Just a reminder that there are out of sight and out of mind moving parts under the hitch plate. During the wet winter months when not in use it is even more important to protect them with a liberal shot of oil or grease. Each hinge point is held in place with a thin clip in an end slot of the moving part. I neglected mine a couple years ago and a rusty clip failed, allowing the locking mechanism to come apart. The handle pulled right out. No harm done but I was stuck until I could get new clips and repair it. If one has been neglected, it would be worth lifting the plate from the pivot for better access. This would allow removal of any rust and a good lube. Otherwise it can be routinely serviced while in place. FWIW. Bill
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2001 Ford F-250 PSD, Line-X, 3 ISSPRO gauges, TTM, Cyclone Fan, pulling a MobileScout 30RKS (loaded), Maxxair, Honda EU 2000. USAF retired.
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