Slider hitch - How to Question
After several years of bumper pull, we bought a fifth wheel about a year and a half ago. I have learned how to tow and back a 5th. I have a short bed truck and up until about 2 months ago, I had no ...
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Cummins12V98 wrote:
Per B&W
To slide hitch back
1. While the trailer is coupled, set the trailer brakes and/or chock the trailer wheels.
2. Pull the handle towards the rear of the truck to move it to the unlocked position.
3. Pull the truck forward slowly until the handle falls into the locked position.
4. Release the trailer brakes, un-chock the trailer and
To return hitch to towing position
1. Once the trailer is satisfactorily positioned, set the trailer brakes and/or chock the trailer wheels.
2. Pull the handle towards the rear of the truck to move it to the unlocked position.
3. Move the truck slowly in reverse until the handle falls and is in the locked position.
4. Release the trailer brakes and/or un-chock the trailer.
B&W clearly states "Note: No lubrication of the sliding mechanism is necessary."
I might send them a note and update how to return to towing position.
With the trailer unhitched, climb in the bed of your truck.
Pull the handle towards the rear of the truck to move it to the unlocked position.
Push the hitch toward the front of the truck with your hands until the handle falls and is in the locked position.
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