Hitching Up to 5th Wheel
I wrote these notes down after the fact and so I would like some help in correcting them. I have only done this one time and that was with guidance. 1). Inspect hitch 2). Verify "open" position o...
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MarkTwain wrote:filrupmark wrote:
Here is a tip that makes setting your fiver hitching height very easy. After disconnecting adjust the length of your brake cable so it just touches the ground. I used some small stainless chain with a brass snap connector on the end. Then when your ready to hitch up drop your cable down set your height and back in. Works every time very smooth.
Sounds interesting. Can you give a little more detail on how to set your cable up and then drop your cable down to set your height? Do you mean "after disconnecting? Do you mean unhooking your 5th wheel from the truck?
When you raise your fiver to disconnect, pull the truck out and the height the trailer is at adjust your breakaway cable to just touch the ground. Then when you want to hook up let you cable hang or dangle .Use the landing gear to raise or lower till you cable just touches the ground. That will be your hookup height. I have a brass snap clip on the end of my cable . It allows the cable to hang better .
