How do you slide the 5th wheel on an International?
Discussion in 'Marten' started by 1of1, Apr 25, 2019.
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Same as any other truck ,how about picture's?
Upinsmoke Thanks this. -
First thing to know is do you even have a sliding fifth wheel, or is it fixed?
mjd4277, Upinsmoke and Intothesunset Thank this. -
With an air slide, I drop the trailer. Throw the air slide switch to retract the pins. Then use a pry bar to put it exactly where I want it.
Least amount of frustration that way. -
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You'll need to get a gap between your fifth wheel and trailer..any weight on the fifth wheel and you'll have problems.
Lubricate the pins with soap and water.
Slowly rock the truck after releasing the pins..should unlock just like the tandem.
Doesn't take much to move it a few inches.uncleal13 Thanks this. -
go to a truckstop and ask a old guy.
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If it’s on a Marten International tractor then none of the fifth wheels on any of the tractor fleet are sliding,they’re all permanently fixed.
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