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

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by This_is_a_username, Jan 29, 2023.

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  1. Jan 29, 2023 #1
    This_is_a_username

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  3. Jan 29, 2023 #2
    Dale thompson

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    That doesn’t look right
     
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  4. Jan 29, 2023 #3
    haycarter

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    Either the Kingpin is Too high, or the jaws are Too low..
    Unhook & try again, would be My advice..!!
     
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  5. Jan 29, 2023 #4
    RockinChair

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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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  7. Jan 30, 2023 #5
    This_is_a_username

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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.
     
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  8. Jan 30, 2023 #6
    This_is_a_username

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    Also it's hard to see the picture but it's actually gripping around an indentation
     
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  9. Jan 30, 2023 #7
    Ffx95

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    Looks like it’s one hard bump from ejecting from the jaw.
     
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  10. Jan 30, 2023 #8
    haycarter

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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..
    [​IMG]

    And Not what you have..
    [​IMG]

    I reiterate My Earlier Statement.. Unhook & try again..!!
     
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  11. Jan 30, 2023 #9
    This_is_a_username

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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
     
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  12. Jan 30, 2023 #10
    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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