Heavy hitch head, ideas on lifting/moving it?
Ok, I know this sounds kinda wimpy :) but, I have a Blue Ox hitch set-up for my travel trailer, and the hitch head must weigh about 50 pounds. As I mature gracefully, I'd like to find a way to pick ...
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Proper lifting is the key. You need to lift it so that the weight is not offset from your body.
My way looks goofy, but is really easy and effective.
I remove my locking hitch pin, and install it in the top unused drawbar hole. Then I turn around, so my backside is to the hitch/TV. Then I spread my legs and back over the hitch head, srtaddling it. Next I reach down with both hands and grab both sides of the hitch pin. A slight lift and walking forward, and I have the head suspended between my legs. It is perfectly cntered with my body, allowing maximum strength.
A little duck walking gets me where I need to go very easily. To install, just reverse the procedure. Inserting the drawbar into the receiver is easier that you would think. You don't need to get it perfect while backing up. Just get it in the hole, then turn around to adjust it.
My way looks goofy, but is really easy and effective.
I remove my locking hitch pin, and install it in the top unused drawbar hole. Then I turn around, so my backside is to the hitch/TV. Then I spread my legs and back over the hitch head, srtaddling it. Next I reach down with both hands and grab both sides of the hitch pin. A slight lift and walking forward, and I have the head suspended between my legs. It is perfectly cntered with my body, allowing maximum strength.
A little duck walking gets me where I need to go very easily. To install, just reverse the procedure. Inserting the drawbar into the receiver is easier that you would think. You don't need to get it perfect while backing up. Just get it in the hole, then turn around to adjust it.
