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glazier
Explorer II
Jul 30, 2013

Removing the Hitch

I have read many post on different options to remove the heavy hitches from the beds of trucks, I wanted to show how I do it. My garage door is 12' x 14' and when the door is up there is just no way to attach something above it with the truck setting there. My solution was to make a light weight beam to attach a hoist.

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  • jcullipher's avatar
    jcullipher
    Explorer
    Jul 31, 2013
    I just pull the pins on the rails while hooked to trailer, hit the jacks and pull up, leaving it hanging on the kingpin till spring. Quick, easy and out of the way.
  • DRM796's avatar
    DRM796
    Explorer II
    Jul 31, 2013
    Never gave it any thought. Just hopped up into the bed of the pickup, carried hitch to tailgate. Hop out of truck and carry hitch into garage
  • Hoppypoppy's avatar
    Hoppypoppy
    Explorer
    Jul 30, 2013
    I bought a small winch from Harbor freight and installed it on the ceiling of my garage. Back under it...raise the hitch...pull out...lower the hitch onto a "piano mover", and store it out of the way. Takes 5 - 10 minutes and zero strain.
  • glazier's avatar
    glazier
    Explorer II
    Jul 30, 2013
    Water-Bug wrote:
    I use the FEL (Front End Loader) on my CUT (Compact Utility Tractor).


    I have a Kubota, and a Hyster Fork Lift parked next to that building the fiver is in. I was posting this for a simple solution to folks that may not have access to those items
  • Tango__AE7UI's avatar
    Tango__AE7UI
    Explorer
    Jul 30, 2013
    Fortunately, I am still able at my age (71) to install and remove my B&W hitch from my truck.
    It is stored on a 4 wheel dolly.
  • Water-Bug's avatar
    Water-Bug
    Explorer II
    Jul 30, 2013
    I use the FEL (Front End Loader) on my CUT (Compact Utility Tractor).

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