I have stationary 5th wheel now and just bought a used one that is an air slider. I just noticed they slider is taller. mine is 44'' and the new one appears to be 2 inches taller.
I haul dry van only and starting with a new company one of the questions they asked was how tall is my 5th wheel.
Is this a problem ?? I know I can lower my chassis by dumping the air so I figure I can get under about anything but is this a problem in total height?
Also I am running Low pros for tires.
Thanks,
5th wheel question?
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by buddynewOO, Sep 28, 2022.
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Measure it. 48” or less should be acceptable by everyone. Anything higher, need to measure Trailer hooked up for sure. I’m guessing it’ll be 47” or less.
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As others have said 46-47" should be an acceptable height for pulling vans.
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You understand they are worried about the height of the trailer. 13'6" is the general rule. Yes a taller fifth wheel will raise the height of the trailer
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I’ve seen several heavy haul trucks that couldn’t pull a van without being over height.
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