Should The Jaws Of A 5th Wheel Hitch Be Opened Or Closed In Storage

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When not in used, should the jaws on a Reese 5th wheel hitch be stored open or closed,or does it matter ?

asked by: Garry G

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It doesn't really matter if you leave the jaws of your Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30047 open or closed when not in use. Most people will just leave the jaws of their hitch closed until they're ready to couple to the trailer, but it really just comes down to personal preference.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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Answer 1

You do not need to close the jaws of the Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #C16520-16025 when not in use. It&#39;s designed to be left open until you need to connect it to a trailer. This is why it&#39;s difficult for you to close the…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 7

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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