Reese Hitch problem and Tech Bulletin

Cummins12V98 wrote:

rhagfo wrote:

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.

Hey Russ does this hitch work the same as yours? As you know I have seen a lot of this type hitch having problems.

Why yes the hitch does, the operator doesn't! :B

Keep in mind that this most used hitch on the market, and a lot of first timers, with all kinds of crazy ideas on the correct way to hitch. Most of which result in High Hitching>

#1. While I have forgotten to lock the handle twice, once went about 300' before remembering, then the 20 mile run, that proved to me that 100% of the drops is operator error. I believe most high hitch due to improper hitching procedure. I usually have the the pin box 1"+ lower than the hitch.

#2 Once the jaws shut, I do a quick pull test, as if the handle in "in" the pin is captured as soon as the jaws snap shut behind it. This is without leaving the cab.

#3. That and I have made what I feel is a very important change to my hitch! I took the kick up out of the release handle.