Pullrite 5th Wheel Hitch Bent Actuator Repair

Here I repair the actuator on my Pullrite 5th Wheel Hitch

Summary:

A while back we bent the actuator on our Pullrite 5th wheel hitch. Here I work to get it repaired and operational again. Note some items below are links to Amazon products – if you’d like to support my efforts, you can do so at no cost to you by buying through these links for items you already might need to purchase.

Parts:

• (none – note I did look for a replacement actuator on Pullrite’s website but didn’t find one, hence the repair)

Tools:

• Regular screw driver
• Clamps
• MIG Welder
• Hammer & Anvil (or something sturdy to pound on the bent actuator)

Detailed Description:

• Start by scoping out exactly what you’ll need for your project.
  • Mostly just gather a few tools as noted above.
• Remove the hitch head and secure it on a workbench with the clamps.
• Remove the actuator by prying up the clip.
• I tried to bend the actuator out, but (not surprisingly) it broke of, so…
• I welded the pin on the end of the actuator back in place, adding a fair amount of weld as a backing fillet.
• Reassemble the hitch – here I tested with a mocked up hitch pin.
• Things seemed to work fine, so I put the head back on the hitch.
• Been camping a couple times and things are working OK.
• Check this one off your list!! 8^)