Coupling-All Underneath Front To Back

Question 1

Trailer apron

Answer 1

should not be bent, cracked or broken

Question 2

5th wheel skid plate

Answer 2

Securely mounted to platform all bolts and pins are secured and not missing and is properly lubricated

Question 3

Release arm

Answer 3

make sure it’s engaged and safely latched in place

Question 4

Fifth wheel

Answer 4

Should have no gap and the trailer is lying flat on the fifth wheel

Question 5

Platform

Answer 5

Sit between fifth wheel and frame no cracks or brakes and is supporting the fifth wheel

Question 6

Locking pins three total

Answer 6

No loose or missing, pens, fully engaged, and if air power check for leaks

Question 7

Mounting bolts

Answer 7

No loose or missing mounting brackets, clamps, bolts or nuts both fifth wheel and sliding mount Solidly attached.

Question 8

Kingpin

Answer 8

Not bent or damaged

Question 9

Locking jaws

Answer 9

Fully enclosed around Kingpin

Question 10

Pin clearance

Answer 10

Fifth wheeler position properly so that the tractor frame will clear landing gear door turns