B&W Companion Will Not Allow Pull Pin On Turnover Ball Hitch To Release

Question:

Used a BW companion 5th wheel hitch with my BW turnover ball gooseneck hitch, now the hitch pin will not disengage cannot pull handle out. Looks like the square tubing is turned a bit in the gooseneck hole?!

asked by: Amanda

Expert Reply:

First, I just want to ensure you have loosened the draw down bolt on the square shank for the Companion # BWRVK3500 which goes into your B&W Turnover ball receiver. Next it is important to look under your truck bed to see if the pin which holds the hitch/ball in place went all the way through the hitch. I have seen where the pin did not fully retract into the receiver and when tightened it bent the pin causing an issue.

If all these were done properly you can try loosening the draw down bolt a bit more to where you can see if the insert in the receiver will turn and free itself. The only other time I have heard of an issue like you are having involved severe rust inside the hitch which ended up taking a lot of penetrating oil and a forklift to lift the hitch from the bed.

expert reply by: Bud M