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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More updates. Was able to loosen the top 4 bolts I mentioned earlier. Was in a campground and will need to take the hitch apart to loosen the 4 bottoms.
Not sure if this is a good option, because those bad boys are TORQUED. Had to stand on the Allen Wrench to get them to budge. Once the broke loose, they seemed fairly loose - could turn the Allen wrench by hand. Didn't get close to 1/4 turn. I snugged them back up a little.
Sprayed the rods with lithium.
When I got home, I pulled the lever and squeezed the trailer brakes. Took a little gas to get the hitch to start sliding. Once it started moving, I hit my brakes, Then I gave it a little gas and it slid in to place with a much smaller bump.
Not sure if the bolts, the lithium or just plain luck made the difference. But, seemed smoother this time.
Also, just a clarification from the B&W manual. It says it is not necessary to lube. It does not say to not lube them. I had in my mind that it told me not to lube them. Seems like it is much better. Will continue to monitor. Our next campground in July will not require backing. But, will need to back when we are back home.
Not sure if this is a good option, because those bad boys are TORQUED. Had to stand on the Allen Wrench to get them to budge. Once the broke loose, they seemed fairly loose - could turn the Allen wrench by hand. Didn't get close to 1/4 turn. I snugged them back up a little.
Sprayed the rods with lithium.
When I got home, I pulled the lever and squeezed the trailer brakes. Took a little gas to get the hitch to start sliding. Once it started moving, I hit my brakes, Then I gave it a little gas and it slid in to place with a much smaller bump.
Not sure if the bolts, the lithium or just plain luck made the difference. But, seemed smoother this time.
Also, just a clarification from the B&W manual. It says it is not necessary to lube. It does not say to not lube them. I had in my mind that it told me not to lube them. Seems like it is much better. Will continue to monitor. Our next campground in July will not require backing. But, will need to back when we are back home.
