I don't come around here these days much....

RRinNFla wrote:
A lot of interesting comments about common sense (which isn't common) but not a lot of answers to OP's question. So, hopefully, some common sense answer.

I have an older pullrite, and unless they have changed design significantly, you will need a "capture plate" on your hitch pin. The capture plate is a triangular piece which causes the hitch to turn when you turn the TV, so that the mechanism can engage when you turn too far, and cause the hitch to slide back.

The other thing I would note is that you need to ease the forward tension from the tow vehicle to free up the hitch to release. Once I have the trailer where I want it, I do this by lowering the landing gear, extend the gear until all the weight is on the gear (I see a small gap between the hitch plate and pin plate). Then I get in the TV and put it in reverse while on the brake, slowly release the brake and let the TV rock back slightly. Then jerk the handle to release the hitch.


As a prior poster suggested, when you re-hitch, you get a positive click which is good confirmation that the hitch is secure, but like the prior post, I always double check with the tug test before I raise the landing gear.

It's the only hitch I have ever owned, and I think I am spoiled. It is a great product.

Yes, I agree with all of this. the resounding click when it completely hitches is very satisfying. Funny, since this was our first fiver and superglide, the capture plate was just standard for us. Unhitching is a little trickier than hitching and it does take a little practice. There have been times when we have had to try a few things to get it to release....putting TV in reverse and/or adjust front jacks. The first few times were very frustrating, but now we can get it in a reasonable time.