RV Manual: Hooking up to Tow Fifth-Wheel Mobile App

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  Adjust the landing gear jacks until coach is at level for hooking to the tow vehicle.

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  Place wheel chocks behind fifth-wheel’s tires.

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  Lower the tailgate on truck.

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  Release the fifth-wheel lock handle on the tow vehicle.

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  Back up slowly to line up the tow vehicle so the fifth-wheel will accept the kingpin.

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  Close and latch tailgate.

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  Back truck slowly until kingpin engages the fifth-wheel and automatically locks.

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  Engage the hitch lock and secure with a padlock or pin.

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  Connect the power cord between the tow vehicle and the fifth-wheel.

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  Connect the emergency breakaway switch cable.

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  Check all lights on trailer and tow vehicle (running, turn signals, brake, back-up).

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  Completely raise the landing gear and store the wheel chocks.

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  Pull forward and check the operation of the trailer brakes with the hand control to assure prope...

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