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The lever lock on the trailer was stuck in the down position. Managed to get it unstuck. Now it is stuck in the up position and the coupler tongue is jammed so we can't get the ball to go into the coupler. HELP!! Ready to get the boat on the water!
The lever lock on the trailer was stuck in the down position. Managed to get it unstuck. Now it is stuck in the up position and the coupler tongue is jammed so we can't get the ball to go into the coupler. HELP!! Ready to get the boat on the water!
Re: Lever lock stuck in up position coupler jammed
You need lots of a good quality penetrating oil. Let it soak for a day. Then pry things around with bar. If it doesn't loosen up enough. Start all over again.
Depending on that style hitch you have, you may be able to remove the adjusting nut and disassemble the hitch.
Re: Lever lock stuck in up position coupler jammed
Thanks for all the tips. I have tried to look inside, underside, every nook and cranny I can see and can't seem to find anything not in place. It's a brand new coupler only used twice before with no problems. Hopping a good greasing will help otherwise I will try taking it apart.
Re: Lever lock stuck in up position coupler jammed
If there is no corrosion, use silicon spray in every nook and cranny then work the lever and it may start moving like butter. If there is corrosion, or has been in salt, use a rust penetrating spray and work the lever. I've had to do that process in the past..... Freed up the lever well.
