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Andya96167

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I'm having issues hooking up to a load. If I'm not dead center with the pin and move in very slowly I'm getting a partial lock - takes several attempts - any ideas what is going on?
 
Andya96167 said:
I'm having issues hooking up to a load. If I'm not dead center with the pin and move in very slowly I'm getting a partial lock - takes several attempts - any ideas what is going on?
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Is the hitch well greased and well lubed inside on the springs and pins
 
H3LZSN1P3R said:
Any broken springs or weak springs in it? Can you close the pin lock manually?
Any large amounts of dirt in the hitch head or perhaps excessive grease?
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I can close the pin lock manually without a problem, I'll clean the hitch just to be sure
 
Andya96167 said:
I can close the pin lock manually without a problem, I'll clean the hitch just to be sure
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So if thats the case its a weak/broken spring or plugged up
 
Dumb question time - what is the point of posts that just say following? Why does everyone need to know you are following this? Genuinely curious if it has a function.
 
What's your trailer pin box height in comparison to your hitch height when connecting?
 
darrellr said:
Dumb question time - what is the point of posts that just say following? Why does everyone need to know you are following this? Genuinely curious if it has a function.
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It is usualy just let the OP know that someone else is or had the same problem and is also looking for a solution and they'er not alone in experiancing the problem. That's the simple answer.
 
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darrellr said:
Dumb question time - what is the point of posts that just say following? Why does everyone need to know you are following this? Genuinely curious if it has a function.
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Its the method I know to follow the updates added to a thread I am interested in. That's all. I did not do so to advertise "look at me I'm involved also". And by doing so, I've just learned that there are other ways to follow a thread.
 
Andya96167 said:
I'm having issues hooking up to a load. If I'm not dead center with the pin and move in very slowly I'm getting a partial lock - takes several attempts - any ideas what is going on?
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If the hitch pivots it doesn’t lock in, especially if too gentle. Had the same issue. Need to be square, centered, correct height, it gets easier. The center line on the cargo camera can be adjusted, see manual. The plate on the trailer needs to be slightly below hitch plate so it pushes the bed down slightly. When unhitching I had a problem being able to release handle after backing trailer into place. Cured by putting into neutral to release pressure then back to park.
 
Surgdoc4 said:
If the hitch pivots it doesn’t lock in, especially if too gentle. Had the same issue. Need to be square, centered, correct height, it gets easier. The center line on the cargo camera can be adjusted, see manual. The plate on the trailer needs to be slightly below hitch plate so it pushes the bed down slightly. When unhitching I had a problem being able to release handle after backing trailer into place. Cured by putting into neutral to release pressure then back to park
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Just an FYI he had another post stating its a 2014 and he hotshots so im sure he knows how to hook up a trailer when the hitch works properly…
 
Hmm, new member, 6 posts, simple question, guess I should have known. I will have to be more careful in the future. You wouldn’t know when he had his last colonoscopy by any chance.
 
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