Park to reverse hard to move lever

Cobra21 wrote:
Many rigs including my Chev. M.H. have the safety switch/relay that makes sure your brake peddle is pushed down before you can shift out of park. If your switch is acting up it will do exactly as you have described. This switch I think was located at or near the base of the steering column and brake peddle. It has a 2 wire switch, and I unplugged 1 or both wires and have had no further problems. And yes...you can now pull mine out of park without pressing on the brake peddle. I did not replace any parts, pulled the wire 5 years ago and am a "Happy Camper"
Brian

Do your brake lights still work properly?

Many rigs including my Chev. M.H. have the safety switch/relay that makes sure your brake peddle is pushed down before you can shift out of park. If your switch is acting up it will do exactly as you have described. This switch I think was located at or near the base of the steering column and brake peddle. It has a 2 wire switch, and I unplugged 1 or both wires and have had no further problems. And yes...you can now pull mine out of park without pressing on the brake peddle. I did not replace any parts, pulled the wire 5 years ago and am a "Happy Camper"
Brian

Gjac wrote:
I will try the parking brake next time it is difficult to shift.

Using it after will not help.

As you come to your stopping position... Firmly apply the parking brake while in neutral. Release the service brake and see if it rolls. Then put it in park.

Before you roll, move the selector to the gear you need before you release the parking brake.

Old-Biscuit wrote:

Gjac wrote:
It seems to be random on flat surfaces and wheel pointing straight.

Do you use 'parking brake'?

(Engage parking brake PRIOR to removing foot from brake pedal)

The only time I use the parking brake is when I use the jacks. This just started on this trip out west. I will try the parking brake next time it is difficult to shift.

Gjac wrote:
It seems to be random on flat surfaces and wheel pointing straight.

Do you use 'parking brake'?

(Engage parking brake PRIOR to removing foot from brake pedal)

It seems to be random on flat surfaces and wheel pointing straight.

K Charles wrote:
On what?

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1996 Georgie Boy Swinger,33ft,15,400lbs,P30 Chassis,Slide,Levelers,50amp,454Eng,Thorley Headers,Ram air intake,Hi-flow muffler,1000 watt inverter

Does it happen when you are parked on a grade or the front tire is against the curb?
Try setting the parking brake before you shift to park.

On what?

Wiggle the steering wheel while shifting from park.