Having problems removing the trailer hitch from the ball?

Michigan_Mike
Michigan_Mike Posts: 510
in Trailers & Towing

This seems to be a common issue we hear on the forum area. This video should help you out and explains what is happening when you have problems getting the hitch off the ball.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zq3f8b37laQ

Michigan Mike
Linden, Mi
2019 T@B 400

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  • ontheroad
    ontheroad Posts: 190

    thanks Mike!

    2021 T@B Boondock CS-S
    Former owner of 2017 T@G MAX XL
    2018 Nissan Pathfinder

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  • Butch
    Butch Posts: 14

    Thank you!

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  • beaky
    beaky Posts: 283

    I have seen groms pull into camp sites and unhitch large trailers without chocking the wheels, with the result that the trailer starts rolling away from the TV

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  • Gerald98053
    Gerald98053 Posts: 25

    I never heard of Hitch Ball Grease until I upgraded to a much larger TT. Put a thin coat of grease on the ball before hitching up. That reduced my difficulties unhitching with the big trailer but sometimes I still have to pull the TV forward a half inch and back a half inch a couple of times. With the TAG I can just pull firmly forward on the trailer handle, then push back and it has never stayed stuck.

    Gerald
    Redmond, Washington
    Nissan Armada
    Nucamp T@G (2017) & Forest River Vibe 25RK (2021)

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  • Frogger
    Frogger Posts: 156

    Thanks MM...

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  • LuckyJ
    LuckyJ Posts: 1,239

    @beaky said:
    I have seen groms pull into camp sites and unhitch large trailers without chocking the wheels, with the result that the trailer starts rolling away from the TV

    This is why you alway remove the chaines after unhitching. 😉

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  • GigHarborTom
    GigHarborTom Posts: 270

    Saw a guy come around a corner in friend neighborhood with ski boat on board.
    That is when I learned to grease the ball. The boat ended up in my friends yard upside down.

    Gig Harbor Tom
    Trl '17 T@G Max
    TV 2018 Mazda CX9 Signature

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