New fifth wheel driver.
Would anyone like to share some wisdom when driving a fifth wheel for the first few trips ? Again, wisdom is the best advice.
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When backing, keep your hand on the bottom of the wheel, and move your hand in the direction you want the back of the trailer to go.
Have your spouse out behind you with a walkie. Have an agreed upon code for which way is which.
Before you unhitch, after putting down the landing gear, put the truck in neutral and let off the brake. This will take pressure off the pin and you can usually unhitch without too much elbow grease on the release lever.
I may try a camera rig when I start out again next year.
Hope this helps!
Have your spouse out behind you with a walkie. Have an agreed upon code for which way is which.
Before you unhitch, after putting down the landing gear, put the truck in neutral and let off the brake. This will take pressure off the pin and you can usually unhitch without too much elbow grease on the release lever.
I may try a camera rig when I start out again next year.
Hope this helps!
