Fifth wheel height

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  1. Sep 10, 2020 #81
    Adamali21

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    Then probably that’s why because i didn’t turn on that switch. I will check it out in the morning
     
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  3. Sep 11, 2020 #82
    special-k

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    Can you slide the 5th wheel ahead? Usually half way between the drives is the normal starting point. Those ramps are going to cause you grief sooner or later.
     
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  4. Sep 11, 2020 #83
    lester

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    I agree, those ramps look to sit about level with the fifth wheel. Looks like a great way to catch the trailer frame on an off camber turn. I'd ditch them fast. You have no need for them
     
    lester, Sep 11, 2020
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  5. Sep 11, 2020 #84
    Geronimo17

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    Looks like the truck is coming along. What led you to buying this specific one?
     
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  7. Sep 11, 2020 #85
    Adamali21

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    You are right turned on switch abs worked right away....
     
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  8. Sep 16, 2020 #86
    Adamali21

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    Hey guys I am finally on the road with the W900 drives amazing, the only odd thing that I noticed is the fan clutch engages and disengages whenever it feels like, I am driving highway speed coolant temp is perfect and sometimes does it even when parked I also have the ac off, it’s really annoying the hell out of me, where is the fan clutch solenoid and can I bypass it or something I do have a manual button on my dash as well.
     
    Adamali21, Sep 16, 2020
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  9. Sep 16, 2020 #87
    black_dog106

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    @Adamali21
    Congrats on enjoying the ride! Hope the truck is a 110% success story for you.
    assume you already know...only eliminating another possibility.
    If defroster is on, runs A/C too, bring fan on?
    I understand your pain, listening to fan cycling if it shouldn't be or isn't needed.
     
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  10. Sep 16, 2020 #88
    Adamali21

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    Defrost is off, I also noticed is does it when going uphill small or big hills
     
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  11. Sep 16, 2020 #89
    Adamali21

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    Does anyone know where that fan clutch solenoid is located. A picture would be nice, and I know what to do after that
     
    Adamali21, Sep 16, 2020
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  12. Sep 16, 2020 #90
    lester

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    Follow the air line from the fan clutch it will lead you to the solenoid. Most likely its on the firewall. But I'm not familiar with KWs
     
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