2 5/8" ball hard to release
Occasionally over the years It has been a real chore releasing the hitch ball from my trailer socket on this trailer. I always grease the ball when attaching my trailer. Yesterday upon arriving at Go...
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Maybe I am confused, but 2 5/8 is an unusual size. I am pretty sure I tow with 2 5/16 and that is the standard size. Apologies if I have it backwards.
Expect it was a typo, if you have to jump on the hitch to get it to release, it is probably under tension and backing the tow rig up a quarter of an inch will usually release it. Or you may have to pull forward ever so slightly. Figure out which way the problem is and take correct action. It likely won't be the same every time.
It is also possible that the hitch mechanism is bent slightly causing this. The one I had that was bent was not possible to straighten so I ended up replacing it. It was not welded (utility trailer) so replacing was easy. TT usually have them welded... making it harder.
The latching mechanism may be adjusted too tight also, making it hard to unhitch. Be careful messing with that, too loose and you have other issues.
Expect it was a typo, if you have to jump on the hitch to get it to release, it is probably under tension and backing the tow rig up a quarter of an inch will usually release it. Or you may have to pull forward ever so slightly. Figure out which way the problem is and take correct action. It likely won't be the same every time.
It is also possible that the hitch mechanism is bent slightly causing this. The one I had that was bent was not possible to straighten so I ended up replacing it. It was not welded (utility trailer) so replacing was easy. TT usually have them welded... making it harder.
The latching mechanism may be adjusted too tight also, making it hard to unhitch. Be careful messing with that, too loose and you have other issues.
- Lance without a doubt , I own one , go to the Lance Owner group and who will get fair answer.
Lance owners of America - I do own a 2014 Minnie Winnie 2101DS and really like it. The quality, fit and finish is very good. We just returned from a 900 mile round trip to the Texas gulf coast. We spent 5 days in it and all went very well. It is just the 2 of us and 1 small dog. If we had 3 kids and a big dog it wouldn't be so comfortable. I do like having full hookups because the two 25 gallon holding tanks fill up pretty fast.
- Don't own a Lance but have read a lot of good stuff about them. Winni, I don't know.
- Both Minnie Winnie and Lance have TPO Brite Tek roofs
- buying any RV is a cr@p shoot. making it a winnie lessens the risk IMHO. does either the winnie or lance have a rubber roof? if so , get the other one.
bumpy - I had a Winnebago MinnieWinnie and was unhappy with the quality. For the best 4 season trailer, look at Northwoods Mfg or Lance like you already are.
- I am one of the 7.3 % that believe a 9200 GVW duramax towing a 7280 # GVW 21T Komfort non-slide trailer is the best compromise .
I made that choice a dozen years ago and it fits .
Immediately prior I had a 36 foot diesel pusher , a 26 foot slideout trailer , and a 16 foot Nomad 1661 trailer .
My best friend tows a 29 foot fancy 5th wheel with a Powerstroke , and our other close camper buddy uses a huge cabover camper on a new 4 door duramax long box pickup.
We are best friends and none of us would change our camper . - Winnebago trailer or motor home? For year round use, you need a four season trailer, which rules out smaller Winnebago trailers. I think Lance makes a 4 season trailer....so you will have to do some research.
- It also depends on what you want to spend .
- Hi.. Opinion on what? Campers are mostly in what layout you want and quality...
Boon docking how many days? Access to dumps or water?
Winter camping?
Whats your tow vehicle?
Kids?
Its really an open ended question...
