Hitch removal acceptable procedure?
I have seen two 5th wheels so far, that have had the hitch suspended off the pin and the truck was out from underneath, being used for whatever the owner wants to do with it. When he decides he wants ...
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It can/has been done.
Hitches are heavy....5vrs landing gear/king pin can easily lift them out of truck
Some concerns (not mine)
Jaws getting damaged by weight of hitch hanging from them
King Pin getting damaged by weight of hitch hanging from it
Handle getting moved, releasing hitch and it falling off king pin
When I was strapping young man I would do it myself.
Then I got a bit older......still strong but I work smarter now and use mechanical advantages when possible.
I have NO concerns using king pin to lift hitch out/in truck and it can hang on king pin. If pin or jaws prone to damage/failure....then wouldn't trust them when towing
Hitches are heavy....5vrs landing gear/king pin can easily lift them out of truck
Some concerns (not mine)
Jaws getting damaged by weight of hitch hanging from them
King Pin getting damaged by weight of hitch hanging from it
Handle getting moved, releasing hitch and it falling off king pin
When I was strapping young man I would do it myself.
Then I got a bit older......still strong but I work smarter now and use mechanical advantages when possible.
I have NO concerns using king pin to lift hitch out/in truck and it can hang on king pin. If pin or jaws prone to damage/failure....then wouldn't trust them when towing
