Aug-02-2018 03:26 PM
Aug-29-2018 07:27 AM
Aug-29-2018 07:17 AM
Edd505 wrote:GHop wrote:
Was looking at this hitch to replace my current Husky hitch due to the weight. After reading this I'll keep what I have until it requires replacement.
I towed years with a 26K Husky. I bought a newer truck with the puck system and installed the B&W companion. So far only about 5K with the B&W but what a difference. Much better tow, easier release, no way I would go back. Had a hard release once, too much weight still on the hitch, problem solved.
Aug-29-2018 06:11 AM
Aug-29-2018 05:14 AM
Aug-28-2018 08:06 PM
GHop wrote:
Was looking at this hitch to replace my current Husky hitch due to the weight. After reading this I'll keep what I have until it requires replacement.
Aug-28-2018 06:09 PM
fj12ryder wrote:
FWIW, after 11 years of usage I've never had to pin the arm back. Just a data point.
Aug-28-2018 05:48 PM
Aug-28-2018 01:33 PM
texasjayco wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:Learjet wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:
UNATTACHING TRAILER
...Use the safety pin to lock the handle in the open position and when you are sure that the landing gear will support the trailer, move the truck forward to release the jaws from the kingpin. The jaws will always open when the pressure of the trailer is taken off the Coupler as the truck pulls away.
yep, the way the cam is connected to the handle..I don't see how it wouldn't not release if the handle is pinned open. never, ever have I seen it not release when pinned open. If my truck rolls forward when I move the handle open...no need to pin....if the handle stays open...no need to pin...if the handle will not stay open...pin it...it is that easy.
I think all the "problems" are from not following the procedures 🙂
Right on!!!
Absolutely!!
That's what I love about the B&W...if the arm is closed, it's a solid coupling. If the arm is open, the jaws will release. You just have to pin it open sometimes.
Mark
Aug-28-2018 01:25 PM
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Right from B&W's web sight.
UNATTACHING TRAILER
Lower landing gear and block the trailer wheels. Raise the trailer until the tongue weight is removed from the truck. Then, unpin the Coupler handle and rotate to the open position to unlatch the jaws. If the jaws do not open, readjusting the landing gear may relieve pressure and allow them to open. Use the safety pin to lock the handle in the open position and when you are sure that the landing gear will support the trailer, move the truck forward to release the jaws from the kingpin. The jaws will always open when the pressure of the trailer is taken off the Coupler as the truck pulls away.
Aug-28-2018 10:18 AM
Cummins12V98 wrote:Learjet wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:
UNATTACHING TRAILER
...Use the safety pin to lock the handle in the open position and when you are sure that the landing gear will support the trailer, move the truck forward to release the jaws from the kingpin. The jaws will always open when the pressure of the trailer is taken off the Coupler as the truck pulls away.
yep, the way the cam is connected to the handle..I don't see how it wouldn't not release if the handle is pinned open. never, ever have I seen it not release when pinned open. If my truck rolls forward when I move the handle open...no need to pin....if the handle stays open...no need to pin...if the handle will not stay open...pin it...it is that easy.
I think all the "problems" are from not following the procedures 🙂
Right on!!!
Aug-28-2018 08:01 AM
Learjet wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:
UNATTACHING TRAILER
...Use the safety pin to lock the handle in the open position and when you are sure that the landing gear will support the trailer, move the truck forward to release the jaws from the kingpin. The jaws will always open when the pressure of the trailer is taken off the Coupler as the truck pulls away.
yep, the way the cam is connected to the handle..I don't see how it wouldn't not release if the handle is pinned open. never, ever have I seen it not release when pinned open. If my truck rolls forward when I move the handle open...no need to pin....if the handle stays open...no need to pin...if the handle will not stay open...pin it...it is that easy.
I think all the "problems" are from not following the procedures 🙂
Aug-27-2018 05:43 PM
Cummins12V98 wrote:
UNATTACHING TRAILER
...Use the safety pin to lock the handle in the open position and when you are sure that the landing gear will support the trailer, move the truck forward to release the jaws from the kingpin. The jaws will always open when the pressure of the trailer is taken off the Coupler as the truck pulls away.
Aug-27-2018 04:01 PM
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Right from B&W's web sight.
UNATTACHING TRAILER
Lower landing gear and block the trailer wheels. Raise the trailer until the tongue weight is removed from the truck. Then, unpin the Coupler handle and rotate to the open position to unlatch the jaws. If the jaws do not open, readjusting the landing gear may relieve pressure and allow them to open. Use the safety pin to lock the handle in the open position and when you are sure that the landing gear will support the trailer, move the truck forward to release the jaws from the kingpin. The jaws will always open when the pressure of the trailer is taken off the Coupler as the truck pulls away.
Aug-27-2018 07:34 AM