we have a 16K huskey slider hitch. last trip home, pulled release lever and it would not release 100% from trailer pin. upon searching it, I noticed that release mechanism was still sticking at about an inch out, therefore the pin would not release. in order to unhook I had to apply trailer brakes with brake controller and yank ahead to release. has anyone else encountered this problem, new to us. and if so any thoughts on how to correct this. any help is muchly appreciated.

Don't know about the Husky latch mechanism, but on my current hitch and my previous hitch both with a wrap around latch mechanism I sometimes had to back the truck slightly into the hitch to relieve pressure off the latch to be able pull the handle.

I've had mine stick a few times. I've found that if I lift the 5r too high it will bind. If I lift the trailer just till I see the hitch head wobble slightly, then pull the release handle it will usually open and release with ease. When it has stuck I found that if I put it in reverse and push back just slightly it will release. If the Kingpin has any pressure on it at all it will be difficult to unlatch.

Same with my Reese 20K, back slightly to take pressure off pin to release

Is the hitch mechanism properly lubricated? They will get sticky when dry!

use to have the same problem with reese hitch, fixed it with a B&W hitch..

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azjeffh
Explorer
Aug 05, 2017
Foot on brake and put into neutral, release brake and let truck settle (it may be forward or aft depending), put in park and pull handle.
slickest1
Explorer
Aug 05, 2017
I usually give it a bump back also. Just be sure you have your wheels chocked.
I almost had a disaster.
snowpeke
Explorer
Aug 05, 2017
Mine does that my fix is I use a bungie cord and it pulls it out all the way.
Coach-man
Explorer
Aug 05, 2017
I have found that one the reverse "bumb" is good, but if you would then just put it in neutral and let it "settle" that usually takes off any stress on the mechanism!
pennysmom09
Explorer
Aug 04, 2017
Yes, we always give it the reverse "bump" to get it to release.
honda1
Explorer
Aug 04, 2017
use to have the same problem with reese hitch, fixed it with a B&W hitch..
Fiverwheel
Explorer
Aug 04, 2017
Is the hitch mechanism properly lubricated? They will get sticky when dry!
DReisinger
Explorer
Aug 04, 2017
Same with my Reese 20K, back slightly to take pressure off pin to release
wrgrs50s
Explorer
Aug 04, 2017
I've had mine stick a few times. I've found that if I lift the 5r too high it will bind. If I lift the trailer just till I see the hitch head wobble slightly, then pull the release handle it will usually open and release with ease. When it has stuck I found that if I put it in reverse and push back just slightly it will release. If the Kingpin has any pressure on it at all it will be difficult to unlatch.
BB_TX
Nomad
Aug 04, 2017
Don't know about the Husky latch mechanism, but on my current hitch and my previous hitch both with a wrap around latch mechanism I sometimes had to back the truck slightly into the hitch to relieve pressure off the latch to be able pull the handle.

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