Thanks for the instruction. I was learnt also to put down the window en skip the radio when you connecting. And not only test the breaks but also the lights of the trailer. Greating from a Dutch driver. Ferry
WOW...This an easier way to test than the way I was taught half a century ago hey.... Was taught to wind legs down to an inch above ground...pull lever and drive out slowly with everything disconnected....backing it was done with turntable sliding along skid plate all the way until you heard it lock.....just a little push back ....and then one forward...all with air off to trailer....but then we had greasy plate hitches too.
Thanks Johno. Always interesting to me to see how things have changed. No airbags in my day. I usually left legs just off the ground in tug test so they didn’t scrape but there in case the worst happened and trailer dropped. Then I’d wind them up. But that was 45 years ago
Hi Johno, I am a Brit and was a truck driver for 45 years, now retired. Disconnecting the trailer is done slightly differently. First we apply the trailer brake, a pull button on the side of the trailer this applies the air brakes on the trailer, then in order legs, air lines and electric suzies, last of all pull the fifth wheel handle to release trailer. To hook up its the reverse, the difference hear is when we hook up to the trailer we give 2 tugs to make sure the trailer is locked onto the fifth wheel then attach safety clip then air lines and electric suzies then wind up legs last of all release the trailer hand brake by pushing in the trailer brake button on side of trailer.
Thanks Gary. I must say I'll make this video again giving a little more detail about the order to do things in. This would be for newbies as I roughly do the legs first then turntable then airlines.
@@RoadTrainAdventures Sorry Johnno. Prescriptive text changed my Johnno to Johnny. 🤣 I must double check before I press send. 🥴 Have a good one mate.👍😁
Hey Johno... great video for those wanting to get into the trucking industry & also it's always a good idea to check when parked in rest area's or truck stops to make sure your turntable is still locked in before driving off because there will always be that one that may pull the handle & you won't even know before the unthinkable happens
True unfortunately, if I leave the truck for any reason at all, when going back to the truck I always check ringfeder handles, turntable and air line taps just in case you have some idiot that's tampered with them.
It's about the transportation industry introduction of an apprenticeship in the industry from driving to logistics and management systems rotation of stock would be great.
G'day johno see you about 2 days ago headed Narrandera Bound out of wagga you were in between colingulie and wagga good seeing you trucking along mate, thanks for the great video
After you have connected the airlines and electrics to the trailer, it is good practice to check the lights too. Those 7 pin plugs are rubbish when it comes to making electrical contact. Also supply air to the trailer after the tug test to let the airbags inflate or you will end up with holes in your guards.... much like the ones you have on the right rear drive axle.5:39
Really informative video, something we do everyday but forget that others don’t. We get taught to do the “tug test” before we wind the legs up, “just incase!” 😂 Does your truck have ABS? Love the camera angle underneath. Take care 😁👍🏻
seen you at hungry jacks at pheasants nestthe other week! was too scared to say g'day but i knew it was you once i seen you jump into your truck take care.
I would have dropped the bags fully, reason,. you can see that your turn-table hits the trailer, it looks like you have Teflon turn-table inserts, this can stop damage to the Teflon. Just a suggestion.
Yes my new truck is picked out to which I'll make a video and reveal the truck as soon as I get it. It's not a bran new truck but it is still very nice.
@@RoadTrainAdventures Well i could make out its my first lesson while you instruct me with the camera rollin' fa ya next show. Let's not forget reversing round the corner with a trailer without touching the kerb & only 2 goes! Then we need the steepest fkn' hill fa splittin'/shiftin' up & down the hill & the box with no 'crunchin' '. Do ya still have to change an inside tyre & bleed a diesel these days? Have i left anything out?
Thanks for the instruction. I was learnt also to put down the window en skip the radio when you connecting. And not only test the breaks but also the lights of the trailer. Greating from a Dutch driver. Ferry
Yes I didn't go through testing the lights.
🇦🇺 Truck Drivers Are Hero's Have A Blessed Day
Very nice. Thanks Rosco. You have yourself a very blessed day too.
WOW...This an easier way to test than the way I was taught half a century ago hey.... Was taught to wind legs down to an inch above ground...pull lever and drive out slowly with everything disconnected....backing it was done with turntable sliding along skid plate all the way until you heard it lock.....just a little push back ....and then one forward...all with air off to trailer....but then we had greasy plate hitches too.
Yes I see
Another great clip mate! Love these... super informative and explained in a way that's easy to understand. Great stuff!
Very nice. Thanks for watching
Thanks Johno. Always interesting to me to see how things have changed. No airbags in my day. I usually left legs just off the ground in tug test so they didn’t scrape but there in case the worst happened and trailer dropped. Then I’d wind them up. But that was 45 years ago
Yes that sounds right to me.
Educational videos are the best. Hopefully one day I’ll get to try this Johnno
I sure hope you will.
Hi Johno, I am a Brit and was a truck driver for 45 years, now retired. Disconnecting the trailer is done slightly differently. First we apply the trailer brake, a pull button on the side of the trailer this applies the air brakes on the trailer, then in order legs, air lines and electric suzies, last of all pull the fifth wheel handle to release trailer. To hook up its the reverse, the difference hear is when we hook up to the trailer we give 2 tugs to make sure the trailer is locked onto the fifth wheel then attach safety clip then air lines and electric suzies then wind up legs last of all release the trailer hand brake by pushing in the trailer brake button on side of trailer.
Thanks Gary. I must say I'll make this video again giving a little more detail about the order to do things in. This would be for newbies as I roughly do the legs first then turntable then airlines.
@@RoadTrainAdventures look forward to watching 👍
Very good
Park Brake Button lol Luxury compared to the Ratchet Hand Brakes we used to deal with!
Which truck are you talking about?
Awesome video Johnno, thank you very much 😃✌
Very nice. Thanks heaps again
Great, to the point and no fluff. It’s a easy thing to do but site/company procedures and ohs make it a hour long first step on your day at work
I don't think I've worked for a company that shows us how to do this. They expect I would know these basic principles.
Great simple tutorial, always wondered how it was done. Thanks
Very nice. Thanks Phil
Good job Johnny. Very involved. 👍😁
Awesome. Thanks Des
@@RoadTrainAdventures Sorry Johnno. Prescriptive text changed my Johnno to Johnny. 🤣 I must double check before I press send. 🥴 Have a good one mate.👍😁
@@desmondsequerah9760 Don't worry. I do the same sometimes
Hey Johno... great video for those wanting to get into the trucking industry & also it's always a good idea to check when parked in rest area's or truck stops to make sure your turntable is still locked in before driving off because there will always be that one that may pull the handle & you won't even know before the unthinkable happens
Thanks Joe. Yes I've heard of people pulling the turntable.
True unfortunately, if I leave the truck for any reason at all, when going back to the truck I always check ringfeder handles, turntable and air line taps just in case you have some idiot that's tampered with them.
I never check if someone has tampered with anything but I would check from them on if someone ever did.
Great video thankyou Johno love your show ❤
Very nice. Thanks Julie
It's about the transportation industry introduction of an apprenticeship in the industry from driving to logistics and management systems rotation of stock would be great.
For sure
صبح تا غروب برنامه های اینو میبینم کارت درست
Very nice. It's great to have your along.
@@RoadTrainAdventures عاشقتم مرد متاسفانه انگلیس بلد نیستم و متوجه نشدم چی گفتی ولی همیشه برات آرزوی موفقیت میکنم😍❤️
قلت ، لطيف جدا ومن الرائع أن تكون معك.
@@RoadTrainAdventures من ایرانی هستم و زبانم پارسی عرب نیستم به هر حال دوستت دارم تو راننده مورد علاقه منی🥰
G'day johno see you about 2 days ago headed Narrandera Bound out of wagga you were in between colingulie and wagga good seeing you trucking along mate, thanks for the great video
Oh that was when I just loaded 2 trailers out of Sydney
@@RoadTrainAdventures first time seeing you in person gotta say g'day one day
Yeah for sure. When you see me, sing out.
After you have connected the airlines and electrics to the trailer, it is good practice to check the lights too. Those 7 pin plugs are rubbish when it comes to making electrical contact. Also supply air to the trailer after the tug test to let the airbags inflate or you will end up with holes in your guards.... much like the ones you have on the right rear drive axle.5:39
Yes I didn't show checking the lights. As usual I'm in a little rush whilst making this video.
Really informative video, something we do everyday but forget that others don’t.
We get taught to do the “tug test” before we wind the legs up, “just incase!” 😂
Does your truck have ABS?
Love the camera angle underneath.
Take care 😁👍🏻
Yes we have ABS. I realise that other people do this differently.
After watching this video I think I can unhook from a trailer!! Now I just need to learn to drive a big rig.
You'll be driving in no time.
seen you at hungry jacks at pheasants nestthe other week! was too scared to say g'day but i knew it was you once i seen you jump into your truck take care.
Oh no. Yes come and say hi. I'm just another friendly truck driver.
Excellent
Thanks Jessica
WOW This an easier way to test than the way I was taught to do it half a century ago hey
How were you taught?
Nice one, Johno, safe travels bunji...
Very nice. Thanks Bruce.
Have a nice day Johnno😊
Thanks Rick. You too
That was great
Thanks Rachel
Cool video
Awesome. Thanks heaps
Good job mate
can you please make video on how to reversing too and how to judge traffic light while driving
I have a reversing video which I made about a year ago and got the video, I don't understand what you mean.
Good one
Very good
Great explanation 👌.Oneday, I might get off my butt and get a semi licence
Only if you think you'll like the job.
Nice 👍
Thanks heaps Eric
Good one mate
Very nice. Thanks for watching
Hi johno how often do you replace the king pin
I've never had to replace them so I guess they last a long time.
Hey Johno another great informative video.Noticed one of your straps wasn't secure properly...😉
It may have looked that way but they were all tight. Can you tell me which part of the video you saw this on?
Hey about 5.5 min into video looks like it..@@RoadTrainAdventures
I'll have a look
It looks like you may be talking about the very small bundle under another part of the load but they were definitely right.
It was tight when I left officer.....
I would have dropped the bags fully, reason,. you can see that your turn-table hits the trailer, it looks like you have Teflon turn-table inserts, this can stop damage to the Teflon. Just a suggestion.
One thing I didn't show was that I look at the weight scale in the truck and when the weight is just about off the turntable then I move forward.
Any news on the new truck Johnno ????
Yes my new truck is picked out to which I'll make a video and reveal the truck as soon as I get it. It's not a bran new truck but it is still very nice.
Love the sound of a big diesel idling ❤ would be pathetic standing alongside an electric piece of crap😂
Tony
Thanks Tony. Driving an electric truck would be very weird.
@@RoadTrainAdventures Electric buses are so quiet they can creep up on you at bus stops and you can miss signalling them to stop.
Ha ha. That would be funny. Missing the bus because you didn't hear it coming.
@@RoadTrainAdventures Funny for everyone except the person who missed it
Oh of course
Do you watch your hands before moving the truck because I see your hands are very dirtying
Ha ha yeah that was making my ocd go off. I used to carry 20lt of water behind the bunk but now if I’m out of the truck gloves are on everywhere
Yes. I don't like wearing gloves unless I'm doing really dirty work.
I get that some people hate dirty hands or any kind of dirt. My wife is like that but I can wash my hands later.
you forgot the trailer plug wire lol ive fixed so many of them been ripped out or left draggin on the ground
Yes I did that bit may not have showed it.
Shouldda been a drivin' instructer!
I may have the patience... Or do I?
@@RoadTrainAdventures Well i could make out its my first lesson while you instruct me with the camera rollin' fa ya next show. Let's not forget reversing round the corner with a trailer without touching the kerb & only 2 goes! Then we need the steepest fkn' hill fa splittin'/shiftin' up & down the hill & the box with no 'crunchin' '. Do ya still have to change an inside tyre & bleed a diesel these days? Have i left anything out?
Ha ha. Yes I could do a reversing a road train video around a corner.
@@RoadTrainAdventures That'd be a better one!
@@Produce9AE For sure
Good news. Jeff from Yunta has retired.
Oh wow. Really. Ha ha
@@RoadTrainAdventures Hooray!!!
👍👍
mate take care of your hands, wear golves when doing that job.
Gloves can be hard to wear when I'm doing these jobs with the camera and so forth
You've obviously been driving trucks for a while.
Yes Martin, a few years now.
Excellent
Thanks Jonathan
Good one
Thanks Jess