Came back from a short camping trip last weekend, and while backing the trailer into its spot I hear a loud POP. This hitch makes a lot of noise anyhow, so I got out and looked but didn't notice anything obvious. Later, when taking the hitch off I found the passenger side trunnion bolt had completely broken:

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It took a while but I was able to find the nut side and eventually the washer as well:

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But unfortunately there was more damage - it looks like the top plate on the passenger side has actually bent. of course this thing is just about 3 months out of warranty.

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The 'good' bolt on the other trunnion is not exactly confidence inspiring either:
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Not sure what I have been doing wrong - to put the trailer away (imagine 2500RL - well within spec of this hitch - it has the 1400lb bars) into my spot at home I do have to negotiate up a pretty good uphill transition which I have to approach from an angle to reduce the overall incline, then straighten out once the trailer tires get on the slope. I suspect this could put some extra pressure on the trunnion - but I would figure the springs would bend more before this kind of damage happened. I have thought about taking the springs off before backing the trailer up, but I am concerned with the max tongue weight of 600lbs without springs.

Anyone had something similar happen with the Husky Centerline? All I can say is I'm super happy this happened at home and not while we were 800 miles away in Utah a few weeks ago!