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Troubleshooting Reese Elite 18k Fifth Wheel Hitch that Doesn't Want To Stay Open for Hitching Up  

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I have a Draw-Tite 18K Fifth Wheel Hitch That we purchased in 2008 when we purchased our Toy Hauler. It is a rocker and slider. When I go to pull the latch out it will not stay open for me to back under my trailer and so it will latch. Do you have any idea what it could be ? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you,

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Expert Reply:

I spoke with my contact at Draw Tite and he responded with the following message:

I’ve seen my fair share of hitches come back and I can’t say I’ve seen one that hasn’t worked as it should, but they do require some maintenance. I’ve included the inst. and on page 3 it talks about lubrication points it’s going to work best if lubricated especially at the linkage pins. This area is not so obvious to the customer as it is inside the hitch head so I’ve included a few photos. Also lubrication around the king pin of trailer is going to be very helpful as well as the king pin, when contact with hitch jaw will force the jaw open.

I attached all of the picture that were sent to me.

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