Read the manual!

[moallen]

Thanks CenOhio. I checked mine and it was tight. But it did make me get out the paperwork on mine and read it for the first time. Good stuff to know!

[uct]

That one little set screw is a large bolt that holds the ball at the proper angle and if loose can put a tremendous strain on the hitch and bars. I had your same experience and once I tightened it wow. I was told this info by the dealer.

[jcarlilesiu]

Good thing you checked it. 2500 miles is a lot of miles for that screw to back itself out more.

I am a stickler for reading owners manuals. When ever I get something new, I typically read the book from front to back. Nerdy yes.

[CenOhio]

Posted this on another group I haunt as well in case you notice. It's not déjà vu!

On my last trip out I noticed that my hitch seemed to be acting a bit squirrly. Not too bad but I seemed to be getting pushed around more than I remembered from last season.

We were just getting ready to leave out on a 2500 mile trip and the hitch performance was buggin me. So I did the unthinkable! I broke out the hitch manual and read it... Paid special attention to the adjusting and maintaining section. Sure enough, I discovered that I had been neglecting to check the tightness of one little set screw. It's fairly hidden below the ball and out of sight.

Tightened that baby up according to the instructions... I swear I have a whole new hitch and towing experience. Amazing the difference a 5/8 wrench, 15 seconds, and a little turn or two will do for you!

Lesson learned, thankfully before I broke anything.