How to Release King Pin from Jaws of B&W Companion When Binding Occurs
Question:
The hitch doesnt release the ball.
asked by: GORDON A
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Expert Reply:
Thank you for the picture!
Have you tried putting the handle of the B&W Companion Hitch, like part # BWRVK3705, in the "open" position and then driving away? Sometimes when parked on uneven terrain some binding occurs between the king pin and the jaws of the Companion. B&W actually uses a cam-action handle so that when binding does occur (like what it looks like is happening to you) the latch can simply be put in the open position so and then the tow vehicle driven away for the jaws to release the king pin.
expert reply by:
Jon G
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B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - GM
- 6250 lbs Vertical Load
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16-3/4 - 18-3/4 Inch Tall
- B and W
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