Help! New to fifth wheels but had TT with Hesley Arrow previously. I've read all the manuals that came with the hitch, read as many posts as I can find but still can't find my problem. I've had no problem hitching but unhitching is another story! I have a Pullright 24k nonslider hitch and MorRyde pin box. My procedure is to lower the front landing gear just enough to remove the weight from the truck. Then I can't get the handle to pull! I've tried pulling the truck forward and even tried backward, raising more, raising less, spraying all the moving parts listed on the manual with white lithium grease and nada. It's taking me 30-45 mins before something happens and it miraculously moves. It works easy when unhitched so I know it's something I'm doing wrong. Dealer hitched it first time and I made sure it rode up on the plate when I hitched to prevent high hitching. A friendly neighbor tried and couldn't get it either.

According to Pullrite1)Set trailer wheel chocks to prevent forward/aft movmentBack into the blocked trailer slightly and set the parking brake while the truck is still in gear. This action will relieve pressure on the Lock Jaw Assembly before attempting to pull the Release Handle. 2)Lower the trailer jacks to the point of just touching the ground but do not raise the trailer at this point.3)Open the Lock Jaw Assembly by first lifting, then pulling the Release Handle towards you. 4)Lower the trailer jacks until the bottom of the King Pin Box is almost free of the top of the 5th Wheel Plate Make certain that the bottom of the King Pin is not so high that binding on the hitch Lock Jaw Assembly would result

On my rig after I set the chocks I pull the release handle before I put weight on the landing legs. Try it maybe when you raise rig it is binding.

Simple, it happens all the time. Just raise the RV up until the weight is off and maybe a bit more. If you pull the release and it's hard, make sure the RV is chocked, get in the truck and put it in reverse with your foot on the break. You may have to let it move reward just a bit, not the RV, just release the pressure. Then put the TV back in gear and pull the pin.

I am glad I have a B&W. I unpin the lever take the weight off the fifth wheel and pull forward. Friend has a Curt and he has to be centered and straight in front of 5er and no side to side angle or his won't release either.

I've got the Pullrite 18K and have the same challenges. You are doing it the same as me but I now I try to have the TV and 5er straight when I finish parking, then I set my chocks and raise the landing gear until the pin height is centered in the jaw. If it doesn't release I move the TV forward or back a bit as appropriate to relieve any stress and that usually works. It also helps to be mindful of any grade on your new site. If you had to push it uphill to park it then you will probably need to pull forward slightly after the landing gear is down, etc. It's all about finding that sweet spot. Once you find it life gets better. Also keep up the good cleaning and lubing you have been doing. It does help.

Help unhitching! | Good Sam Community

Obewan
Explorer
Aug 09, 2015
Thanks to all! Pulled the lever before putting any weight on the front landing gear - worked like a charm! First pull! Does scare the bejesus out of me not having any weight on the front landing legs when I pull the disconnect but it works! Just dropped them to touch the ground.
jimwooster
Explorer
Aug 06, 2015
Chock the wheels! Put the truck in neutral. You will feel the pressure release and put it back in park. Works everytime. PM if it works. I had same problem and finall figure neutral takes the pressure off the hitch.
Jim
lpxguy
Explorer
Aug 05, 2015
luckeydr wrote:
bpounds wrote:
lpxguy wrote:
hmmm my B&W will release even with pressure on it...guess it's a design thing.

You find that reassuring? I wouldn't.

Until you use one, you would not understand.

BINGO!
luckeydr
Explorer
Aug 05, 2015
bpounds wrote:
lpxguy wrote:
hmmm my B&W will release even with pressure on it...guess it's a design thing.

You find that reassuring? I wouldn't.

Until you use one, you would not understand.
rhagfo
Explorer III
Aug 04, 2015
lpxguy wrote:
hmmm my B&W will release even with pressure on it...guess it's a design thing.

Yep, pivot points in front of the jaws, one reason I don't like it! The pin is always trying to pull the jaws open. With my Reese pulling forward forces the jaws shut! I know this andd so once 5er is chocked if the release gives me any issues I just pull forward a bit, and set the parking brake.
bpounds
Nomad
Aug 04, 2015
lpxguy wrote:
hmmm my B&W will release even with pressure on it...guess it's a design thing.

You find that reassuring? I wouldn't.
lpxguy
Explorer
Aug 04, 2015
hmmm my B&W will release even with pressure on it...guess it's a design thing.
Racine96
Explorer
Aug 04, 2015
As some people said, put the FW tire blocks and back up a little to release the pressure.
Veebyes
Explorer II
Aug 04, 2015
If no release with simple pull step one, place truck in neutral to release pressure on pin, No release? Step two, DW gently backs truck to relieve pressure on pin. BINGO! Works every time.
Obewan
Explorer
Aug 04, 2015
Thanks! I'll be moving the camper on Sunday and will try some of these suggestions and report back.

Forum Discussion

Help unhitching!

About Fifth Wheel Group

Related Content

Leave TT Unhitched?

unhitching

Anderson Hitch - unhitching

Can't get unhitched!

Hitch/Unhitch