so how do you feel about hooking to a short pin trailer ?

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  1. This_is_a_username

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  3. Dale thompson

    Dale thompson Road Train Member

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    That doesn’t look right
     
  4. haycarter

    haycarter Road Train Member

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    Either the Kingpin is Too high, or the jaws are Too low..
    Unhook & try again, would be My advice..!!
     
  5. RockinChair

    RockinChair Road Train Member

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    I'll second what both of the drivers above me said. Make sure it's right before you try to move the trailer.
     
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  6. This_is_a_username

    This_is_a_username Bobtail Member

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    No it's just the way the trailer is, they were debating whether or not to put it out of service but I don't want to sit around waiting for another trailer and I knew it was safe to drive but it never feels right.
     
  7. This_is_a_username

    This_is_a_username Bobtail Member

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    Also it's hard to see the picture but it's actually gripping around an indentation
     
  8. Ffx95

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    Looks like it’s one hard bump from ejecting from the jaw.
     
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  9. haycarter

    haycarter Road Train Member

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    Your King Pin is sitting on top of the Jaws, & is an Accident waiting to happen...
    Should look a bit like this..
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    And Not what you have..
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    I reiterate My Earlier Statement.. Unhook & try again..!!
     
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  10. This_is_a_username

    This_is_a_username Bobtail Member

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    That's literally how may it looks, my pictures at a bit of an angle so you can't see the smount below the Jaws
     
  11. Judge

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    Still wrong,
    Fifth wheel is supposed to lock around the shank.
    It could come unhooked, or break if pulling heavy very far.


    Kingpin Inspection and Maintenance Recommendations
     
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