Curt Q20 Jaws Operation

I have the Q5 20k and love it. Once the jaws are closed when the pin comes in, they are automatically locked. You can't forget to lock them. The handle comes in by spring, and they are locked. There is a safety catch to Locke the handle in place, but even if this is not in place, the jaws are locked. You pull the handle, against the spring pressure, to unlock the jaws. I don't think the pin could force the jaws to push the handle back out to unlock it. Too much mechanical advantage, or disadvantage in this case.

It's the only hitch I've had, but I haven't seen one I like better. But I haven't seen them all.

Mark