I loaded up the other day in a potholed dock. Unhooked per their procedures. Rehooked and unloaded at a new location. Now empty and locking Jaws are around the head on passenger side. Can't get them to release. Now in a dirt parking lot in rainy AL. Yes I know I'm am idiot for not checking the coupling when I hooked. That said... Help!
Fifth wheel jam
Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by allendriven, Dec 22, 2019.
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I finally got out. I'm not so sure it wasn't a bridge or RR xing that caused it. Is it possible the jaws are not set correctly? How would I know? (Aside from leaving the trailer behind on a highway at 65mph). Just a company driver, and the company is quite frugal. Got my fanny chewed for buying a tire pressure gauge. They're not made of money! I also was informed that i need to fuel up more often. (So the bills won't be as much)
As far as getting my jam free, i pulled the handle as far as i could, hooked a few bungee cords to keep the pressure on it, then up and down and in and out till it popped free. Thanks for the tips people! I have one. .. check it, Everytime.
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