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NOTICE
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Continue to extend the jack(s), making sure that the ground is providing stable and level
support for the trailer.
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Turn the crank two or three turns to take some weight off of the coupling. Do not raise
the fifth wheel off the kingpin plate.
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After the jack(s) are extended enough to permit driving the tow vehicle away, disengage
the jack handle from its shaft and return it to its holder. Do NOT drive the tow vehicle
yet!
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Open the fifth wheel locks by:
o
Pulling the release handle, or
o
Using a separate pipe release handle to engage the solid stud on the
secondary lock.
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Slowly drive the tow vehicle away from the trailer.
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Raise the tow vehicle tailgate.
3.
LOADING THE TRAILER
Improper trailer loading causes many accidents and deaths. To safely load a trailer, you must
consider:
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Overall load weight
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Load weight distribution
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Proper tongue weight
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Securing the load properly
To determine that you have loaded the trailer within its rating; you must consider the
distribution
of weight, as well as the total weight of the trailer and its contents. The
trailer axles
carry most of the total weight of the trailer and its contents (Gross Vehicle Weight, or “GVW”).
The remainder of the total weight is carried by the tow vehicle hitch. It is essential for safe
towing that the trailer tongue and tow vehicle hitch carry the proper amount of the loaded
trailer weight, otherwise the trailer can suddenly sway wildly at towing speed. Read the
“Tongue Weight” section below.
Towing stability also depends on keeping the center of gravity as low as possible. Load heavy
items on the floor and over the axles. When loading additional items, be sure to maintain even
side-to-side weight distribution and proper tongue weight. The total weight of the trailer and
its contents must never exceed the total weight rating of the trailer (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating, or “GVWR”).
Do not use high speed to lift the trailer, the drop leg jack mechanism can be damaged.
High speed is used only to rapidly move the drop leg base into contact with the ground.
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