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08-27-2017, 08:08 AM
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Stuck Trailer ball hitch
 I’ve tried everything that I know but still cannot release the ball?
Any ideas gratefully received [emoji849]Thanks
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08-27-2017, 08:17 AM
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The Only thing I can tell by the Pic.is I hope whatever that stinger is pulling is just a "Little Yard Cart"! ,Not a TT!  Youroo!! 
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08-27-2017, 08:32 AM
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After having my real TT hitch stolen I had literally no other way of getting back home 1000 miles away. Campers Inn said ‘No prob’ ! So here I am home with ‘‘this stuck ball” ! There was an urgent medical need to get back home ASAP so options were limited to the truck and hitch��
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08-27-2017, 08:47 AM
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As per your pic, it appears your thumb latch is not pulled back.... but hard to tell for sure.
This video may help to show the proper disengagement:
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08-27-2017, 09:02 AM
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If the thumb latch is pulled back and it won't release try prying open the coupler from below.
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08-27-2017, 09:09 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by English Rugby Fan
After having my real TT hitch stolen I had literally no other way of getting back home 1000 miles away. Campers Inn said ‘No prob’ ! So here I am home with ‘‘this stuck ball” ! There was an urgent medical need to get back home ASAP so options were limited to the truck and hitch��
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If "Campers Inn" said it was OK to tow a 3008 Windjammer,that is 35' long,Hitch weight of 1000#-+,No Sway Control/W/D,over a 1000 miles, with that Little stinger hitch,they are the Worst Dealership in the USA!  Youroo!!
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08-27-2017, 11:14 AM
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Even with thumb latch pulled it’s absolutley jammed stuck swivels but that’d it!
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08-27-2017, 11:32 AM
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Look up at the bottom and see if there is a hex nut for adjustment.
If so, backing that off may release the hitch. You may even have to disassemble it to get it off the ball.
When I get things like this stuck I take a close look to see of there is a good place to apply some "impact persuasion" and from there it's just deciding what size hammer is needed. When you lift the latch it allows the loser part of the latch mechanism to go down and back. There may be a place to put a pin punch on a strategic point and "jar" it loose.
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08-27-2017, 11:37 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by youroo
If "Campers Inn" said it was OK to tow a 3008 Windjammer,that is 35' long,Hitch weight of 1000#-+,No Sway Control/W/D,over a 1000 miles, with that Little stinger hitch,they are the Worst Dealership in the USA! Youroo!! |
That might depend on the tow vehicle. With a half-ton I'd agree. With a 1-Ton DRW, not so much a problem. I see large trailers towed like this all the time by transporters as well as construction companies towing their "office shack's".
FWIW, WDH hitches were designed so people could carry heavier trailers with passenger cars. A properly matched truck and trailer doesn't necessarily require WDH's .
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08-27-2017, 11:40 AM
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We drive an F350 Dually so I guess hammer it is in a strategic place, thanks very much to all!
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08-27-2017, 12:26 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by youroo
If "Campers Inn" said it was OK to tow a 3008 Windjammer,that is 35' long,Hitch weight of 1000#-+,No Sway Control/W/D,over a 1000 miles, with that Little stinger hitch,they are the Worst Dealership in the USA! Youroo!! |
Well they were insistent on the fact that this would work and was safe! On the other hand as I am simply naive on towing this or any other TT my trust was very much with them! Now that I think back travelling from Ellwood City Pa almost a 1000 miles at a decent clip through the night to North Central Florida I shudder!
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08-27-2017, 02:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TitanMike
That might depend on the tow vehicle. With a half-ton I'd agree. With a 1-Ton DRW, not so much a problem. I see large trailers towed like this all the time by transporters as well as construction companies towing their "office shack's".
FWIW, WDH hitches were designed so people could carry heavier trailers with passenger cars. A properly matched truck and trailer doesn't necessarily require WDH's .
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I have never seen a "Transporter" tow with a "Welded Overlay Stinger" like in the Pic. It seems like the Pics that have been posted on here before of Dually pulling a TT and Wrecked/Rolled was just a fluke? Who needs Sway Control just get a Dually!Pulling a Windjammer with a Stock 1/2 Ton is another good Joke also!  Youroo!!
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08-27-2017, 02:35 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by youroo
I have never seen a "Transporter" tow with a "Welded Overlay Stinger" like in the Pic. It seems like the Pics that have been posted on here before of Dually pulling a TT and Wrecked/Rolled was just a fluke? Who needs Sway Control just get a Dually!Pulling a Windjammer with a Stock 1/2 Ton is another good Joke also! Youroo!! |
I think it’s important for me to personally thank the Gods that y’all weren’t on the road at the same time[emoji33]
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08-27-2017, 02:36 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by English Rugby Fan
I think it’s important for me to personally thank the Gods that y’all weren’t on the road at the same time[emoji33]
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And what’s s STINGER besides a missile [emoji636][emoji15]
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08-27-2017, 07:29 PM
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Ball hitch stuck
Insert it back into receiver, lock 5th wheel brakes. Very gently move truck slightly forward then back, with thumb lever open fully it might just work. I need to do this when unhitching our trailer sometimes with dw at the wheel. Drives better than me...
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08-27-2017, 07:37 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by youroo
If "Campers Inn" said it was OK to tow a 3008 Windjammer,that is 35' long,Hitch weight of 1000#-+,No Sway Control/W/D,over a 1000 miles, with that Little stinger hitch,they are the Worst Dealership in the USA! Youroo!! |
I had the pleasure to deal with Campers Inn. They are about 5 miles from home and we still prefer to drive 45 minutes in the other direction to get parts and such. Never had a good experience there.
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08-27-2017, 07:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CHERV
Insert it back into receiver, lock 5th wheel brakes. Very gently move truck slightly forward then back, with thumb lever open fully it might just work. I need to do this when unhitching our trailer sometimes with dw at the wheel. Drives better than me...
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Hello,
This is ball hitch. If this is on a fifth wheel we have a serious issue besides a POS stinger..
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08-27-2017, 08:11 PM
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Stuck hitch
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Originally Posted by b and b
hello,
this is ball hitch. If this is on a fifth wheel we have a serious issue besides a pos stinger.. |
i stand corrected. Meant tt not 5th wheel..duh
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08-28-2017, 09:57 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CHERV
i stand corrected. Meant tt not 5th wheel..duh
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No duh I did get what you meant thanks
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08-28-2017, 10:40 AM
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We have the same upside down style hitch. It was very tight, I used hammer and screwdriver to pop it loose first 1500 miles. Had enough, took file and grinders, hammer and chisel. finally got it to work. Good luck
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