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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Cummins12V98 wrote:
Russ I know how yours works. I was talking about the guy with the B&W. As I said with the handle closed I don't see how he could have beed hitched. Totally different than your system.
I DO understand how a B&W works, to a point. That point being if you back in with the jaws open ready to hitch, and back all the way into the pin AT THAT MOMENT if you do a pull test will the jaws stay closed???
NO ONE has touched the hitch, back in, then immediately pull forward, will the jaws open or stay shut.
Kennethwooster wrote:
I missed up with my BW the other day. I backed in with jaws closed. All looked good. I did a pull test and jaws let pin come out. Must do pull test with all hitches and follow manufacturers instructions. It was not my hitches mistake but mine. Pull test saved my bed.
I always hitch pin low.
Do a immediate pull test, exit cab, lock handle, and do a visual check for pin in the correct location.
