Hitch/Unhitch
After seeing the post "Bad Day" it made me wonder how people hitch and unhitch their 5er. I always make sure the rig is higher by just a bit than the hitch. Maybe a 1/4 to 1/2" and then back the truck...
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dapperdan wrote:lakeside013104 wrote:
Old-Biscuit's method works for me. The only thing I would add is: Pay attention, no distractions, double check each step, and most importantly, DO NOT hurry.
Lakeside
I totally agree with these statements!! We were in West Yellowstone MT last fall, the guy next to us struck up a conversation with me while I started wrap things up so we could get moving. I wasn't paying enough attention to what I was doing and I pulled away with one of the BAL X chocks still between the wheels!!
You have to really PAY ATTENTION to what you're doing or bad things can happen. Luckily for us there wasn't any damage to the tires or the chock. I try to stick with a routine both setting up and breaking down but last September I let myself get a little distracted.
Dan
I stop what I'm doing, engage in a little conversation then state "Well best get back to what I was doing, nice talking with you. Have a nice day" Then I START all over.
