Anyone using the Reese 20k Hitch

Mike & Carol

Active Member
Got a new truck, so i also got a new Reese 20k hitch. Did a practice hookup and wasnt able to get unhooked. Had handle all the way out, which left the jaw open, but when i tried to pull away it would snap locked again. Tech from 800 number said the jaw stays in channel 1 AND 1/4 INCHES which it was. All seemed normal except for the continueing lock up. Had to pull 2 pins to release head by lifting 5ver off hitch. Anyone have this issue??
 

DMitch

Well-known member
I have the same hitch. When I unhook I have to put back pressure on the hitch before it will unlock. That is, After I block the trailer tires I back up just enough to put pressure on the hitch and it works easily every time. Could never get an answer why this is the case.
 

Birchwood

Well-known member
I have the 20 K Reese hitch and the handle doesn't necessarily pull each time
you want to unhook.Sometimes I have to go ahead or back to make it release.
When the pin finally is released I raise the trailer straight up and then pull away
with the truck.Really like the hitch with the double jaws and completely articulatiing
head.It seems so rugged !
 
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