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Chapter 3: Towing and Leveling
Weighing Your Unit
Fifth-Wheel
• Pull forward on the scales until only the coach’s axles are on the
scale. Record axle weight. Pull off the scales and unhook from
the fth-wheel. Weigh the truck by itself and record this weight.
• To determine hitch pin weight subtract the weight of the tow
vehicle from the combined truck /coach weight. Write this number
down.
• To determine overall weight, add the hitch weight plus axles
Travel-Trailer
• Drive the loaded trailer onto the scales as shown in the picture
below, making sure that the hitch will be the only contact point
with the scales after unhooking. Unhook and drive the tow vehicle
off the scales. Level the trailer and record hitch weight.
• Hookup to the trailer and pull forward on the scales until only the
trailer axles are on the scale. Level the trailer and record axle
weight.
• To determine overall weight, add the hitch weight plus axles.
Hitches and Towing
Fifth-Wheel
1. Adjust the landing gear jacks until coach is at level for hooking to
the tow vehicle.
2. Place wheel chocks behind fth-wheel’s tires.
3. Lower the tailgate on truck.
4. Release the fth-wheel lock handle on the tow vehicle.
5. Line up the tow vehicle so the fth-wheel will accept the kingpin.
Wheel Separation Can Occur!
Exceeding the GVWR and
GAWR ratings for your unit
could result in serious damage
to the suspension, frame or
other components.