitch and coupler combo.
The lock n roll works great in 99 of the situations but there have been a few that can will cause the joint to bind.
Anyone have suggestions for one over the other.
So far i have mounted it and driven it on road and it has improved the smoothness of.
The good news is that it allows a wide range of motion arguably making it better than a ball hitch for off road towing on uneven terrain but each of those pivot points seems like it d be more prone to wear than a ball and coupler.
Lock n roll or max coupler.