Trouble Opening 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
We have a Reese Elite RE18 trailer hitch. About half the time when pulling into a campground, the release arm will not let go. We have to rock the truck in drive and reverse three or four times before...
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I have the same hitch and noticed the same issue with it getting more finicky over time. I agree with everyone's advice regarding chocks etc. Here's a couple things that I had good luck with, I spray Teflon lube ( dries and does not attract dirt ) on the pin and flange of the jaw a couple times a year or when it gets cranky. The head of our hitch pops off with two pins really easily so I regularly lube all the underside mechanism with the same. Another lube spot is the handle itself, the design of it is like a sword going in a scabbard, when it gets dry in there a little side load creates a lot of friction it's easy to lube it with the head off.
OP I hope this helps.
I have the same hitch and noticed the same issue with it getting more finicky over time. I agree with everyone's advice regarding chocks etc. Here's a couple things that I had good luck with, I spray Teflon lube ( dries and does not attract dirt ) on the pin and flange of the jaw a couple times a year or when it gets cranky. The head of our hitch pops off with two pins really easily so I regularly lube all the underside mechanism with the same. Another lube spot is the handle itself, the design of it is like a sword going in a scabbard, when it gets dry in there a little side load creates a lot of friction it's easy to lube it with the head off.
OP I hope this helps.
