Coupler clamps
Last weekend, I hooked up and disconnected my tt for the first time by myself. I moved it from a campground into storage. I was overly cautious about safety and took every precaution. However proud I ...
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SoundGuy wrote:Dutch_12078 wrote:
Generally, if the latch is closed enough to install a safety pin or padlock in the mating holes, it's securely latched.ScottG wrote:
Exactly this!
Disagree, as that's exactly what happened to me in our early popup days - lowered the coupler on the ball, thought the ball was correctly seated within the coupler, snapped the clasp shut, and put a lock through the hole. Pulled out of the driveway and was immediately shocked to learn the coupler was sitting atop the ball. :E In this case "generally" isn't good enough, you want to know that coupler is properly trapped. ;)
OK, apparently we need to add the phrase "make sure the coupler goes down over the ball." Never thought I would have to actually tell anyone that particular point.
