Do I need to lower my Fifthwheel to run Dry van?

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  1. RichTrucker2020

    RichTrucker2020 Light Load Member

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    I have a truck that I used to run tanker with. The Fifthwheel sits higher for tanker work. Do I need to lower the stands to run dry van? [​IMG]
     
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  3. Arctic_fox

    Arctic_fox Experienced mx13 execrator

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    It should be fine afaik. Company i worked for did a bunch of dry van after oil dried up with the old oil equipmemt. Just need to make sure to mesure from the top of your trailer to the ground for your ground clearance as it may be a tad more then 13'6. Also may need to drop your airbags every time you back under.
     
  4. Numb

    Numb Crusty Curmudgeon

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    48" is ideal.

    dock height.
     
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    abyliks Road Train Member

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    What size rubber are you on?

    what does the tape measure say?
     
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  6. Brettj3876

    Brettj3876 Road Train Member

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    No you have low pro 22.5 already your good. I bet you'll be around 13.5 or so. That 5th wheel is probably 46in or so
     
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  7. RichTrucker2020

    RichTrucker2020 Light Load Member

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    Okay, thanks.
    Okay.
    Where do measure from?
    Cool.
     
  8. nikmirbre

    nikmirbre Road Train Member

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    Id measure...it looks like you have 6inch risers on there.......
     
  9. okiedokie

    okiedokie Road Train Member

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    Grease 5th wheel.
     
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  10. Ruthless

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    Measure from the ground to the top plate of the fifth wheel when its level/ if its over 48” dry vans will be taller than 13’6” in the nose. Vans with 110” interior height are approximately 115” tall from the kingpin plate to the top of the roof. If you're in a 14’ state this will be less of an issue
     
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