Is it safe to pull the release handle while the landing gear still up?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by rolloverdude, Jun 28, 2019.

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Jul 1, 2019 #41

Brandonpdx Road Train Member

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It probably won’t actually fall off the 5th wheel until you try a corner and the trailer tires start to scrub and put backwards pressure on the pin.

Brandonpdx, Jul 1, 2019

Brandonpdx, Jul 1, 2019

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Jul 1, 2019 #42

snowwy Road Train Member

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I see megas dropping trailers all the time.

@ dannon and nestle.

1 england. Managed to make it out to the main road before it dropped.

snowwy, Jul 1, 2019

snowwy, Jul 1, 2019

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Jul 6, 2019 #43

kylefitzy Road Train Member

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what do you do on trailers that don't have landing gear? you pull the release and drive away. where are you guys dropping trailers? the side of a mountain?

kylefitzy, Jul 6, 2019

kylefitzy, Jul 6, 2019

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