Fontaine Fifth Wheel reminds drivers that not all fifth wheels work the same way, so it’s important to understand the coupling and uncoupling procedures for the specific wheel installed in order to ...

Its locking mechanism includes a proprietary anti-high-hitch feature to help prevent dropped trailers due to false coupling. While many yard truck fifth wheels are rated to 70,000 lb, the Armor can ...

The fifth wheel is rated to handle 80,000 pounds of vertical load and 200,000 pounds of drawbar pull. Fontaine Coupling Solutions, www.couplingsolutions.com More Products ...

Fontaine Fifth Wheel is offering driver training to teach drivers proper fifth wheel coupling and uncoupling procedures when picking up a load to ensure a good connection and to prevent ...

Witness the restoration process of a truck trailer fifth-wheel coupling assembly, where expert mechanics use advanced techniques to repair and refurbish this essential heavy-duty joint. From ...

The 'big three' fifth-wheel manufacturers aren’t standing still and say they continue to innovate going into 2022 to satisfy truck makers and fleet ... HD Pickup & Van. Social Media. Subscribe.

Fontaine Fifth Wheel is developing a new patent-pending camera system that will make it easier for truck drivers to properly couple and uncouple trailers. The Dual Assist Camera System features ...

Open the fifth-wheel hitch jaws and place the unit in "coupling mode. Ensure the fifth-wheel is greased, or the friction plate is in place on the kingpin. Reverse the truck to engage the trailer ...

SAF-Holland, a global manufacturer of fifth wheels, trailer suspension and axle systems, truck suspensions, landing gear, and coupling products, announced that Navistar has named it as its ...

“But if a new fifth wheel is being properly maintained and your maintenance team is seeing major repairs within the first 24-36 months, that’s a leading sign of a poorly specified fifth wheel.” ...