Hitch recomendation
We just bought a new to us 2013 Denali drw and now we need a hitch to pull our Bay Hill 340RK. Last year we used our F250 with a superglide, great hitch but obviously don't need the slider in the new ...
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BB_TX wrote:grampscamper wrote:
I have the Ford/Reese Elite hitch. I don't like it. It is very hard to unhitch. Jaws don't seem to open far enough to release properly. Mine is at the dealer now waiting to be repaired or replaced.
In hindsight I wish I went with the B&W.
One thing about the Reese Elite wrap around latch is that when you get ready to unhook, you need to put the truck in reverse and let it bump back easy against the pin to relieve any pressure against the latch so it can unwrap. Then it is very easy. Had the same issue with my previous Pullrite that also had the wrap around latch. Once you figure that out, there is no problem.
I've tried everything. I don't think the jaws open far enough. No problem to get the jaws to open. When I go to pull ahead they either close up again or jam and try to drag my trailer. Sometimes I use a bungee cord to hold the handle over so the jaws don't snap closed when I pull forward. I never had a problem with my previous hitch. Not at all impressed with Reese.
I would agree with retispcsi. I've spoken to both companies and B&W seem much better to deal with.
If I did it again it would be a B&W. That's my opinion but I know others like the Reese.
