Brain fart

[raychris1]

Today I went and picked up my tent trailer at the shop. They replaced a electrical element in my fridge. I thought I checked all my pre tow duties. Obviously I halfa**ed one. I get 1/2 mile down the road and I heard a funny sound from the trailer. I looked back and saw the front of my trailer going up and down. I knew right away the trailer was not fully attached to the ball. I tried to coast the truck until I could get it to stop without touching the brake but I was to close to a red light. At that point the trailer came all the way off the ball and the chains was the only thing keeping it from dragging or hitting my truck. I realized at that point that when I lowered the trailer and moved the truck slightly to seat the trailer on the ball that it had not seated all the way. This time I made sure that the trailer was firmly attached to the ball. You would think after many years of towing utility, tent, and travel trailers you would not make such a bone headed mistake. Well live and learn. No harm no foul.

[Old-Biscuit]

Aren't you glad you crossed those safety chains!!

Whoo-hoo

No harm..no foul


Next time replace the fridge heater element yourself...not that tough of a job .
Then no extra towing to/from dealer :B

[nineoaks2004]

I always check that my unit is hooked up and then I put a padlock thru to be sure it stays that way. Sounds like you were lucky and nothing was hurt.

[azrving]

Stuff happens to everyone at some time. Is the adjuster tight enough and locking in place?