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Stude55Dog's avatar
Stude55Dog
Explorer
Jul 01, 2018

Fifth wheel hitch

I need some schooling on how to unhitch from fifth wheel toy hauler. I have a Reese 16k hitch and am having difficulty getting unhitched. Not exactly level, pin lip appears to be above jaws but lever can not be pulled out to release jaws. Seem to have this difficulty even when on level ground sometime. Need some experienced suggestions and advice. Thanks in advance for your replies.
  • SledHedEd's avatar
    SledHedEd
    Explorer
    Jul 02, 2018
    I also set the wheel chocks, leave truck in reverse then release the hitch. I never had to do this until I got my current 5th wheel that has a Reese Revolution pinbox which is a bit finicky at times to lock and unlock.
  • RobWNY's avatar
    RobWNY
    Explorer
    Jul 01, 2018
    I'm a newbie but I had this problem too and then I remembered when I was learning how to hitch/unhitch and watched a bunch of videos, I ran across this one. It may help you too.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkrpS6rvczA
  • RAS43's avatar
    RAS43
    Explorer III
    Jul 01, 2018
    With my 20k Reese all I need to do after chocks are in place is shift into reverse and set the park brake and pull the handle. Easy Peezy.
  • MFL's avatar
    MFL
    Nomad II
    Jul 01, 2018
    Reply above should help. I've seen people leave truck in reverse, FW tires chocked, set park brake, get out pull handle.

    Me...I'd sell hitch, move on, to a hitch that hooks up/unhooks easily, and be done with it.

    Jerry
  • simsfmly's avatar
    simsfmly
    Explorer
    Jul 01, 2018
    Make sure your last move was in reverse and you’ve pushed everything hard against your chocks.

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