I have a 2009 F-450 DRW and I stand about 5'8". The only way I can remove the pin and open the jaws on my BW hitch is with a step stool. I was wondering if anyone has done any mods to make it easier to pull the bar forward to open the jaws? If not, I'll keep using the step stool until I think of something clever!

I’m 6’1” and often use a step stool.

I'm about the same height and I stand in my outboard dually wheel. I don't know how you could get the bar easier to open, maybe a bit more accessible would be what you need.

fj12ryder wrote:I'm about the same height and I stand in my outboard dually wheel. I don't know how you could get the bar easier to open, maybe a bit more accessible would be what you need.I do the same, I pull my self up using the bed rail and step on top of the outside dually wheel. I also can roll the truck a few inches forward with my feet to make sure the arm stays open :)

Well I'm a tall 5'10", and I thought using my fancy step stool is clever. It is handy for other uses also while camping. The pin, or lock in pin hole is a reach without it for sure.Jerry

I use to step up on my outer dually to release handle and install the lock pin. I now have a step that mounts over the tire after blowing out my ankle stepping off the dually and onto the edge of the concrete pad while camping last June. I spent 6 weeks in a boot with 3 weeks on crutches.

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Lwiddis
Explorer II
May 21, 2018
I’m 6’1” and often use a step stool.
fj12ryder
Explorer III
May 21, 2018
I'm about the same height and I stand in my outboard dually wheel. I don't know how you could get the bar easier to open, maybe a bit more accessible would be what you need.
Learjet
Explorer
May 21, 2018
fj12ryder wrote:
I'm about the same height and I stand in my outboard dually wheel. I don't know how you could get the bar easier to open, maybe a bit more accessible would be what you need.

I do the same, I pull my self up using the bed rail and step on top of the outside dually wheel. I also can roll the truck a few inches forward with my feet to make sure the arm stays open :)
MFL
Nomad II
May 21, 2018
Well I'm a tall 5'10", and I thought using my fancy step stool is clever. It is handy for other uses also while camping. The pin, or lock in pin hole is a reach without it for sure.

Jerry
Halmfamily
Explorer
May 21, 2018
I use to step up on my outer dually to release handle and install the lock pin. I now have a step that mounts over the tire after blowing out my ankle stepping off the dually and onto the edge of the concrete pad while camping last June. I spent 6 weeks in a boot with 3 weeks on crutches.
Hammerboy
Explorer
May 21, 2018
I'm 6'4" and don't have that problem with my B&W.

Sorry, couldn't resist the comment :B

Dan
filrupmark
Explorer
May 21, 2018
I am 5'7" I quit climbing thinking someday I might hurt myself and ruin a trip. Harbor Freight aluminum stool works great and for other task also.
noteven
Explorer III
May 21, 2018
I carry a reacher tool with the pistol grip and finger dealies to work the safety pin.
mtofell1
Explorer
May 21, 2018
Hammerboy wrote:
I'm 6'4" and don't have that problem with my B&W.

Sorry, couldn't resist the comment :B

Dan

Same here but this is where the good news for us ends. These RVs are definitely not meant for guys our height. Short beds, low ceilings, small furniture and the bathroom?

As for the question, I can't imagine modifying it with anything that I'd trust not to open while rolling.
htss
Explorer
May 21, 2018
I am guessing you do not have running boards. I am 5'6" and stand on the running board and can reach. I have a SRW though, maybe the DRW would get in the way.