What happens when you are distracted

fj12ryder wrote:
But if you'll notice: it looks like the hitch arm is pinned open. Doing that almost guarantees that you'll drop the 5th wheel at some point.

I think you hit the nail on the head, Howard. I'm a bit foggy this AM and that didn't occur to me. If so, there's no way for the jaws to close at all! The locking handle is very far forward, which would indicate this condition, IMO.

Lyle

Typically with the B&W, this could happen when one unhitches and drives out before the 5th wheel's landing legs are down. It's not a hitch problem, it's a process problem.

Rusty

Same with the TrailerSaver hitch - has a lever that has to be in the 10'oclock position to hitch, then automatically locks in the 9'oclock position. If you don't see either visually before and after, then you are done for and can suffer the same as above!

But if you'll notice: it looks like the hitch arm is pinned open. Doing that almost guarantees that you'll drop the 5th wheel at some point.

newman fulltimer wrote:
What did you do just not close the hitch?

I'd like to know, too. That's a B&W Companion, and you almost have to purposely screw something up to do this.

Lyle

What did you do just not close the hitch?

OOPS.....and I understand about distraction. What amazes me are the OTHER campers that should know better, that stop you in mid hookup or unhooking.....yeah..you wanna visit, come AFTER we set up the chairs and open the can of beer!

That can make a grown man cry...

OUCH!!