Reese Hitch problem and Tech Bulletin
While unhitching my Montana HC from my Reese 16K hitch, the hitch handle suddenly came loose in my hand. The jaws stayed open, so was able to unhitch, but upon investigation I found that the C-Clip at...
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pnwham wrote:
While unhitching my Montana HC from my Reese 16K hitch, the hitch handle suddenly came loose in my hand...........They even state "At low speeds, if a sequence of multipoint failure events occurs,the King Pin may become unlatched." I can see how this could happen, as it is the handle in its locked position that locks the jaws shut.
Rich 2014 Montana HC 293RK pulled by a 2014 Chevy 2500 Gas
"if a sequence of multipoint failure events occurs"
It would take more than the handle becoming disconnecting to allow the jaws to open! Likely another "C" clip failure would need to happen or the pre-load spring to fail.
I have towed over 20 miles with my handle NOT locked! Low speed, high speed, stop and go, tight turns, and railroad tracks, never let go! The jaws are forced shut the harder you pull.
