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BillB3857 wrote:
I would have a really hard time reaching a lock on my release lever. The big hips on my dually would require very long arms. Mine won't make it and I'm 6'4".
Sep-03-2014 06:02 PM
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Sep-03-2014 12:20 PM
Seattle Lion wrote:wilber1 wrote:
If the trailer isn't pushing or pulling on the truck, the handle is easy to pull, hence the number of people who unhook before they lower the landing gear. I padlock my handle and also hook the break away cable to the same padlock.
You may want to reconsider locking the emergency brake cable to the padlock.If the hitch comes off your truck, the padlock goes with it and it is possible that the trailer brakes won't get engaged.
I attach my cable to a cargo tiedown on the bed. That way if the hitch goes with the trailer, the brakes will engage.
Sep-03-2014 12:17 PM
ependydad wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:
I have not tried to pull my B&W handle with 4,500# sitting on it! IMHO that would be a BAD idea.
I can have weight off the hitch and not be able to pull the handle. When that happens I need to slightly back the truck to release the tension on the jaws.
Really curious why would someone pull the handle with the RV weight on the hitch???????
My question originates from the story of someone pulling the handle to a fifth wheel at a stop as a prank. I've always wondered about that and assumed it to be impossible w/ my B&W (since I can't seem to budge mine when it has weight on it).
The only time I've tried is when we accidentally didn't raise the camper enough.
That's the first that I've read about tension on the jaws. That hasn't happened to me yet.
Sep-03-2014 11:59 AM
wilber1 wrote:
If the trailer isn't pushing or pulling on the truck, the handle is easy to pull, hence the number of people who unhook before they lower the landing gear. I padlock my handle and also hook the break away cable to the same padlock.
Sep-03-2014 10:56 AM
Cummins12V98 wrote:Prank.
why would someone pull the handle with the RV weight on the hitch???????
Sep-03-2014 10:54 AM
Cummins12V98 wrote:
I have not tried to pull my B&W handle with 4,500# sitting on it! IMHO that would be a BAD idea.
I can have weight off the hitch and not be able to pull the handle. When that happens I need to slightly back the truck to release the tension on the jaws.
Really curious why would someone pull the handle with the RV weight on the hitch???????
Sep-03-2014 10:37 AM
Cummins12V98 wrote:
I have not tried to pull my B&W handle with 4,500# sitting on it! IMHO that would be a BAD idea.
I can have weight off the hitch and not be able to pull the handle. When that happens I need to slightly back the truck to release the tension on the jaws.
Really curious why would someone pull the handle with the RV weight on the hitch???????
Sep-03-2014 09:48 AM