Cummins2014 - neither my B&W or my Holland 5th wheels can drop a trailer when the pin on the release handle is in the closed position. The only way the jaws can open is for these pins to be released by a people person. Or break off - which is not going to happen with normal trailer draft loads on the jaws.
If I needed to be taking my hitch in and out of the truck often I would for sure trade the nuisance of hitching a gooseneck ball (vs 5th wheel) for the light weight and convenience of the Anderson design.
Or was in severe articulation conditions.
I get enough of hitching ball hitches throughout the year - I like 5th wheels back in and crash into the pin and verify release pin is locked. Connect wires up with the landing gear and chocks away we’re off.
