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Red-Rover
Explorer
Dec 20, 2017

Owners of Reese Elite 5th Wheel Hitch

I recently bought a used 2013 Reese Elite 5th wheel hitch and am questioning jaw position when engaging the trailer kingpin. When I open the jaw by pulling back the lever to the lock open position, the throat of the hitch is still partially blocked by some of the jaw.Is this normal and does this move out of the way when trailer kingpin bears against it?
  • Fire19's avatar
    Fire19
    Explorer
    Dec 20, 2017
    That is the way mine works,I had it checked out and the Dealer stated it is working correctly.
  • jsum's avatar
    jsum
    Explorer
    Dec 20, 2017
    Red-Rover wrote:
    I recently bought a used 2013 Reese Elite 5th wheel hitch and am questioning jaw position when engaging the trailer kingpin. When I open the jaw by pulling back the lever to the lock open position, the throat of the hitch is still partially blocked by some of the jaw.Is this normal and does this move out of the way when trailer kingpin bears against it?


    Yes this is normal.......
  • Red-Rover's avatar
    Red-Rover
    Explorer
    Dec 20, 2017
    Thanks folks for your rapid replies. What a great resource this forum is!
  • lenr's avatar
    lenr
    Explorer III
    Dec 20, 2017
    When that bit that sticks out gets pushed back it unlocks so that jaw closes around the pin as you continue to back up. If you stopped backing before the jaw latches and then pulled forward, the jaw will lock closed. Then you have to get out and open latch it again. Wonder how I know this?

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