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should i move my fifth wheel?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Josh_B, Jul 25, 2015.

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  1. Jul 25, 2015 #1
    Josh_B

    Josh_B Bobtail Member

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    full fuel

    steer axel: 11140
    drive: 33720
    trailer: 33940
    total weight 78800
    my tandems are two pins back fromthe very front
     
    Josh_B, Jul 25, 2015
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  3. Jul 25, 2015 #2
    JDHIGGINS44

    JDHIGGINS44 Light Load Member

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    Not real sure why you would want to bother looks like a #### near perfect and legal load there. Roll with it
     
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  4. Jul 25, 2015 #3
    Josh_B

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    i think the right thing to do would be move the fifth wheel forward 1 and then move the tandems back 3-4 holes so i have as much wag and the load is more even, but I dont have a free scale, and i think it will take me at least twomore tries to get even, but im legal the way it is. should i screw with it?
     
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  5. Jul 25, 2015 #4
    PackRatTDI

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    I'd run with it.
     
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  7. Jul 25, 2015 #5
    PackRatTDI

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    I never move the 5th wheel unless it's absolutely necessary, and I can count on one hand the times that's occurred.
     
    PackRatTDI, Jul 25, 2015
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  8. Jul 25, 2015 #6
    ethos

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    Load looks good to me, run it.
     
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  9. Jul 25, 2015 #7
    6daysontheroad

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    If you do that you'll probably be over on the drives. I'd leave as is and run with it.
     
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  10. Jul 25, 2015 #8
    Josh_B

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    im sure this won't be the last time, but itis the first time ive ever beenthis close. thanks for your encouragements.
     
    Josh_B, Jul 25, 2015
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  11. Jul 25, 2015 #9
    XCELERATIONRULES

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    just roll and burn off some fuel,your good.
     
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  12. Jul 25, 2015 #10
    Balakov100

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    11,140 what kind of truck you got.
    You could put some more weight on the steers. But I wouldn't mess with it


    Your 5th wheel, find the sweet spot and forget it's even moveable.
     
    Balakov100, Jul 25, 2015
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