Forum Discussion

Duke-44's avatar
Duke-44
Explorer
Jun 26, 2017

Locking bar hard to move on Brophy hitch

I'm having a hard time hitching and unhitching my 5ver. The locking bar seems to be sticking. I cannot pull it out by hand. I, actually, have had to resort to hitting the handle w/ a 5 lb. sledge numerous times to get the bar to come out with no pressure from the pin on it. It is also hard to get it back in.????
Help please???
  • Duke-44's avatar
    Duke-44
    Explorer
    Jun 28, 2017
    I ended up getting the PRO Series 16 K. I hope it works well.
  • eHoefler's avatar
    eHoefler
    Explorer II
    Jun 27, 2017
    Try backing into the pin to release the load off of the lock. If the truck rolls forward or the trailer backwards against the lock, it will be difficult if not impossible to open the hitch.
  • Duke-44's avatar
    Duke-44
    Explorer
    Jun 27, 2017
    rhagfo wrote:
    Duke-44 wrote:
    mhardin wrote:
    Does it open and close OK without the kingpin inside?



    No it doesn't. It is bound somehow. It is in the open and unlocked position with nothing as I can see keeping from closing.
    The bar is 1/2"thick x 2 1/2" wide.

    Time for either a rebuild old, or better yet a new hitch.


    I think you are right. I am going shopping tomorrow.
  • rhagfo's avatar
    rhagfo
    Explorer III
    Jun 27, 2017
    Duke-44 wrote:
    mhardin wrote:
    Does it open and close OK without the kingpin inside?



    No it doesn't. It is bound somehow. It is in the open and unlocked position with nothing as I can see keeping from closing.
    The bar is 1/2"thick x 2 1/2" wide.

    Time for either a rebuild old, or better yet a new hitch.
  • Duke-44's avatar
    Duke-44
    Explorer
    Jun 27, 2017
    mhardin wrote:
    Does it open and close OK without the kingpin inside?



    No it doesn't. It is bound somehow. It is in the open and unlocked position with nothing as I can see keeping from closing.
    The bar is 1/2"thick x 2 1/2" wide.
  • mhardin's avatar
    mhardin
    Explorer
    Jun 27, 2017
    Does it open and close OK without the kingpin inside?

    If it is only when hitched, try putting the truck in neutral and releasing the brake. Frequently, mine is just in a bind and will release after I take the strain off.
  • Duke-44's avatar
    Duke-44
    Explorer
    Jun 26, 2017
    starsabove wrote:
    have you tryed closing and opening it without using the pin just a block of wood or bar.

    I'm not sure what you mean??
  • starsabove's avatar
    starsabove
    Explorer
    Jun 26, 2017
    have you tryed closing and opening it without using the pin just a block of wood or bar.
  • Duke-44's avatar
    Duke-44
    Explorer
    Jun 26, 2017
    Yep, I took another look at it. I am wondering if it is bent. The spring is cocked, but the locking bar is not even touching the trigger that keeps it from slamming closed behind the king pin.

About Fifth Wheel Group

19,006 PostsLatest Activity: Feb 16, 2025