Are Jaws Open Or Closed On Reese Fifth Wheel Hitch When Hooking Up To Trailer

Updated 05/13/2020 | Published 06/04/2016

Question:

Do the jaws need to be open when hooking up or do they need to be closed and open upon conttact with pin? Please explain in detail. Thanks

asked by: Rene B

Expert Reply:

If you have a Reese 16,000-lb 5th wheel hitch you will just need to remove the locking latch on the handle with the jaws closed.

If you have a Titan 5th wheel hitch then you move the handle into the vertical position with the jaws closed.

Wither the jaws closed and the hitches in the appropriate position you can hook your trailer right up as the jaws will open for the king pin on contact.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

Steven G.

5/11/2020

how do you get to the trailer unhook from reese pro slider 20000lb hitch ,dual jaw

Chris R.

5/13/2020

On the Pro Series hitch like # PS30121 you'll rotate the hitch handle latch towards the trailer and pull the handle out completely until it latches in the open position (and the jaws are no longer closed around the king pin). At this point you can slowly pull away from the trailer. If you're having trouble unlatching make sure the trailer is as straight as possible. You might also need to put a bit more weight at the front so that the king pin is level with the jaws.