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TexasATM
Explorer
Jun 05, 2015

trouble with ProPride, leaving on vacation Sunday, need help

I put this in the travel trailer section, but then realized it may be better here. Sorry for the duplication. I am having an issue with my ProPride hitch that I'm hoping ya'll can help with. I i...
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Ron_Gratz
Explorer
Jun 06, 2015
Backing at too sharp an angle between TV and TT is a likely cause of the Frame Bracket slippage (yoke doesn't "slip" -- frame bracket slips and allows rear end of yoke to move).

The theoretical maximum articulation is about 83 degrees. If you jackknife the TV/TT into a sharper angle, something is likely to give.
Frame Bracket slippage is one of the possibilities.

The PP installation instructions should specify a correct amount of U-bolt nut torque.

Ron

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