Mainstream Group Coupling & Uncoupling Training Video

[@stroemircea-nicolae4373]

The way this man talks..it just sticks to your brain.Great video.PS:not too many videos talk about the MOT expiry date.

[@tomtomgo4077]

2 points, 1st that MAN has a light test feature, press it then flash the full beams and it will cycle through ALL the lights for about 2 mins useful when your out by your self. 2nd reverse lights must work if they fitted but are NOT a requirement of an MOT. However in this case it was probably an over sight but you clearly got the fact the examiner is helping you check all your lights. Just say well done for the video!

[@opiniongiver8119]

uncoupling- pull forward away from the king pin..lower your ecas slightly to take the weight off the 5th wheel...this will lesson the chance of a very heavy trailer dropping down on the rear of the unit.If the trailer is front heavy it will lesson the chance of the trailer dropping forward on its chin. Coupling-air to low?..tug with legs on the ground?raise them with the ecas slightly to prevent damage. You MUST put the dog clip on b4 air and electric lines.Parking break,stay with it for a second or two,just in case, in real life you left the unit hand brake off..dont get in the unit with greasy gloves..dont forget to check all side trailer and marker light and the unit lights again...........good video..

[@jimbojones1536]

I never knew Harold bishop was a HGV driver. But in all seriousness absolutely awesome video hopefully see some more videos. Thanks.

[@AnthonyJohnson-qv5nc]

jay lee hahahaha.

[@AnthonyJohnson-qv5nc]

jay lee yeah he's fell on hard times since leaving Neighbors!

[@willismarsh44]

He became a lorry driver when he lost his memory For a while

[@Mybroviegas]

Now I’m in the right place 🥇 salute coach 🙏

[@nervo6321]

Good video i always put the connections properly stowed away one of my pet hates is drivers who leave the trl connnections draped across the catwalk of the unit...a sure way to wrap them around the prop.Personally i always lower the air on the unit as i pull out from under a trl.

[@Artemis2514]

Thank you it was very clear and a great refresher video.

[@ashleybunch9361]

KrissHollandHypnosi. hi IAM. from the USA with 40 years semi driveing my question is why do you take off the the number plate. ior with each company that pulls it. use thier number plate ??????

[@maninthecab]

Ashley Bunch In the UK , the trailer has no registration number , it has to display the reg number of the truck pulling it .

[@rick79991]

Very good,clear and easy to follow,cheers

[@sludgehammerhellfest]

Clear and concise video. Perfect for beginners. You never checked your reversing lights at the end though..... :)

[@opiniongiver8119]

or fog lights,side and top back and front marker lights..

[@Kededian]

Weird methode to uncouple. You should drive a bit forward untill the kingpin is free. Then you lower the the 3rd wheel to prevent getting grease all over the bottom of the trailer. Once you are clear raise the 3rd wheel again. Same goes for coupling on, lower the truck then in reverse till kingpin is almost in. Then raise the truck again till legs get of the ground a bit. Then reverse the truck till kingpin clicks into lock. Thats how you prevent damage to the legs. Drive a bit forward to make sure your hooked up.

[@russellnolan4804]

What are we talking about 3rd w or 5w i world like to know

[@illstonandrobson]

Very clear, just one comment though. The cab in the video has self sealing valves fitted before the suzie coils which is not correct. Please contact us for more details.

[@maninthecab]

One small point is that it’s poor practice to have the landing gear fully on the ground when doing the “tug” test ; the video showed the feet dragged and tilted and this can quickly cause damage , to the trailer and/or the yard surface . A quick lift of the tractor ‘s suspension prevents this .

[@maninthecab]

aboctok That depends on how high or low the trailer has been left , in the video the legs were not clear of the ground which is why you could see that they dragged and tilted ; it only takes a moment to press the raise button until you see a small lift , then you know you’re not doing any damage.

[@seamusburke1828]

Oh don't worry, she was locked in all right, he spun the back wheels of the unit TWICE just to be sure. He wouldn't be driving for me!

[@Simon-390]

maninthecab , blind leading the blind mate 😞

[@victorcastle5463]

@@seamusburke1828 the foot was flat when wind down. When he shunt forward if u look there twisted up lol

[@OrionHartwick]

I'm not even a truck driver but did anyone else see the big massive dent in the road surface he mentioned he was trying to prevent lol. I saw another one of these videos that mentioned keeping the legs just a little off the ground to stop this.

[@TheDaf95xf]

Great video 👍🏻 But if all drivers did what you do the whole industry would come to a halt 🤣🤣

[@aaronditchfield781]

Air bag suspension for rips tires for tread depth and bulges

[@zr3180]

Excellent work

[@Simon-390]

I thought we stowed the lines to stop them wrapping round the prop ( or should I say propeller shaft) 😏

[@sorinziua2123]

No reverse light's check?

[@jameswright7977]

A good mnemonic I was taught was BLACK. Brakes, Legs Air Lines, Clip, Kingping for uncoupling and the opposite way around around for coupling

[@MythicDawn]

This is how I passed my Class One

[@anthonygaunt8974]

Very well documented thank you sir😊

[@CSTA2024]

6-years ago. WOW, being from Canada, some areas are similar and some, are not so much.

[@markspence5288]

Great vid. I’m on my class 1 this week test on Friday. Just 1 question should you check reverse lights and sounders pria to setting off?

[@ieuangriffiths241]

I didn't think you where supposed to do the tug test that hard

[@OrionHartwick]

He even said a 'gentle' tug. Literally see the two rear wheels spin.

[@paulconstantin4760]

Warning ⚠ if the trailer is loaded, when uncoupling, you need to drop the unit suspension, otherwise you will bend the trailer legs and you can damage the legs lifting mechanism.

[@ukroadgoat]

correct: drive away a couple of feet the fifth wheel is still beneath trailer lower suspension while look at the 5th wheel moving downwards away from the trailer leaving a gap now pull forward all the way. level suspension back in place. do not forget to fetch back the plate!

[@TheAyanrinde]

Am just a wanna be truck driver and my problem is the straight reverse and a angle parking which is otherwise known as banana parking..how long will it take me to master the act.. Please I need your help..

[@wojciechszewczyk907]

great movie!! well-explained and very helpful

[@AnthonyJohnson-qv5nc]

Wojciech Szewczyk yeah great movie mate. I can't wait for the blockbuster sequel "coupling and uncoupling training video 2" directed by James Cameron.

[@adriandavie952]

4:25 move forward a foot...drop the ECAS [deffo with heavy load[..remove the number plate first saves leaving it behind..5:43..check service date too...8;49...lift the ECAS a little bit..less leg strain..and less chance of wheelspin and tyre wear..10:48...push the winder.....its easier...11:43..do you need the engine running to check lights?..12:01..foglights???..but a good demo..

[@jumakana3252]

Thanks sir.We wait for the next step

[@markduggan3004]

Very informative thanks for the video.

[@rebeccacarr9367]

Great vid - Thanks for this. really helped!

[@depresjawykalaczki6252]

before you pulling out , you need to lower down suspension. you didnt. whorst scenario trailer will fall to the front. i have seen this in tesco for exmpl

[@seamusburke1828]

If I caught any of my drivers spinning the rear wheels of a tractor unit to check if the fifth wheel was locked they'd be looking for a job somewhere else. By the way what's all the stopping and starting the engine about?

[@mjones7566]

Man telematics

[@graemeconnelly8849]

just a gentle tug i think thats all required

[@johnkamau2386]

thank you for that good information it is helpful

[@dawidprudzilko7875]

Wondering why they don't teach to lower the suspension when pulling forwards. Most of the beginners will find out why when they drop a fully loaded trailer with heavy load.

[@rward393]

What colour Hi-Viz is that!!! Professional LGV drivers should be Class 3 Yellow Hi-Viz !

[@ChrisKlein0]

Roy Worden he’s not a lorry driver he’s an operations director 😂

[@Pymundo]

What about reverse light check?

[@naeemnaeem2389]

Where is your training center?

[@caprarualincatalin217]

Hy. Keep doing that tug test with trailer legs down, in contact with the ground and soon will need to replace the legs. Enjoy!!!.

[@cathedralImages]

Makes sense sure if for any reason the a fault with 5 wheel and you pull forward with legs not down trailer will slide and hit the ground ..

[@caprarualincatalin217]

@@cathedralImages All Im saying is to lift a bit the legs of the ground.

[@adriangarnham5436]

Don't you drop the suspension as all the grease goes on the front of the trailer

[@jasonspencer5309]

I didn’t know the mot was the vtg plate which he pointed to, it would of been a disc

[@Dachamp2001]

I'm a trucker my self but one thing about it those are some funny looking rigs across the pond js🤷‍♂️ but why so many electric lines?? And glad hands would be better for the air lines then them quick disconnects

[@TheRoybeasley]

The three electrical lines are (1) Primary electrics (position lamps, brake lamps, direction indicators, reverse lamps) (2) Secondary electrics (on most trailers just the rear fog lamps) (3) ABS/EBS. Ther reason for three separate lines is essentially for backward-compatability - an older trailer might well not have ABS/EBS or rear fog lamps and there are not enough conductors in the existing Primary Electrics plug/socket to accomodate anything beyond position lamps, brake lamps, indicators and reverse lamps.

[@Dachamp2001]

@@TheRoybeasley lol that's alot. Here the one electric line (7pin) works every thing marker lights, turn signals (left, right), brake lights, ABS. There's a optional electric line for accessories. The only ones you see with multiple electric lines are on multi axles (dump trailers)

[@vusivusi7323]

Cheers thank you

[@millomweb]

Errors 1. 2:29 Pulling cables instead of the actual plug to disconnect the plug (that plug's too loose in any case). 2. 5:01 'Trailer' is not spelled "Trailor". 3. 8:54 "Sometimes air pressure will be low...." How can it be - you've just reversed back to couple with the trailer ? Nothing in doing that affects air pressure. Reinserting locking pin: the function of that should be tested too to ensure the trailer release mechanism cannot operate. It begs the question why a padlock isn't used here. 4. Testing trailer lights - not what I'd do. I'd switch them all on (without starting engine) - using hazard for both indicators - and walk round the vehicle to see that all are lit. For the brake lights, I'd ask the examiner to operate the brake pedal. 5. 12:21 That number plate is not secure AND you forgot to check number plate light - so best if number plate attached before lights check. 6. You didn't check tyre pressures on the trailer and from 12:21, I'd say they're too high (or there are too many wheels on the ground). Why is there a control to apply the trailer parking brake - why is it not on already ?

[@newcastlewatson9370]

whilst in revers the compressor doesn't run. thus if you are going in slowly in an automatic you may break a bit this running the air pressure low. if you don't leave the unit running in some cases when you reconnect the air line it is possible that the unit may need a couple of seconds to rebuild itself. also the dog clip is used to prevent somebody from been able to walk to the trailer and unclip it whilst sat at traffic lights or so fourth. but if you was to use a padlock in the event of a trailer fire and you need to separate the unit and trailer fast a padlock would slow you down and put you in significant unnecessary rick. a full trailer and unit combination has many lights and the practice of a light check while the engine is running is to protect the batteries. and your indicating on every subsequent brake check you will ask somebody who you don't know to enter your vehicle licenced or not to push your brake peddle to perform this check? drivers are equally not required to check tyre pressures with any measuring equipment as the tyres when messed with are at risk of detonating like small bombs. and lastly some people leave the trailers without the brakes on and if your going under the trailer their is a chance for you to bush the trailer back potentially killing somebody.

[@millomweb]

@@newcastlewatson9370 "whilst in revers the compressor doesn't run" I've never driven such a vehicle but clearly you have less experience than I - coming out with nonsense like that. "if you are going in slowly in an automatic you may break a bit this running the air pressure low." Using the brakes in such circumstances will not run the air pressure 'low' - unless the vehicle is faulty. I've NEVER heard of a case where a trailer's been released while sat at traffic lights ! A padlock would be suitable for overnight unattended parking. "a full trailer and unit combination has many lights and the practice of a light check while the engine is running is to protect the batteries." Running all the lights for 15 minutes will take less out of the batteries than starting the engine. If that was a concern, better to fit new batteries. "your indicating on every subsequent brake check you will ask somebody who you don't know to enter your vehicle licenced or not to push your brake peddle to perform this check?" Only their hand need enter the vehicle - as this is done for an examiner, not trusting them is not really an option ! You don't need a licence to press a brake pedal. "drivers are equally not required to check tyre pressures with any measuring equipment as the tyres when messed with are at risk of detonating like small bombs." The driver is LEGALLY responsible (in the UK) for ensuring the vehicle is roadworthy. Doubles cannot be checked visually on an empty vehicle. A tyre pressure gauge is the usual option. Tyres don't detonate at times they fail, it's due to mechanical stress. "and lastly some people leave the trailers without the brakes on and if your going under the trailer their is a chance for you to bush the trailer back potentially killing somebody." I'm aware of trailers with this capability and am appalled. It's a case of convenience over safety. Bad practice by drivers. I wouldn't do it even if instructed to do so !

[@newcastlewatson9370]

@@millomweb so in reverse with an automatic when you press the brake you bleed air out the system. If you press the brake enough times it will deplete the available air and as the engine gear is set to reverse the compressor doesn't run. So it is possible to set a low pressure alarm of. Now I didn't say it's a frequent problem but it could happen, most 5th wheels have an extra little metal lock for the fifth wheel the dog clip allows a passing police officer to check its couple's properly and as I say gives peace of mind to the driver. A padlock would be again useless as you say in services before you set of you should carry out a full check thus you should check the dog clip. Now a walk round light check would usually be carried out at the start of the shift usually on a cold morning, so starting the engine allows the air tanks to fill up and equally you can check your lights and listen for any air leaks and so on all at the same time. And considering the cost of batteries running the engine and taking the stress of the batteries is always going to be positive.

[@newcastlewatson9370]

@@millomweb and it is a legal requirement for the driver to check the vehicle is CORRECT. a drivers tyre check is checking the tread and that they're free from cracks, tears, chunks missing, if it's a double axle there is no rocks and that they are correctly inflated. Now that last one is a visual inspection. I would argue no firm would want there drivers testing pressures with a pressure gauge. More report the low pressure and have it checked out?

[@millomweb]

@@newcastlewatson9370 "as the engine gear is set to reverse the compressor doesn't run." That's absolute nonsense ! Compressor's driven from the engine and has nothing to do with the gearbox !

[@jackmccorriston6814]

Battery for tail lift

[@1968spikey]

7:50 "ensure the 5th wheel is higher than the trailer"??? What is he on???

[@OrionHartwick]

Exactly, I am not a driver but surely higher than the trailer would mean the 5th wheel would smack into the electricals lmao.

[@rohanalakmal2237]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@MrTo3cutta]

didnt check the reverse lights.

[@MirikhGaming]

1:50 don't actually put the legs fully on the floor it's actually bad for them when re-hitching the trailer.

[@jamesskeoch6562]

What a load of BOLLUX

[@fraserkirk1069]

you misspelled trailer, you put trailor instead of trailer.

[@efrensosas3859]

sir u forgot to check your reverse light if they are working.

[@vishalmashi4018]

🙏

[@agussulistyawardana9748]

To order by one's of them

[@qambi-y5j]

This guy look like Examiner if you examine you you won't be able to pass. 😁😁🤣🤣🤣

[@newcastlewatson9370]

if you tugged the trailer like that anywhere you would be sacked

[@EdathittaGirish]

👍🏿

[@sandrovieira5772]

👌🏿👍🏿👏🏿✌🏿

[@paulcarruthers2431]

Why the do the old always want to wear a tie It's an outdated form of draconian clothing I don't know anyone that likes to wear them . As one woman I knew said to an area manager my driving is no different with or without it . His reply was F off to her . They seam to assume the last person has left the trailer on level ground every ware I go they dump them any ware. Have to lower the unit down most times or you smash the bottom of the trailer up.Employer get pretty pissed of you smash the bottom of there fridge up.

[@CosgroveNotts]

Your M and S tie is the way? I guess you are not suitably dressed. Why is the airl down at the end of your test? Yellow line on first just in case something is dodgy on the trailer brakes. Yellow line has full air down. It also tells you you've applied the parking brake correctly.in the cab

[@Simon-390]

This is all bollox thinking about it ,

[@jakewalter3729]

I’m

[@bicyclenerd.9377]

Trailor.