BarneyS wrote:
CHD Dad wrote:
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I think one owner actually just disconnects the chains using the clevis and leaves the plate on. Not sure why he does that but that would also be easy.
I suspect that the reason is because of the chance that the whole ball/coupler may come out of the tapered socket that it sits in. If that were to happen after lifting it up then the truck would slam back down very quickly and could injure you.
Barney
I have thought of that happening but Andersen said you need a pretty stout press to get that ball out. It could definitely still happen, especially with a heavy TV. I normally just back off the nuts so never worry about it. I have a manual tongue jack so its just as fast and easier for me to spin the nut loose.