advice on 5th wheel hitch option
We have recently moved from a TT to a 5th wheel and will need to install a 5th wheel hitch. Originally I was going going to go the cost conscience route and put in a B&W patriot manual slider that was...
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ford truck guy wrote:
2 things -
#1 - Unable to unhook on an angle.... In all the years I had my Superglide, NOT ONCE did I have an issue because of not being straight.... ..A little fore sight and planning..
#2 - unable to unlatch - .. I ONLY had this issue a few times, to correct it I would: place the trailer brakes on and hit reverse... once It am tight against the front of the hitch head, place the parking brake on an d place it into park... Get out and the handle would release 100% of the time...
Like stated before, sometimes they like to have the pressure removed from the rear of the jaws..
As pointed out, as you confirmed , they are glitchy. I watched my friend I know the score. Yes you can do all those things , get the truck straight , get back in the truck etc etc . They are a pricey hitch ,as said people just need to be aware of the issues .
I have had three different fifth wheel hitches , in that time period 14 years , ONCE I couldn’t pull the handle open , I had raised a little too much put a bind on it , I simplify lowered it and pulled the handle .
