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2.2.3.4 Uncoupling the Fifth Wheel Trailer with Drop-Leg Jack
Follow these steps to uncouple your fifth wheel hitch trailer from your tow vehicle.
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Block the tires to prevent the trailer from rolling before jacking the trailer up.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Disconnect the breakaway brake switch cable. Promptly replace the pin in the switch.
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If the trailer has a tailgate, lower it.
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Make certain that the ground surface below the jack base will support the trailer tongue
load.
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Rotate the drop leg plunger pin handle so that the plunger pin is released from the drop
leg.
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Push down on the drop leg base with your foot to place the drop leg to the desired
lowered position.
CAUTION
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Rotate the plunger pin handle so that the plunger pin is attempting to engage the drop
leg.
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Slowly raise your foot, permitting the drop leg to rise. The plunger pin will engage a
hole in the drop leg.
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Be sure the plunger pin is fully engaged. Push it by hand if necessary. The bent part of
the plunger pin handle must be touching the plunger pin housing.
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If your trailer has two step drop leg jacks, lower them both to the same level, following
the above instructions.
NOTICE
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Release the handle (or crank) from its holder and engage it with the jackshaft.
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Rotate the handle (or crank) clockwise to slowly extend the jack and transfer the weight
of the trailer tongue to the jack.
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On two speed jacks, pushing the handle shaft toward the gearbox can perform rapid
extension. This shifts the gearbox into a high-speed mode.
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When the drop leg base contacts the ground, shift the gearbox into low speed mode by
pulling out on the handle shaft until it locks into low gear.
The drop legs are heavily spring loaded in the lowered position. They will rapidly return
to the upper position when released and can inflict serious bruises, scrapes or
pinching.
Keep your feet, shins and hands well clear of the drop legs and drop leg bases when
releasing the drop legs.
Always wear shoes or boots while performing this operation.
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If the drop legs are not set at the same level, one of the drop leg jacks can be
overloaded and can be damaged.
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