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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…

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!

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.

5th wheel hitches offer a lot of utility – everything from a more smooth and stable towing experience to easy installation and greater maneuverability. A 5th wheel hitch in Calgary can make things effortless. However, there are a few variables to consider when it comes to choosing the right hitch for your pickup truck and trailer.At Calgary Hitch Shop, we are your expert 5th wheel hitch supplier. As such, we have a myriad of 5th wheel hitches for any sized trailer and pickup. If you need assistance in selecting the right 5th wheel hitch, keep reading to learn 5 helpful steps to choose the proper hitch.

When selecting a truck to pull your fifth wheel, it can be a challenge because there are lots of options and many different factors to consider before making a final purchase. To help you with choosing the right truck for your fifth wheel, we’ve created this guide to simplify the process. Take a look at the information and you’ll be on the open road before you know it, successfully hauling your fifth wheel in tow!

Every vehicle is particularly designed for a specific purpose. Therefore, each works with different supportive additional vehicles for multifunctional and effective operation. If you consider owning a fifth wheel to expand your operational area, note that your fifth wheel would never leave your property without a hitch. This indispensable item connects the camper to the tow vehicle, allowing for safe road travels. However, not all hitches are compatible with your RV, tow vehicle, budget, or lifestyle.

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