5th wheel popped out of hitch

rhagfo wrote:

sayoung wrote:
The proper way to hook. Up my 16k Reese is with the handle in closed/locked position and alloe kingpin to "push open" the jaws and the springs close jaws around pin.you need to watch that handle extends out then snaps back fully closed.I then do a pull test.I also always latch safety catch.

Sounds like the same method I use, I do the pull test as soon as the jaws shut behind the pin.
I have in the past towed our 5er 20+ miles with the latch unlocked. It included freeway, country roads, railroad crossings stop and go, and tight turns NO DROP!

I have made one modification that I would suggest to others, it is a simple ten minute fix that takes the raised Handel out of the picture! I just cut the handle after the upturn.

I drilled another hoe in my hitch handle today to raise it out of the bed. I will be lowering it back down tomorrow because there is only 8 inches of clearance for my rail and trailer, Or cut off like yours.