Fifth wheel hitch problem - uncoupling
We've been fifth wheeling for four years and never had a problem with our hitch uncoupling but it has happened twice in our last two trips last summer and fall. We have a Husky 16K traditional hitch ...
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rhagfo wrote:
Well you should be able to come in as much as 2" low. 5th wheel hitch heads should sit down in the back when unhitched, this allows a range of height differences when connecting. stating only 1/2" low invites High Hitching. I don't worry about the "Stress" of picking the 5er up a couple of inches, because if that causes stress, what do you do for normal road bumps and dips????
You don't understand how a Curt hitch is made or you wouldn't say that. It has a square pin extending below the hitch that is set in rubber. It allows the hitch to pivot front to rear and absorb the bumps when taking off or stopping. It makes for a much smoother ride but the way you are trying to hitch will cause the head to tilt forward and the jaws can't close. Not a good explanation but the best I can explain it.
