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Re: Handy Hints, Gadgets, Products & Gizmos
Newebe 5er try tip;) On your 5th wheel and attach a retractable tape measure to the side of your king pin hitch. When you uncouple, measure and write down the distance from the tape measure to the ground, then you level the trailer height. When getting ready to leave, pull down the tape measure to the height at which you uncoupled and raise the legs until you reach that distance. Then back the truck in and it is always at the perfect height. Takes the guess work out on king pin height and saves lots of time. Also, paint a white strip on your truck mounted hitch and on the top of the king pin. Your then able to line up the hitch and king pin by using the rearview mirror. Between the ruler and the painted strip, you’ll be able to connect the truck and unit in one try!!! That is exceptional for me...prior to these simple additions I would in and out of the truck ensuring correct height and alignment maybe 4-6 times.337Views0likes0CommentsRe: Handy Hints, Gadgets, Products & Gizmos
3 days and ALL read..:R. Thanks for the 'help'..some I did not know I needed, but now I see the light!:B To add to the file: Three aerosol sprays that RV’ers should not be without – WD-40, White Lithium Grease, and Silicone Spray Lubricant. The WD-40 is handy for keeping locks, latches and hinges lubricated, preventing corrosion of metal parts, and treating wet electrical connections. The White Lithium Grease is good for the slide outs, tongue jack and screw-jack type stabilizers, ball hitches and coupler latches, and preventing corrosion on suspension and frame parts. Silicone Spray Lubricant is great for any location where lubrication is needed but oily residue is undesirable. Use it on your slide-out seals, the screen door and cranking spots. Have F U N!!!!:C353Views0likes0Comments
