Hitching Fifth Wheels - NewMar torrey pine 2008 User Manual

2.
Hook up to the unit and be sure, again, that there is no part of the tow
vehicle on the scales as shown in Fig 2. Weigh the unit with only the
trailer tires on the scales. Record the weight. This is the total weight on
the axles. When this amount is subtracted from the GVW (first reading),
the difference is the hitch weight. To achieve the approximate weight on
each axle, divide the weight from Fig. 2 by the number of axles. This
amount should not exceed the GAWR of the unit. For example 9,360
pounds with 2 axles is 4,680 pounds per axle or approximately 2,340
pounds per tire.

Hitching Fifth Wheels

Hooking the fifth wheel will become quite simple after a little practice. Follow
the steps listed below.
1.
Adjust the fifth wheel jacks until the trailer is at the height level for
hooking to the tow vehicle.
2.
Place wheel chocks behind the wheels of the coach.
IMPORTANT
Your fifth wheel is equipped with electrically activated trailer brakes. Make sure
the proper brake controls are installed and in working order before traveling. Be
sure that there is a positive and negative line from the battery of the tow vehicle
to the seven-way plug on the fifth wheel. This will assure that there is adequate
electrical current to the braking system at all times.
3.
Release the fifth wheel lock handle.
4.
Align the tow vehicle so the fifth wheel will accept the kingpin.
5.
Back the tow vehicle slowly into the fifth wheel until the kingpin engages
in the fifth wheel lock, automatically locking.
6.
Verify that the lock is closed.
7.
Connect the electrical pigtail between the fifth wheel and the tow vehicle.
8.
Connect the break away switch line. Be sure the break away switch cable
is not attached to any part of the tow vehicle hitch assembly. Make sure
there is enough slack in the break-away cable to allow for turning.
9.
Adjust the mirrors on the tow vehicle.
10.
Check all of the lights on the fifth wheel and the tow vehicle (running
lights, brake and tail lights, turn signal lights, and back up lights).
11.
Pick up and store the wheel chocks.
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2008 Torrey Pine Fifth Wheel by Newmar