Is there any way to lock the ball clamp like in older model actuators?
1189213
To lock the actuator make certain the ball latch is in the correct position to retain the hitch ball. Push latch until safety latch engages plate below latch. Insert safety pin into forward hole as a safety lock for the hitch ball coupler prior to towing.
1189214
There is an attached 1/4" x 3" (?) pin that can be inserted into the base of the clamp to lock it in place once it's seated on the tow ball. If you look at the picture of the actuator, you can see the pin with it's cotter ring. That same pin can be used when backing up to prevent the actuator from moving backward to engage the brakes. You can see hole for that a few inches behind the pin & cotter in the picture.
1592495
I bought mine recently (end of last year) and the ball lock connector locks into place.
1931487
There's no locking mechanisms when it comes to turning or swiveling - Thanks
672399
It looks like you can unscrew the flexible clamp, but you'll still have a round raised slot about 1/8" high on the bottom of the cylinder. I'd try to unscrew it to make sure but I need the clamp and don't want to mess it up, sorry.
341266
Unfortunately no. The grips are based on the same tech as the Perfect Pushups and rotate freely. There isn't a locking option for them.
503644
You can lock the screen tilt action but it does not appear to me that the extension arm locks. Hope that helps!
322666
Hold the button down and it will lock in place. Release lock by repressing button
765482
Yes that's what I did. Put pin thru ball then thru loop at end of wire and wrap it around back into the hole at top of the ball. Cut the excess pin and poke it in one last time.
1970904
The adjustable clamp is available for purchase: http://www.amazon.com/Alvin-Heavy-duty-Adjustable-Designed-CL1755/dp/B001DNAGWK.
1306014
There is a special clamp, I don't know about an O clamp that is small enough.
140802
unfortunately not. I just tried mine out and there is no locking mechanism available without modification.
800167
There's definitely a way to do it; I had the same problem initially. If memory serves, there's a little lever or something that you need to push/pull before you can adjust it. Pretty sure it was detailed in the instructions that came with mine.
1414671
Depress handle and slide back to unlock, insert base of ball mount, adjust to what position you want and then slide handle forward to lock position. Handle position is marked. Good Luck.
958179
same here... you can get a locking type adapter from Lowes or Home Depot,... or tear off a small piece of plastic or tape and jam it into the damn thing... That's whaput a piece of plastic or tape over the but end of the bit and shove it in the driver...t
1285176
Guess there must be some problem with your model as mine does not do that. It stays locked in to position. I have to unlock it.
1402600
None that I know of, but I never looked. The twist to lock mechanism seemed to be opposite to what I expoected, but now that I am used to it, I make length adjustments almost instantly without thinking about it. To tighten the pole turn the metal pole below the plastic connector. The plastic connector itself does not turn, it is just a dust cover!
893952
There is an rubber band around the unit on the narrow end just above the retractable stainless springs .... slip that off with a small flat head screw driver and you are good to go.