new to fifth wheel towing
We are about to become fifth wheel campers. Have always towed a bumper pull complete with the equalizer hitches and all the fun that goes with that style of hooking up. We are hoping that this will ...
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Old-Biscuit wrote:
Backing 5vr doesn't respond as quickly as bumper pull....at first but when 5vr starts to respond it does so faster.
Also 5vr wheels will track inside of trucks wheels when making turns.
Hooking up.....
King pin plate should be lower than hitch plate so when you back in the king pin rides up hitch plate. This prevents 'high hitching' which is where king pin is not captured by hitch jaws which can happen it king pin plate is higher than hitch plate and lowered into hitch.
After hooking up....
Visually verify hitch jaw(s) have closed around king pin and then do a 'pull test'
Pull Test.....
5vr hitched, umbilical cord plugged in, emergency brake cable attached....raise 5vr front landing gear legs until they just lift off ground (5vr full supported by truck)
Then start truck, engage brake controller manual lever fully (wheel chocks should still be in place), place truck in 'drive' and give the 5vr a good tug.
This checks that hitch jaw(s) are locked.
Go to a large parking lot and practice.......backing into parking spots, maneuvering thru turns (right/left), pulling into parking spots 'straight' (no cutting corners-cause those could be curbs or other vehicles)
Have fun!
Which 5vr are you looking at??????
Step-by-steps are posted here:
Hitching and Un-hitching fifth wheel
You need to see the manual for your actual fifth wheel, but they'll be quite similar.
