Are you guys that like to run with your fifth wheel all the way back running less than 80k gross?
Not sure how your getting things to scale maybe spread axle trailer? How’s that work in the winter with less weight on the steer axle?
Not trying to criticize anyone, just wondering how you make it work.
Sliding fifth wheel question
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Still undecided, Aug 31, 2022.
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When I was pulling a refer a lot of loads were frozen and fairly lite.
Even heavy meat loads I would slide it to the legal weight. I don’t ever remember going all the way forward with the fifth wheel.
Now pulling tankers I normally keep it mid ways since you can’t slide tandems on a tanker.Another Canadian driver and God prefers Diesels Thank this. -
I set mine for max weight on all axles which is 12 inches ahead of between tandems.
14,600 lbs front
40,000 lbs drives
Then put fifth wheel back for the short gooseneck low boy we have.
The other truck I drive is just a few inches ahead of center between drives. This one is heavier than the primary one I driveAnother Canadian driver Thanks this. -
All the way forward?
Check your mudflaps and make sure they will clear trailer landing gear.
Probably not an issue, but I 've pulled some oddball trailers.Another Canadian driver and MACK E-6 Thank this. -
Probably more of an issue on stepdecks and lowboys then other trailers.
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rides nice, never had any issue with the front end pushing, even with the 385 tires on the front end. In my option fifth wheel position has almost zero effect on maneuverability.Another Canadian driver and God prefers Diesels Thank this. -
Y'all need to keep in mind sliders are different length too. I have 60" of slider rail, and all the way back would be about 2" behind the center of back axle, all the way forward about 2" forward of the front
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