Problem with B&W Hitch
Just pulled in to my campsite and tried to release my B&W 18K Patriot hitch and it will not free the pin. I must have damaged the mechanism as the release bar will pull back BUT the jaws stay fixed o...
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fj12ryder wrote:
Part of the reason people have trouble with the B&W hitch is part of the reason it's such a good hitch. It simply won't release if there is any pressure on the jaws. So If you're having issues with it not releasing, you've not relieved the pressure from the jaws.
If you have problems, pin the handle open, back up, then pull forward, problem solved. FWIW I've never had to do that in 8 years, but I have had to make sure the hitch was unloaded though.
YUP, I recommend using the 1/8" slip plate from Hensley so it's easier to "SEE" when the weight is off the hitch. With the 1" this jaws it's harder to see the clearance.
