Dropped Trailer on Bed Rails Today
I've read many threads that dropped trailers are a result of operator error. I believe that, but I've now come to believe that equipment can and do fail from time to time. I have a Reese Pro Series ...
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"I note the hitch jaws correctly wrapped around the kingpin. I engage the latch and lock with a Reese small brass pad lock.
After closer inspection and after many jaw lever actuations, the jaws never fully close leaving a 1/2 gap between jaws, even with the safety latch engaged and pad lock in place. I surmise the cause of the accident was that the jaws never fully closed creating a very loose gap around the kingpin."
These two comments are in conflict!
Some pictures would be of great benefit to understand what you have. also the manufacture will want pictures.
After closer inspection and after many jaw lever actuations, the jaws never fully close leaving a 1/2 gap between jaws, even with the safety latch engaged and pad lock in place. I surmise the cause of the accident was that the jaws never fully closed creating a very loose gap around the kingpin."
These two comments are in conflict!
Some pictures would be of great benefit to understand what you have. also the manufacture will want pictures.
