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Montana Sky · 11-10-2005, 03:29 PM

I have had this happen a few times, found I did not take enough weight off kingpin to release pressure to pull handle open. If you raise your front jacks a little higher it should take that pressure off and you will be able to EASILY pull release handle. If this does not work you might need to back up an inch or so, there could be to much force on the hook around your kingpin not allowing the release. If these two options do not work take your plate off of hitch turn it over and spray WD-40, 3-in-1, or silicone spray lubricant on all the moving parts to make sure they move freely.

11-10-2005, 03:29 PM	#2
Montana Sky Montana Master Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Down the Road Posts: 5,627 M.O.C. #889	I have had this happen a few times, found I did not take enough weight off kingpin to release pressure to pull handle open. If you raise your front jacks a little higher it should take that pressure off and you will be able to EASILY pull release handle. If this does not work you might need to back up an inch or so, there could be to much force on the hook around your kingpin not allowing the release. If these two options do not work take your plate off of hitch turn it over and spray WD-40, 3-in-1, or silicone spray lubricant on all the moving parts to make sure they move freely.