SuiteSuccess Posted 15 hours ago Report Share Posted 15 hours ago Will be staying in a COE park pull through that is “C” shaped. I’ll be facing a situation haven’t really encountered with the HDT in 14 years. It will involve disconnecting and reconnecting at an angle of approximately 30 degrees. Anybody had to do this and any “gotchas” except slow and easy to avoid side loads to the trailer legs? Quote 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Maker Posted 15 hours ago Report Share Posted 15 hours ago That's it! The back up camera makes it easy. Quote Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindrift Posted 15 hours ago Report Share Posted 15 hours ago The only difference is that your usual visual references will be missing. Jack up your RV just high enough so that you can back under the pin without hitting anything. Practice until you line up properly, establish your new visual references, lower your camper and have at it. Quote 2012 F350 KR CC DRW w/ some stuff 2019 Arctic Fox 32-5MCindy and Tom, Kasey and Maggie (our Newfie and Berner) Oh...I forgot the five kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim & Wilma Posted 15 hours ago Report Share Posted 15 hours ago Carl, our ET hitch would more easily get a bit squirrelly when we came in at any angle. I found getting gap tolerances tighter was the answer. When approaching straight on, the hitch can depress some and jaws still lock nicely. When at an angle, the hitch tends to slant significantly at the slightest touch, making the lock up impossible. No biggy though, just repeat till lined up with small air gap. Quote Jim & Wilma 2006 Travel Supreme 36RLQSO 2009 Volvo VNL730, D13, I-shift, ET, Herrin Hauler bed, "Ruby" 2017 Smart Class of 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted 14 hours ago Author Report Share Posted 14 hours ago Thanks to all. Quote 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike5511 Posted 11 hours ago Report Share Posted 11 hours ago I never snap in with weight on the legs. Get someone to help you line up with the pin just in front of the jaws. Let the trailer down onto the plate until the weight is all on the plate. Then snap in. (Be sure you are chocked appropriately.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lappir Posted 11 hours ago Report Share Posted 11 hours ago 14 minutes ago, mike5511 said: I never snap in with weight on the legs. Get someone to help you line up with the pin just in front of the jaws. Let the trailer down onto the plate until the weight is all on the plate. Then snap in. (Be sure you are chocked appropriately.) Agree. I always put weight on my plate before engaging the latch (except for that one time not too long ago and I latched in 'High') Rod Quote White 2000/2010Volvo VNL 770 with 7' Drom box with opposing doors, JOST slider hitch. 600 HP Cummins Signature 18 Speed three pedal auto shift. 1999 Isuzu VehiCross retired to a sticks and bricks garage. Brought out of storage the summer of 2022 2022 Jeep Wrangler Sport S Two door hard top. 2007 Honda GL 1800 2013 Space Craft Mfg S420 Custom built Toyhauler The Gold Volvo is still running and being emptied in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago We often need to hitch at an angle. Once you do it, and see how easy it can be, it's not a big thing. We put some pressure on the hitch head, but certainly not all the weight. Of course, having a manual clutch makes it far easier than without. And having a second set of eyes rather than a camera also helps. Quote KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio@yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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