5th Wheel Crushes Truck Follow Up
A while back it was posted about this couple's 5th wheel experience landing on their truck. Here's a follow up on this topic. Link
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Latch, pull, get out and look to make sure the pin is captured before you dolly up. You can high hitch, or worse submarine the pin, where the pin misses the slot, rides up and over, dropping in front of the fifth wheel. You can pass a pull test with this, in fact I had one driver make it 1/2 mile before he dropped a loaded tanker. The bright edge on the fifth wheel gives this away. I also use a flashlight.
I have also heard of jaws failing, but not seen it. Simple is best for safety, but a drawbar hitch has more slop.
When you hitch, do it the same way every time. Do not let anything interfere with your routine. Using a checklist is best.
I have also heard of jaws failing, but not seen it. Simple is best for safety, but a drawbar hitch has more slop.
When you hitch, do it the same way every time. Do not let anything interfere with your routine. Using a checklist is best.
