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TS-3 or BD-3 and mis hitching dropping the trialer - etc
As some of us found out it is a very real possibility to drop your trailer because of improper hitching.
With the Hensley TS-3 and BD-3 it happens if you forget to pull the pin that releases the handle. With the head that Hensley uses I don't see a way for the pin to be accidentally released on it's own.
If the blocks are between the jaws, the hitch should not release.
If the handle is properly released before hitching, the jaws should be locked when you back in all the way.
If the handle does not move forward when you test it, the hitch should be locked.
OK, we all know "stuff" happens. Jim just ordered the Blue OX capture device. Personally, I never cared for it and actually prefer the device put out by "Butch's services". And it is quite a bit less expensive.
I spoke with Butch and have made arrangements for him to have access to my hitch so that a prototype can be made up.
I have this set to be done during the trip to Goshen. Turns out his shop is right down the road from where I had a planned stop on the way to Goshen, the CMP facility at Camp Perry.
So if you were in the market for a device like this, it may be available by June.
As some of us found out it is a very real possibility to drop your trailer because of improper hitching.
With the Hensley TS-3 and BD-3 it happens if you forget to pull the pin that releases the handle. With the head that Hensley uses I don't see a way for the pin to be accidentally released on it's own.
If the blocks are between the jaws, the hitch should not release.
If the handle is properly released before hitching, the jaws should be locked when you back in all the way.
If the handle does not move forward when you test it, the hitch should be locked.
OK, we all know "stuff" happens. Jim just ordered the Blue OX capture device. Personally, I never cared for it and actually prefer the device put out by "Butch's services". And it is quite a bit less expensive.
I spoke with Butch and have made arrangements for him to have access to my hitch so that a prototype can be made up.
I have this set to be done during the trip to Goshen. Turns out his shop is right down the road from where I had a planned stop on the way to Goshen, the CMP facility at Camp Perry.
So if you were in the market for a device like this, it may be available by June.