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05-05-2015, 08:24 AM
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Location: Jefferson County, MO
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Fifth Wheel Tip
I was told about this tip so many years ago I don’t even remember where I picked it up. I paint the jaws on my 5th wheel hitch making it visually easier to see that I have properly captured the trailer’s kingpin. I also paint the top and bottom of the kingpin making it easier to see if the trailer is high pinned. Even so, I always do a test pull to ensure proper capture.
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05-05-2015, 08:47 AM
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Location: crete,il /texas
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good pic, ipainted the jaw on mine, and check it when I plug in TT lights
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05-05-2015, 08:48 AM
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Krusing Since 1975
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Indiana
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Oakman
I was told about this tip so many years ago I don’t even remember where I picked it up. I paint the jaws on my 5th wheel hitch making it visually easier to see that I have properly captured the trailer’s kingpin. I also paint the top and bottom of the kingpin making it easier to see if the trailer is high pinned. Even so, I always do a test pull to ensure proper capture.
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WOW great Idea!!!!!
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05-05-2015, 10:46 AM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
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I've heard this tip before, but the picture speaks to it really well.
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05-05-2015, 02:36 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Whereever our Berkshire is Parked!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Oakman
I was told about this tip so many years ago I don’t even remember where I picked it up. I paint the jaws on my 5th wheel hitch making it visually easier to see that I have properly captured the trailer’s kingpin. I also paint the top and bottom of the kingpin making it easier to see if the trailer is high pinned. Even so, I always do a test pull to ensure proper capture.
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Bob,
That is a GREAT Idea! It never occurred to me, but I sure know what I will be doing this weekend 
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05-05-2015, 02:39 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Delaware
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great pic I have painted mine red to see it
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05-05-2015, 04:21 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lynchburg, VA
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I did this when I first got my 5er because I was a little unsure about things. I felt silly doing it, but now after lots of experience I still rely heavily on that visual clue. The paint stands out well in that dark area. Thanks for sharing.
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05-05-2015, 04:47 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 547
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Hmmmm. I only painted the flip latch. This a much better idea. Thanks!
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05-05-2015, 09:02 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 557
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I changed my Reese out to a B&W now know worries. Still do a pull test out of habit though.
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05-05-2015, 09:08 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: strattanville pa
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Great idea. That is one of the things so great about this forum. The tips and hints are always helpful.
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05-05-2015, 09:18 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: NEPA
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I see fluorescent orange marking paint for the kingpin in my future... 
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05-05-2015, 09:25 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Jonesboro AR--Home of Arkansas State University and the Red Wolves
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I use reflective tape on pin and jaws....shine a pinlight flashlight in that dark area and there's no doubt!!!
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