Un-Hitching a 5th Wheel
I'm new at this. Only did it one time and that was with assistance. The following is according to my best recollection. All suggestions will be appreciated 1). Lower tailgate ...
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wilber1 wrote:
I just use a single piece of 2X6 under my landing gear feet. I have seen rigs blown off tall blocks in high winds and their gear damaged. The possibility of being shaken off the blocks is also a consideration if you are in quake prone areas.
I agree with above.
I mentioned to the dealer when I picked mine up that I planned on using 6x6 that I used with previous TT. He(owner of dealership) specifically stated to not use them and use something thinner because it's less the fifth wheel could fall if something happened and it fell off them.
I thought this was a good idea but 2x12 I kept breaking with my TT tires so I decides to cut my own out of maple with my chain saw. They are about 2.5" thick and work good. No breaking these.
