Accidental uncoupling - dropping a trailer -
I searched. I see lots of posts about accidentally uncoupling ("dropping") 5th wheel trailers, various equipment designed to "catch" an uncoupled trailer etc. I have a B&M Companion RV 5th whe...
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Atom Ant wrote:
I actually haven't figured out how to do a pull test with the automatic leveling. I always used to do one with the landing gear about an inch above the ground so if it fell it would only fall an inch, but I can't do this with the hydraulic landing gear. It lowers one leg then needs backpressure to lower the other, and I don't want to pull test with the landing gear supporting weight.
Anyway, I now have the Reese Select 20K with the wrap around jaw, so I really just quit worrying about it.
I go to manual mode, raise/lower the trailer to hitch, then try to pull out. if the truck doesn't stay attached.. oops.. you are 'supposed' to still have the wheels blocked. I also look at the jaws before closing the tailgate. Its pretty obvious if they aren't around the pin. (B&W Patriot hitch)
then retract the legs.
