Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 07-17-2014, 10:43 PM   #21
Rivet Master
 
SilverGate's Avatar
 
2007 23' Safari SE
San Diego , California
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,495
Quote:
Originally Posted by vakathy View Post
Thanks everyone! We've worked it all out thanks to a lot of input from our airstream friends. We are still taking off the hitch, but we didn't know we could take off the bars - that helps a lot with the weight. We just don't like driving around with the ball and hitch on the pickup.
Thanks, Kathy, I had a hunch that was the case. Glad you have worked it all out and thanks for letting us know the resolution of your concerns. Yes, this is a wonderful forum with Airstreamers who have a wealth of experiences, knowledge, common sense, humor, and a way with words that has helped so many. And it is so nice to hear a thank you and resolution from those who have been helped!

Happy travels!

Bill
SilverGate is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-27-2014, 07:33 PM   #22
Rivet Master
 
Larry C's Avatar
 
1996 34' Excella
Elberta , Alabama
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 837
Blog Entries: 1
Pretty simple solution, and helps with trailer security also. Just remove the 5/8" pin from the tow bar and hitch receiver, do not unhook the coupler from the ball, but just use the tongue jack to take all the weight off of the hitch, then just pull the TV ahead about two feet.
The tow bar will slide out of the reciever, then reinsert your 5/8" locking pin, and your lock on the coupler, and you're all ready to go...

For whatever it's worth.

Larry
Larry C is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-27-2014, 04:02 PM   #23
1 Rivet Member
 
2014 23' Flying Cloud
Salida , Colorado
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 17
Images: 1
Back to the hitch - first - thanks, everyone - we FINALLY went with MrPrez's solution - we leave the thing on the truck, put an orange disc golf marker on the ball. Unfortunately we only bought 4 ($1 ea) at Walmart and they are loosing their bright orange color and I can't even find them online anymore. We are much happier "campers" now that we aren't removing it any longer. We're learning :-)
vakathy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-27-2014, 05:01 PM   #24
Rivet Master
 
1976 31' Sovereign
Oswego , Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 2,017
Blog Entries: 1
Smile hitch

Quote:
Originally Posted by Larry C View Post
Pretty simple solution, and helps with trailer security also. Just remove the 5/8" pin from the tow bar and hitch receiver, do not unhook the coupler from the ball, but just use the tongue jack to take all the weight off of the hitch, then just pull the TV ahead about two feet.
The tow bar will slide out of the reciever, then reinsert your 5/8" locking pin, and your lock on the coupler, and you're all ready to go...

For whatever it's worth.

Larry
Doing as you say could and I have seen it happen, when pulling tv ahead head shank bound in receiver causing trailer to go forward & causing damage to jack etc. not A good idea.
featherbedder is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-28-2014, 11:31 AM   #25
Rivet Master
 
Larry C's Avatar
 
1996 34' Excella
Elberta , Alabama
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 837
Blog Entries: 1
Quote:
Originally Posted by featherbedder View Post
Doing as you say could and I have seen it happen, when pulling tv ahead head shank bound in receiver causing trailer to go forward & causing damage to jack etc. not A good idea.
Most people who do this, have enough sense to watch the "head shank" where it goes into the receiver when the weight is taken off of the ball, the "head shank" will be free, and you can move it by hand.

It's not a good idea, if someone doesn't pay attention to what they are doing.

For whatever it's worth,

Larry C
Larry C is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

« Shocker Hitch | Top | Mikel »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Tow Hitch Ball Mount w/ Sway Control steveirving Airstream Classifieds 0 05-15-2014 09:05 AM
grey bar and red bar compound capt ken Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 4 10-02-2013 11:17 PM
Torsion Bar vs Sway Bar acrane Hitches, Couplers & Balls 9 07-31-2006 06:11 AM
Asking for help on equilizer hitch please? Devoman Hitches, Couplers & Balls 9 08-02-2005 04:25 PM
Tow bar receiver type or ball type? Astrodokk Airstream Motorhome Forums 2 06-09-2004 07:20 PM


Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Airstream, Inc. or any of its affiliates. Airstream is a registered trademark of Airstream Inc. All rights reserved. Airstream trademark used under license to Social Knowledge LLC.



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 08:40 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.