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Safely and efficiently coupling and uncoupling semi-trailers is a crucial element of working as a truck driver.Whether you’re a new driver or have been driving for years, it’s always good to review the essential steps in the process. Keep reading for our all-encompassing guide on how to couple and uncouple a tractor-trailer.

JOST International has been manufacturing fifth wheel coupling devices since 1956. In fact, we submitted the patent for the first-ever steel cast fifth wheel coupling. As a leading manufacturer of fifth wheels, we want to make sure that anyone in the industry, new or experienced, has access to helpful, informative content about all of our components. With that goal in mind, we’re tackling a popular question from those new to the semi-truck and industrial transportation industry: “how does a fifth wheel work on a semi?”.

One of the many responsibilities of a driver is coupling and uncoupling from a trailer. Many underestimate the difficulties and importance of trailer coupling. To master this skill is a necessary endeavor, and it shows the professionalism and pride a driver takes in his or her job.

Safely and efficiently coupling and uncoupling semi-trailers is a crucial element of working as a truck driver.Whether you’re a new driver or have been driving for years, it’s always good to review the essential steps in the process. Keep reading for our all-encompassing guide on how to couple and uncouple a tractor-trailer.

The biggest pro associated with the fifth wheel is the maneuverability that comes with a free front axis. This feature that the fifth wheel hitch offer allows you to turn your car or truck while your trailer follows swiftly behind you.This design makes transportation through cities and highways much less nerve-racking since you are not dealing with a massive, wide-turning vehicle.In terms of backing up, neither the motorhome or trailer proves uniquely entertaining. Both bring their own sets of problems. A motorhome is massive and wide turning, while a trailer goes the opposite way you want it.

The fifth wheel part that most commonly requires repair is the top plate. The top plate is a horseshoe-shaped plate that’s attached to the main frame of the vehicle. It offers trailers and cargo a secure connecting point for heavy loads. Why is the top plate the most common fifth wheel repair? It’s under intense stress while in use. This high stress can damage the plate and normal wear can break down internal, smaller components like lock jaws and cushion ring inserts, bushings, release handles, and more to the point of replacement. You may also struggle with fifth wheel top plate troubles if your coupling attempts aren’t in compliance with JOST’s Operating Instructions or the industry standard TMC RMP-654.All of these possibilities show why following standards and being proactive about inspections and maintenance is key.

The fifth wheel part that most commonly requires repair is the top plate. The top plate is a horseshoe-shaped plate that’s attached to the main frame of the vehicle. It offers trailers and cargo a secure connecting point for heavy loads. Why is the top plate the most common fifth wheel repair? It’s under intense stress while in use. This high stress can damage the plate and normal wear can break down internal, smaller components like lock jaws and cushion ring inserts, bushings, release handles, and more to the point of replacement. You may also struggle with fifth wheel top plate troubles if your coupling attempts aren’t in compliance with JOST’s Operating Instructions or the industry standard TMC RMP-654.All of these possibilities show why following standards and being proactive about inspections and maintenance is key.

The passenger side landing jack on our Keystone Cougar fifth wheel suffered a major failure last week. I was in the process of jacking the trailer off the truck when I heard and felt a loud clunk. In fact, my wife who was inside setting things up immediately looked out the window and ask “What the heck was that?”. “Not sure” I replied, but I knew something was not right with the jacks.I decide to retract them again and that’s when I saw the passenger side landing leg was not lifting up!  Luckily I was still hooked to the truck so I set to work removing the faulty landing leg to try and determine the issue. Removing the trailers landing leg was pretty straight forward involving undoing just a few bolts, its foot pad and locking pin assembly. In no time I had the whole leg out.

Yes, you can repair landing gears on your fifth wheel with an inexpensive rebuild kit. No, in the interest of full disclosure, I did not do this…yet. But as promised in my last post about how to fix fifth wheel legs, I can provide step by step instructions. And I have plenty of photos. How? Because I tore apart my seized landing gear leg to see how it works. I identified how all the parts are put together. As a result, I figured out just how easy it is to repair landing gears. If I ever need to do that on our own fifth wheel, that is. so…

The fifth wheel coupling is a critical component in the world of transportation, serving as the essential link between a semi-trailer and the towing truck, tractor unit, leading trailer, or dolly. This mechanical device is designed to provide a pivot point that allows the safe and efficient handling of heavy loads.

Volvo Trucks will now equip fifth wheel coupling devices from JOST International as standard equipment on Volvo VN and VHD tractors manufactured at its Dublin, Va. plant, which assembles all Volvo trucks sold in North America.

This is a question we get asked often. You want to buy a fifth wheel, but don't want to buy a new truck, or you have your eye on a truck and want to know if it can handle the RV you want. Totally get it, so let's take a look at how to figure this out!

The 5th wheel is one of the most practical devices that transforms your vehicle into a multifunctional facility. This is enabled via a hitch that is attached to your SUV, truck, RV, tractor, or lorry. Despite the complicated duties the fifth wheel serves, the system is quite simple.

If you just bought a fifth wheel trailer without giving any thought to how you would safely tow it, you may be surprised to learn that you cannot hook it to the hitch that is installed on your bumper, as you would with a conventional trailer.

Providing that you already decided to get a towable RV you still need to make a rather difficult decision whether to get a travel trailer or a 5th wheel. The most important thing you have to know before going for either one is your towing vehicle. You have to check if it has the capability of towing both travel trailers and 5th wheel trailers.

The fifth wheel vs. travel trailer debate can cause some confusion. If you’ve decided to join the camping world and buy an RV, you have some decisions to make. Perhaps you know you want a towable RV, but you may not know whether a fifth wheel or travel trailer would best suit your needs.