B&W Companion Hitch BWRVK3400 Jaws Will Not Release
Question:
My trailer is stuck on my truck. The release handle moves in and out freely but the jaws do not open.
asked by: Ron H
Expert Reply:
If you are having difficulty opening the jaws on your B&W Companion # BWRVK3400 you may just need to relieve some more pressure from the trailer. Make sure the landing gear on the trailer is adjusted properly so that the tongue weight is removed from the truck. When the jaws do not open with the coupler handle, this is the most likely cause.
It's also possible that you are parked on unlevel ground, which can cause the jaws to bind up a bit when trying to uncouple. The Companion features a cam-action latching handle, so when you are on unlevel ground, the jaws may remain wrapped around the king pin after turning the handle. Because of its design though, there will not be any actual pressure on the jaws even though they are still closed (with the handle open). As long as the tongue weight from the trailer is taken off the coupler, you should still be able to pull your truck away and the king pin will open the jaws as you pull away.
Earl B.
6/18/2020
So I am having the same issue with my hitch and its not because of un level ground or there being to much weight on the hitch. I parked the trailer in the same spot for the last 2 years and it just started not releasing and pulling the head each time is really getting old.
Chris R.
6/22/2020
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B&W Companion Slider Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to Fifth Wheel Trailer
- No Offset
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Connects to Gooseneck Hole
- Adjustable Height
- Hitch Adapters
- B and W
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Jeff B.
8/6/2020
Having same issue. Trailer parked in normal spot, level ground, no pressure on hitch. Had to use screwdrivers to pry open jaw mechanism with handle in open position.