laknox wrote:
Well, as one who has dropped his FW and also has a B&W hitch, I admit it was 100% user error...after 15 years of using this hitch dozens of times. As far as the head separating from the base, B&W themselves said that this was as designed. It is to prevent the FW from rolling the truck, too. Better to sacrifice the trailer than endanger the people in the truck.
Lyle
Sorry to hear this happened to you Lyle! If this was recent with your still newish FW, I hope it was not damaged.
I do sometimes lock my hitch open, when releasing under certain conditions.
Hope your truck is repaired, and was covered by insurance.
Happy Holidays to you and family!
Jerry