R20 hitch

carl.swoyer

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Any chance someone knows why the security pin on the Reese r20 hitch gets stuck?
Not always just occasionally. Thanks
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carl.swoyer

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Lol.
I don't know either.
I ended up hammering it out and it was bent, not much, just enough.??
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Is that the pin that came with the hitch?
Looks like someone????? lost the original.
Could be the problem.

Peace
Dave
 

carl.swoyer

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Is that the pin that came with the hitch?
Looks like someone????? lost the original.
Could be the problem.

Peace
Dave
Hitch was in the truck when I purchased it. No pin available so I used the one in the picture. Called Reese customer service they couldn't provide me with the factory pin or part number?

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Flick

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I have that same Reese fifth wheel. Normally there’s not that much pressure on that pin. That pin looks to be stainless and stainless is much softer than steel. I believe if you get a steel pin or use a lock with a long shank that’s hardened like locks are, you’ll be good to go. Just make sure you put your truck in neutral before unpinning. It takes pressure of the 5th wheel.
 

carl.swoyer

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I have that same Reese fifth wheel. Normally there’s not that much pressure on that pin. That pin looks to be stainless and stainless is much softer than steel. I believe if you get a steel pin or use a lock with a long shank that’s hardened like locks are, you’ll be good to go. Just make sure you put your truck in neutral before unpinning. It takes pressure of the 5th wheel.
Thanks for your insight
I'll give it a try.

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