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Jhurk
Explorer
Sep 01, 2017

Anderson Hitch - unhitching

Hi guys. I have a Anderson Ultimate Aluminum hitch ball in box mount and very happy with it! Only minor issue is when I am unhitching the ball gets hung up on the adapter till it finally releases after lifting truck up small amount. I've backed up truck, pulled forward and put in neutral to take pressure off ball but can't seem to get the sweet spot for releasing. One would think that when raising 5er it would pull back on the hitch so backing up slightly would do the trick but not so. Anybody else notice this issue. I'll give Anderson a call for solution.
  • Me_Again's avatar
    Me_Again
    Explorer III
    Sep 01, 2017
    goducks10 wrote:
    I make sure I have chocks on the rear trailer axles. Other than that I may or may not reverse the truck to relieve pressure. It's definitely not as easy hitching or unhitching than the B&W Patriot I used prior.


    Interesting statement! They may revoke your membership in the club! Chris
  • goducks10's avatar
    goducks10
    Explorer
    Sep 01, 2017
    I make sure I have chocks on the rear trailer axles. Other than that I may or may not reverse the truck to relieve pressure. It's definitely not as easy hitching or unhitching than the B&W Patriot I used prior.
  • IdaD's avatar
    IdaD
    Explorer
    Sep 01, 2017
    No grease. Just be sure the pin is out all the way and you shouldn't have any issues.
  • Thomas_NH's avatar
    Thomas_NH
    Explorer
    Sep 01, 2017
    Don't grease the ball... I did and it hangs up all the time. I've cleaned it and clean it again and it still hangs up. I'm going get some degreaser and have at it again... Next time I'll use silicone or something dry.

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