One of my anal elements is to do a bump pull/push BEFORE I completely raise my landing legs. This is also a test to prevent dropping the fiver on the bed.
I simply raise my legs so they are only about 1 inch off the ground. Then I slowly do a bump in reverse then a full forward about a foot.
Then I pad lock the hitch and finish raising the legs.
Let's go camping.......
Terry, Eileen, & the twins
2006 Crossroads Cruiser - CF29BT
2005 Ford Super Duty / PSD
Houston, Texas
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we lock the handle but since I have to use a hammer to get the rail pins out I have no fear of some one pulling them as a joke.
Andy and Jennifer Moses
Son Trevor (14)
Daughter Lauren (7)
and the 3 fir balls Frodo, Hobbit and Arwen that love the trailer just hate the trip to get there.
5er 99 29' Damon Hornet (BONNIE)
T/V 97 GMC C3500 4 door long box (CLYDE)
Hamilton Ont. Canada
That is excellent advice. I always double and triple check everything before towing; in particular I raise the front jacks a few inches off the ground, then pull forward a few feet, stop, then backup and stop also checking the brake, backup lights, turn-signals--then I do another walk around, raise the front jacks all the way up. I have a padlock on the hitch lever (Reese 20k), and the 4 rail pins have their own individual locks.
PeterB, San Pedro, California
2007 Teton Experience Sunrise 33
2008 Ford F450 (Job 2) Lariat 2WD, 4.88
PressurePro Tire Monitoring System
TrailAir Pin Box
We have a B&W hitch, and our lever has a pin lock. When we stop for fuel or leave the rig for whatever reason I always look up underneath the hitch and make sure the pin is in place before we leave. You never know who will come along and pull the pin.
Happy RVing!
Scott & Margo
Daughter (11)
Dusty (Aussie X) & Kadie (Cairn Terrier)
2006 Chev Silverado 3500 LT Quad Cab LB Duramax/Allison
2007 Cedar Creek 36RLTS Custom
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