Fiver Pin Separated From Hitch on Interstate
We're both OK, but we were really shaken when our fiver separated from the hitch at 65mph on I-64 near Williamsburg VA Thursday morning. We have more than enough to be thankful and grateful for this y...
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Cummins12V98 wrote:Hannibal wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:Hannibal wrote:
That's why I've only used a Reese two jaw 5th wheel hitch Russ. Very simple and reliable design. The geometry of the OP's hitch looks like a failure waiting to happen.
Have you physically turned one upside down and looked at how it is made?
About four times a year to lubricate as it's fairly light weight compared to the B&W and easy to maintain. I used mine for 18 years from one truck to the next.
Not asking about your REESE. YOU said "the op's hitch is a failure waiting to happen".
To be more CLEAR have YOU turned a B&W upside down to see how it's made?"
Negative. Never had the desire. Reese has served me very well for many years. Can you even turn over a B&W without a winch?
