Do you lock or unlock the hitch while pulling your TT?

Huntindog wrote:
Everyone that is locking thiers...

I assume you are all using WD?

If so try this the next time you are hitched up with WD engaged.
Open/unlatch the coupler. Then use your jack to try and lift it off of the ball.

It can't be done.

And, if just one thing fails on your WD system your trailer is free to pop right off the ball..

I fail to see a valid reason to not at least stick a pin through the lock hole on the coupler like this..



A mere $1.38 to save you and other motorists from having a very bad day.. Heck it is the absolutely cheapest safety item you will ever find that you can buy..

Step up a couple of Dollars and you can get one with a tether chain like this..



The chain when connected prevents you from accidentally losing it..

An actual lock on the coupler is not needed, a pin or bolt is sufficient and prevents the coupler lever from flipping to the open position..

If that coupler lever does flip up, your going to have a lot of slop/,movement between the ball and coupler.. The resulting movement would not be safe or fun each time you start and stop.

Myself, I do add a lock to the coupler lever, not to prevent the lever from flipping up while traveling but to prevent someone from playing games and unlocking the coupler or removing and taking my trailer if I am out of sight from it..