I have an older B&W companion hitch and it is really difficult to latch the last inch or so. Up to that point everything feels normal but that last inch to get the handle where I can drop the pin through I have to put my back against the bed and pus...
Disassembled it tonight at work. Cleaned and lubed everything. The jaw pins were a little rusty but other than that everything looks fine. I'll hook up tomorrow and see if it made any difference, can't really see how it would but you never know.
Not sure on the age, I bought it used last year. When the fifth wheel pin engages the jaws it does snap closed like it should, it's just that last inch to align the holes in the handle that is a bear.
