Overall, the points were covered well. On the tug test, I only lift my landing gear a half inch, and, I leave my tailgate open just in case. I also visually check the locking jaws, just as you did. Regarding the safety brake cable, I use a caribiner and attach it to my truck, NOT the hitch. Many people connect it to their hitch, and IMHO, this is dangerous.
I'm a trucker been one a long time the proper way to hook up a wagon the king pin top plate should be a slightly lower then the fifthwheel top plate so when you hook up it picks the wagon up off the legs so you don't bend them then do your tug. That's what the little chin fingers are for. That and also why the fifthwheel is at a angle when there's nothing on it
@@ThePlthompson on trailers with air brakes no need unless the chambers are bad In return shouldn't be pulled anywhere till fixed. Electric brakes you have to plug in the pig tail (Electric cord) and if Necessary you can chock. Then activate the brake controller to lock the trailer brakes to do your tug.
When tugging cover the brake with your other foot, if it’s not hooked you can stop before you tear up your tailgate. I’ve driven tractor trailer for years. You will want your pin a little lower it will take some of the bind off of landing gear if your not perfectly aligned
ALWAYS use a lock, not a pin. If the rig will be out of your sight-line more than 10 seconds. Some jealous prick might pull your lock handle, and most people dont check it every time, if at all. Just an added measure of security. This goes for bumper tow trailers as well. ALWAYS use a hitch lock. Pins are easy to pull. This goes for both the ball lock and the receiver. Very cheap security measures. ANY tampering will be obvious by broken or missing lock. Always check your gear every time you stop, especially at a truck stop.
I'm sorry maybe you answered this but how do you know if your fifth wheel receiver has a big enough slot for your kingpin and how do you measure or what do you measure or what do you do to make sure it does fit
So most king pins, 99% are 2 inch. Including semi trucks. There is a larger 3.5 inch king pin that’s used for heavy haul. We are talking 100k and up loads
Why doesn’t anyone put lube/ grease on the fifth wheel, I have been in truck maintenance for 40 years and a dry fifth wheel makes turning more difficult and wears the pin and plate out faster.
Wow that seems a little complicated. I just watched a guy just this past weekend tear his truck up by coming unlocked from his kingpin as he was pulling out. Glad I have a travel trailer for myself it is easier for me. Felt sorry for the guy
@@stella_rt breathing disabilities? Nigga you know u fat... I am too, dont feel bad about it... at least you can afford a nice truck and a nice trailer...
Love the tug test the first video I've seen it working a big truck body shop we do not hook up to trailers with out pulling forward to double check connection
Just a word of advice you should not hook break away cable to fifth wheel release handle it should have a solid point to connect to cause it could easily slide off the handle and won’t engage brakes on trailer and it could also damage the handle if the trailer does come loose. Another thing is if the cable gets caught on something it could pull handle releasing trailer.
1. The handle has a locking pin, 2. The force needed to release the handle is much greater than the force needed to pull the safety cable out 3. There is absolutely no way the safety cable is going to “slide” off the handle.
Sorry,not a very good video,that electronic device did nothing,you jumped around on your instructions,you said the trailer had a mirror but didn’t use it ,I had a fifth wheel a while back,my first time hook up was easier than you showed,Good luck on your travels.
Stella R/T, don't get bugged by comments, we are all here to learn and appreciate folks like you who take the time to make videos. However, I must agree with some of the other's comments. You missed a few steps and camera was off target when explaining. Thank you for the video.
I'm glad you are sharing, but it was not fully correct. You should have the kingpin about an inch lower than the hitch head. As you pull back the kingpin will ride up on to the hitch head and lock into place. Good information and thank you for sharing, safe travel
How come the back wheels weren’t chocked ? Did she manually hold the trailer brake to prevent movement ? I don’t either of these were used, how come ? I had a cdl and when hooking up charged the trailer and pulled the trolley brake down to prevent rolling, just sayin’
Had your jaws not closed properly around the king pin then the jaw release handle would not have pulled in completely and the safety lock would not have closed.
Overall, the points were covered well. On the tug test, I only lift my landing gear a half inch, and, I leave my tailgate open just in case. I also visually check the locking jaws, just as you did. Regarding the safety brake cable, I use a caribiner and attach it to my truck, NOT the hitch. Many people connect it to their hitch, and IMHO, this is dangerous.
I'm a trucker been one a long time the proper way to hook up a wagon the king pin top plate should be a slightly lower then the fifthwheel top plate so when you hook up it picks the wagon up off the legs so you don't bend them then do your tug. That's what the little chin fingers are for. That and also why the fifthwheel is at a angle when there's nothing on it
100% asking out of curiosity, do you chalk the trailer wheels or have them locked?
@@ThePlthompson on trailers with air brakes no need unless the chambers are bad In return shouldn't be pulled anywhere till fixed. Electric brakes you have to plug in the pig tail (Electric cord) and if Necessary you can chock. Then activate the brake controller to lock the trailer brakes to do your tug.
@@Dachamp2001 thanks! I have electric however I know what you mean about air. Appreceate the reply.
Wow, I've never thought of this and it will help me feel a ton better about the connection when starting the trip. Thanks!
When tugging cover the brake with your other foot, if it’s not hooked you can stop before you tear up your tailgate. I’ve driven tractor trailer for years. You will want your pin a little lower it will take some of the bind off of landing gear if your not perfectly aligned
Yup keep your wheel chocks in place, never had an issue, good video.
I attach the breakaway cable to the frame of the hitch using a carabiner. That way you know its not going to fall off.
Thank you so much. Becoming a new fifth wheel hauler next week!
Breakaway should always be connected to something that is connected to the chassis of the truck like the hitch. Not the hollow galvanized handle.
ALWAYS use a lock, not a pin. If the rig will be out of your sight-line more than 10 seconds. Some jealous prick might pull your lock handle, and most people dont check it every time, if at all. Just an added measure of security. This goes for bumper tow trailers as well. ALWAYS use a hitch lock. Pins are easy to pull. This goes for both the ball lock and the receiver. Very cheap security measures. ANY tampering will be obvious by broken or missing lock. Always check your gear every time you stop, especially at a truck stop.
how long was that RV and GVWR with all stuff in?
Good job guys
Can you do this alone ?
Add some minmal solar. It's wonderful to pick up or visit your RV and have the Batts ready to go. Best thing we did.
Thank you for sharing this tip! What type of truck and 5th wheel do you have?
That's why I love my Anderson hitch I don't have to couple
OMG ! First Rodeo ?!? I think so.
Far from it buddy. But hey thanks for playing
I'm so confused at this comment, great post R/T
I'm sorry maybe you answered this but how do you know if your fifth wheel receiver has a big enough slot for your kingpin and how do you measure or what do you measure or what do you do to make sure it does fit
So most king pins, 99% are 2 inch. Including semi trucks. There is a larger 3.5 inch king pin that’s used for heavy haul. We are talking 100k and up loads
I see that even though you're towing a 5th wheel, you still have the SHIN crusher attached.
I tow both. No need to remove it
Why doesn’t anyone put lube/ grease on the fifth wheel, I have been in truck maintenance for 40 years and a dry fifth wheel makes turning more difficult and wears the pin and plate out faster.
Lube the pin, or the plate? I use the lube "plate" on the 5th wheel.
@@DanJustus just a little between the plate and the pin surface to make it turn easily.
Wow that seems a little complicated. I just watched a guy just this past weekend tear his truck up by coming unlocked from his kingpin as he was pulling out. Glad I have a travel trailer for myself it is easier for me. Felt sorry for the guy
It’s actually not, way more with a travel trailer with WD hitch and sway conto
Talk about making a meal out of trucking lol. Only in Murica
Pull test is not fail proof. Just look at your locking jaws and make sure they are latched. Pull test does not guarantee you are hooked up whatsoever.
Pull test is to make sure it is lock and sometimes it doesn't lock that's the reason for it and truck drivers do it to
Gooseneck and goose ball way easier to hookup….no tug test required….always positive engagement.
Disagree. 5th wheel is far superior in stability and ease of use
Big truck, big RV, big woman…..I’m seeing a trend.
Yup, you had the small wiener club locked down so I had to go big
Why are you so out of breath? All you're doing is pushing buttons...
I have a breathing disability but thanks for being a dick...
@@stella_rt breathing disabilities? Nigga you know u fat... I am too, dont feel bad about it... at least you can afford a nice truck and a nice trailer...
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Better to hook your breakaway cable to your truck and not your hitch.
Love the tug test the first video I've seen it working a big truck body shop we do not hook up to trailers with out pulling forward to double check connection
thanks. I'm a former truck driver, but knew nothing about a setup for my F-250. Similar
Glad I could help
Just a word of advice you should not hook break away cable to fifth wheel release handle it should have a solid point to connect to cause it could easily slide off the handle and won’t engage brakes on trailer and it could also damage the handle if the trailer does come loose. Another thing is if the cable gets caught on something it could pull handle releasing trailer.
1. The handle has a locking pin,
2. The force needed to release the handle is much greater than the force needed to pull the safety cable out
3. There is absolutely no way the safety cable is going to “slide” off the handle.
I 100% agree. I'm a DOT inspector and if this were a commercial vehicle, that would not fly. Needs to be connected to something solid like the rails
Sorry,not a very good video,that electronic device did nothing,you jumped around on your instructions,you said the trailer had a mirror but didn’t use it ,I had a fifth wheel a while back,my first time hook up was easier than you showed,Good luck on your travels.
Thanks for sharing!
Stella R/T, don't get bugged by comments, we are all here to learn and appreciate folks like you who take the time to make videos. However, I must agree with some of the other's comments. You missed a few steps and camera was off target when explaining. Thank you for the video.
Where did you buy that Pin lock for the hitch?
I'm glad you are sharing, but it was not fully correct. You should have the kingpin about an inch lower than the hitch head. As you pull back the kingpin will ride up on to the hitch head and lock into place. Good information and thank you for sharing, safe travel
Says been doing this for 16 years, sounds like famous last words. Didn't need to get uptight about good advice. Probably will do so again.
How come the back wheels weren’t chocked ? Did she manually hold the trailer brake to prevent movement ? I don’t either of these were used, how come ? I had a cdl and when hooking up charged the trailer and pulled the trolley brake down to prevent rolling, just sayin’
The truck had a electric trailer brakes and you can slide the button to hold trailer brakes
Thanks for sharing.
Didn’t seem very professional.
I also painted the jaws of the hitch white for better visibility when looking at them as you did @4.00 minutes. Why is the battery low?
Had your jaws not closed properly around the king pin then the jaw release handle would not have pulled in completely and the safety lock would not have closed.
Thanks for the video. Why aren't you using the back up camera in the bed?
Don’t have one...