Place a chock under the rear wheels of the fifth wheel. Use a tape measure to measure the distance from the ground to the bottom of the frame rail at both the wheel axle and the front of the trailer. Make sure the trailer is level. Raise or lower the front and rear jacks, if necessary.
Drop the tailgate on the truck. Press the electric switch that levels the front jacks to raise the trailer higher than the truck bed. The switch is usually located near the pin box. Check the owner’s manual for the exact location.
Release the fifth wheel hitch locking mechanism. Pull the arm out until the locking mechanism opens.
Back the truck under the king pin. Line the truck hitch up with the king pin. If you don’t have a partner to assist you, place a piece of yellow tape on the truck hitch and the pin box to act as a guide. The king pin and the hitch must align exactly.
Put the truck in park. Make sure the pin box is even with the hitch. Re-position the trailer, if necessary. Raise the tailgate.
Reverse the truck until the king pin slides into the locking mechanism slot and the locking arm engages. Secure the safety latch.
Nudge the truck forward just enough to make sure the trailer and hitch are secure. If the trailer remains behind, repeat the process.
Connect the power cord to the truck. This activates the exterior and interior trailer lights. Make sure the lighting systems work.
Use the hand crank and raise the rear feet of the trailer about one inch off the ground. Get in the truck and apply the brake controller for the trailer. Pull forward slightly, again making sure that the trailer and hitch are secure and the brakes work.
Remove the chock. Raise the front and rear jacks to their uppermost position and enjoy the trip.
