Problems hitching and un hitching

profdant139 wrote:
NamMedevac, that is a clever solution! I will file that one away in the "just in case" folder. Thanks!

Thanks sport.

toedtoes wrote:
I'm just going to point out that the OP stated that he does not camp where everything is perfectly level and straight and that is what he needs a solution for, so this isn't a solution that will work for his needs. Doesn't matter if it is a stupid or great idea - it's not applicable for the question.

No _________but it may benefit others just as it has me when I read about the technique on another RV forum s

Maaf untuk orang tua yang cemburu

What’s with the hispanolly?
My Spanglish is rusty but I’m not jealous of your answer?

And to be fair, yes it’s an option. But like scoob pointed out, not a great option as a matter of course or for someone who’s struggling in the first place with the hitch in general.
It’s like recommending someone use a hi lift jack. If they have to ask, they probably shouldn’t be using a hi lift jack.

I'm just going to point out that the OP stated that he does not camp where everything is perfectly level and straight and that is what he needs a solution for, so this isn't a solution that will work for his needs. Doesn't matter if it is a stupid or great idea - it's not applicable for the question.

Lo siento por los viejos celosos


Glad to do so

NamMedevac 70 wrote:
Well sorry to inform you dog that it was perfectly safe and worked well for me the few times I had to do this but you of course ignored the fact I said to keep the trailer and truck perfectly level and straight with each other and on level ground with wheels fully choked. No damage to anything. I have read on several RV forums that many others have done this when everything else failed and have been told to do this at an RV dealer. I suspect you are just plain and you are now on my small block list sport.

I might as well be on the list too. I have cut off, and replaced 2 jacks when somebody tried it. One claimed that was how he always did it with his boss' Bobcat trailer. Now you think somebody that is having issues jacking coupler off the ball will keep things straight?

Well sorry to inform you dog that it was perfectly safe and worked well for me the few times I had to do this but you of course ignored the fact I said to keep the trailer and truck perfectly level and straight with each other and on level ground with wheels fully choked. No damage to anything. I have read on several RV forums that many others have done this when everything else failed and have been told to do this at an RV dealer. I suspect you are a Lo siento por los viejos celosos

This thread is as inane as the one above it about a cinder block and a person who is afraid to level his camper up.
Honestly, if you folks are having issues with these types of things, motel rooms are a better choice.

Also, in 30 + years and 100s of different trailers, I can count on zero fingers how many times I’ve had to remove the pin from the “hitch ball shank thingy”, or receiver, in English, to unhook a trailer. That is a dumb idea on most accords and not a great suggestion.

profdant139 wrote:
NamMedevac, that is a clever solution! I will file that one away in the "just in case" folder. Thanks!

Not really that clever. If the TV receiver does not move exactly parallel with the ballmount it can bind and pull the trailer, bending the jack.
I don't think I have ever seen a coupler that did not adjust, and I'm positive I would never buy one.
With the tongue secure on the jack, put your shoulders on the ground where you can see how the latch works. On most there is a wedge that can drop down and back when you work the lever. Now the linkage will pull it up/forward but does not push it open. Once the wedge moves back, the ball is free to travel. But before it can move down in relation to coupler, it must move back. Any bind in the wedge to keep it from dropping on it's own, the ball will not force it. That bind can come from trailer pushing against TV, (or TV push trailer, force is same) if on hill. Or, if trailer is pulling back from TV, the ball is held in the cup-shaped space at the front of coupler. But if the issue happens every time you unhook it is most likely that cleaning and lube will solve the issue.
BTW, most times I unhook I pull the pin, stick the ball back in coupler, and latch it. Protect shins from grease (and knots), keeps road dust off ball, the right ball/mount is with trailer next tow. And most important to me, when I pull the ball out, mount it back on TV, I know the wedge is open to reduce the chance of latching it above the ball/dropping the trailer.

NamMedevac, that is a clever solution! I will file that one away in the "just in case" folder. Thanks!