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rhagfo
Oct 29, 2015Explorer III
MainerBob wrote:
I have the same one, "Draw-Tite." Mine was in the truck when I got it. Since my "new" trailer has a Sidewinder I haven't needed the slider. Are you all sure about hitching with the jaws closed and will that also go for hitching with the Sidewinder? I always hitch with the handle pulled out and jaws open. Does it make a difference?
If the handle isn't locked, and the jaws are shut they will open around the pin as you back in, then snap shut, the handle will move out as the jaws open.
This is the way I always do it, it allows a pull test as soon as the handle pops shut, as the jaws are forced shut when you pull on the pin.

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