Trailer hitch pin
When you insert a hitch into the receiver, you secure it with the hitch pin. Considering receivers and and balls are rated for different weights, has anyone ever seen a rating on a hitch pin? And ha...
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JRscooby wrote:Old-Biscuit wrote:
Also why everyone should check/recheck there equipment ANYtime you get ready to GO.
Prior to leaving CG
Before leaving Rest Area
After stopping at a restaurant
ANYTIME you have been away from your rig
I do a walk away everytime. Habit!
Yes, before you leave. But I like to check every thing just as soon as I stop. Touch each tire and hub for heat. Earlier I find the problem the better.
As for the pin. When you think about the TW forcing the ball mount off-center of the hole, it would take a lot of force to pull the mount out even without the pin.
I check tire/hub/rotor temps with Infrared Temp Gun when I stop....walk around and do a visual then run to the bathroom
upon return I check hookup/connections and just a general look over
Takes but a few minutes and is worth the 'p''p' dance :B
