B&W fail or Operator Error?
Not my truck, trailer or hitch. Buddy of mine had this happen to him a couple of weeks ago. Said he did a pull test, all was good. When he pulled out of the campsite it disconnected. I do not have any...
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MFL wrote:Fulltimer50 wrote:
I dont understand some peoples obsession with not using proper procedures or included safety features. The pin in the handles is there for a reason why not us it? Is it soooo hard to do a pull test?
Of course you should pin the B&W handle, or better yet use a padlock, so someone cannot pull the pin!
John's buddy...the rig in pictures, stated he did a pull test. The pull test failed to save him from this disaster!
On hitch pictured, a visual test would have alerted him, that something is not right. Handle not closed properly? A gap between hitch head and pinbox? Jaws not full wrapped around pin? East to SEE, if you understand how this hitch works.
Some folks are more mechanically minded than others, but knowing and understanding how YOUR hitch works, no matter the brand, adds much to the safe hookup of any hitch.
Jerry
IMO there has been so much hype about NOT being able drop a fifth wheel with a B&W , its done a disservice to some . Here is a good example ,they all can drop a fifth wheel , except a Andersen . Yes I have read where they have not locked the hitch ,but have yet to read where one has jumped the ball .
