Trailer Action - Hooking up and Dropping a trailers

In the very candid video I show you what happens when I move trailers about. No fancy editing here.
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[@bostedtap8399]

Excellent insights on trailer connections, and Marshaling 👍. Thanks for sharing

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome. Thanks for watching

[@neilgandhi5565]

Commented before on other vlogs but this is defo for me a great vlog as a non trucker from the U.K. to see this instructional vlog of the process you have to go through to hook up the trailers and dollies etc and that it’s not always going at 100 kmh but about doing it properly and safely and this vlog defo shows that so nice one johnno and along side your gear changing vlog is one of my fave’s 😊😊😊😊

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Oh very nice. Thanks Neil

[@darlingbudsofmay1114]

another great video,thank you

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome. Thanks again for watching

[@andrewmorgan4306]

Great vid Johnno well done

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome. Thanks for watching

[@rustyboi7256]

Watched all the way through and really enjoyed it and learnt alot of how the connections work. Thank you really insightful keep them up.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome. Thanks for that

[@ESPSJ]

Hearing you say that Homeless truckie and yourself love your jobs makes me realize I've got it all wrong. As soon as I start, all I can think about is going home lol

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Great stuff

[@MrLleone2]

Hi jonno and thank you for another great video.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome. Thanks Jerome

[@tropicalme1577]

Great video mate .love watching them.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome. It's great to have you along.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@ken_worth]

Thank you so much Johnno for this awesome and interesting video. You are the best 😊👍

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks very much for your kind words.

[@ken_worth]

@@RoadTrainAdventures very welcome mate 😊👍

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

@@ken_worth 👍👍

[@joeahia7915]

Aloha joe from Honolulu hi I like your show and your truck beautiful machine

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome. Thanks Joe. It's great to have you along.

[@roycebelbin1432]

Hi Buddy love the video of hocking up Trailers. Can you do another one please thanks

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks Royce. They take a bit of doing but yes I'll keep that in mind.

[@user-tn4qk2wm7q]

Great Johno only driven rigits so very informative keep up the videos

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Oh awesome. Thanks heaps

[@Patrick-sn3bb]

Love your videos and knowledge. Doubles out of North Dakota.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Oh excellent. It's great to have you along.

[@gailcollins9331]

I'm really interested how you drive artics /road trains in your part of the World. My late husband was an artic driver (from Czech Republic, driving around Europe). When I had free time I often travelled with him and even drove a few times around car parks 😉. Your videos are really interesting. Safe travels, Gail Czech Republic ❤️.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome. Thanks Gail. Keep watching and hopefully I'll show you the things you want to see.

[@76guzzi78]

Johnno, great video mate!!! Great to see you aren't slamming the PM into ringfeders etc, checking heights... twisting the locks on the airlines....no tug test on hooking up the lead?? Finally, why dont you wear gloves mate??? (Also, I keep calling up your mates here in Perth and asking is that you Johnno....but it hasn't been) finally, we just had a safety bulletin where the locking pin has come adrift on the landing legs swivel and the retaing pins have nearly worked their way out, which could have caused a major drama if the swivel foot had come off while driving.....might be worth a mention. Cheers mate, good on ya!!

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

I did the tug test after turning off the camera. Tube was getting away and so was the amount of footage I was taking. I don't like wearing gloves unless I have to. If I'm doing tarps then I do it I get blisters. One day you'll see me around Perth. I rarely have the radio on when I'm driving around town though but hopefully you'll be able to signal me somehow.

[@kimmullin4864]

Thanks for the ride. (B.C. Canada)

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome. Thanks Kim. It's great to have you along.

[@marathonman1955]

That’s a great one John.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Wow. I'm glad you liked it. I want sure if you all would like it as there is no editing and it was a little slow paced.

[@denverwilliams9403]

Another great video johnno stay safe

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome. Thanks Denver

[@gopiren]

Lot of handling to organize the tripe. Focus and concentration, great job

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome. I'm glad you liked it.

[@Fronzel.Neekburm]

Really enjoyed this mate. 40mins just flew by. Good to see this new format, gives more realness to it and shows what you do. Really liked the trailor stacking one too.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Oh great. I'm glad you liked it.

[@4554dy]

Man, I'm worn out just watching! Used to haul new cars for TDG in the eighties. Cheers mate!

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Very nice. It's great to have you along.

[@FrankLowe1949]

This is nice video true trucking.❤😂😂

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome. Thanks Frank

[@jonathand1654]

Great stuff

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks Jonathan

[@MrLleone2]

Love thé sound of the engine ❤

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Yes it does sound great. I wish you could hear it in real life. The video doesn't do it justice.

[@arnolddemaagd8678]

Awesome video, Thanx John.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Very good. Thanks Arnold

[@brettwicks7339]

Love ya work , Safe travels .

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome. Thanks Brett

[@stefantrnacek1394]

Great video, very informative.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome. Thanks Stefan

[@jessicawang1740]

Great to see this all in real time.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Very nice. Thanks Jessica

[@user-nl8me7fh2z]

Thankyou John for interesting video, lots of work involved in your job, always enjoy your videos thankyou

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome. Thanks Julie

[@MDC219]

Thanks Johnno Very interesting

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome. Thanks Derek

[@rickbonnici]

Good onya Johnno, keeping it interesting 👌👍🇦🇺

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome. Thanks Rick

[@fedvoxavoxa]

Awesome video, the most entertaining and educating trucking channel on KZbin 🙏

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Oh thanks for your kind words

[@raymondbradley6788]

Thanks, Johno, awesome video, brother👍👍👍

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome. Thanks Raymond

[@rossgreen8236]

Johno, very informative, good to see the actual workings. Keep up the good work

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome. Thanks Ross

[@tomaugust6]

Another cool video Johnno. Showing that there is a lot of behind the scenes work and it isn't all cruising the highway. Stay safe mate.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks Tom. Yes it's not all just cruising around the country.

[@andrewtempest1944]

Nice bit of shunting Johnno.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Very nice. Thanks Andrew

[@manjulamail]

Thanks that’s interesting, good on you..

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome. Thanks

[@j-dawg4015]

Cool stuff 👌

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome. Thanks

[@andresinnett4319]

This was a good one johno , I use to work in a yard hooking up doubles. & triples , those ring feeders can be a real prick sometimes , really cool tips , year every trailer has is quirks 😂 , I can relate , it's good you show how you must be on your game by double checking 😊 , & I happened upon some vlog where u were educating a young English lass , I think uve made a new friend , anyway , look forward to the next one 🧐😁👉👍✌️, A+

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome. Thanks Andre.

[@allyboy8]

Interesting Jonno. 👍👍

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome. Thanks again Alan

[@KellyanneGill]

Really interesting

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks Kelly

[@KellyanneGill]

@@RoadTrainAdventures no worries mate

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

👍

[@nicklanstone3732]

G’day Johnno. Another really interesting video Keep them coming mate Stay safe 👍🏻

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome. Thanks Nick

[@carmelocurrenti9214]

good job

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome. Carmelo

[@DarthPaddius]

Ya did well mate, was a gerat vid!

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Very nice. Thanks

[@corinschick8172]

Yeah nice one John. Youre working videos are always good. Interesting what you said about that bolt on the locki g mechanism. The yanks are always going on about climbing under their trucks to check the jaws.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks Corin. Yes there are other turntables that sounds be checked but knowing how this turntable mechanism works, is impossible for the jaw not to be locked if that bolt is all the way in.

[@madhattersGming]

Yo glad to of met you today at Gundagai was a good short meet and greet thanks for the short talk i didnt want to keep you as i know what having a brake and food is so thanks for your time

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Oh yeah. It's always great to meet my viewers.

[@craigadavies7963]

Gday Johnno, Cool vid , Dosent matter to me what part of truckin you show us ,it's all good to me . A Darwin trip would be nice though , like a holiday road trip . Get yourself a bag of wet wipes to wash hands ,good to cool off with too. Respect....!

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks Craig. Yes I definitely need to do a trip to Darwin. That would be a nice change of scenery.

[@RobertCreighton27]

Going for my HC in July, can’t wait to be up with the big daawwwggsss 😂🤙🏽 currently driving a HR in Melbourne local general freight, as always stay safe mate take it easy

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Well at just you've got a good start and getting experience. Great stuff.

[@Brad_The_Truckie]

A lot of the roads around that estate are fairly new. Merino st etc, but are so damaged

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Yeah they are bad. Not many are good.

[@Brad_The_Truckie]

@@RoadTrainAdventures what way did you get back to the Hume? The sturt’s pretty average between wagga and the Hume as well

[@KYLIEMUIR]

Well it's easy and it's not easy. Great to see unedited videos and it goes to show how all dolly's and trailers aren't the same, hope that Pepsi went down well Johnno after that

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Ha ha. Yes Pepsi Max

[@TheTishh]

As a UK truck driver I have noticed there is no pin to secure the fifth wheel to the trailer and no tug test to make sure the wheel is locked and the landing legs are not all the way up! If i did this here Id loose my licence and my job if the inspectors looked at it! All while im packing up my house on route to Perth looking for truck work! Love the informative videos, thanks for all the effort you put in to let those that dont know, know!

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

I'm not sure what this on to secure the fifth wheel is. Can you explain more. The landing legs were basically all the way up and yes I didn't show the tug test as I did that after stopping the video. I did explain that on this Holland Hitch as long as that bolt is in at the front of the turntable then its locked..

[@TheTishh]

@@RoadTrainAdventures if you look for a video titled 5th wheel dog clip, you will see it there.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

OK thanks

[@johntoal6351]

Loved it. Nothing wrong with variety 👍

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome. Thanks John

[@steveskrobot9496]

Thats a cool video mate, and when you're cruising through town, I like when you spin the camera around so we can see what you are seeing.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome. Thanks Steve

[@artwork8679]

👌

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks heaps

[@kevinsallows9709]

Yes john I like your channel

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Very nice. Thanks. Kevin

[@kevinsallows9709]

Your welcome,

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

👍

[@Brad_The_Truckie]

Ha ha thought that was my old man climbing off the crate, he drives for shanahan’s. Great informative video mate

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

So it want your dad? That was a last minute idea for a video.

[@Brad_The_Truckie]

@@RoadTrainAdventures na wasn’t him. He probably would of been lying on the ground in a cloud of dust ha ha

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Ha ha. Very good

[@user-cg2jv2vt6f]

Hi mate have had one of them retaining plates on the back of the ring feeder break before Was a pain in the butt wish I knew that then o-well know for next time now

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Well I'm glad I was able to show you new tricks.

[@andricmartinez4126]

Muy buenos videos bro saludos desde México yo también soy camionero aca estaria genial que tambien saliera en español los vídeos ✌✌

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Can you translate to English please

[@gregoryhobbs9790]

Hey bro good video

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome. Thanks Greg

[@MarioVanDerMaas]

First scene is how i broke a ringfeeder. A piece out of the ''lower lip''. Brand Palfinger. I saw the brand of your fifth wheel. Holland Hitch. LOL. Nice to see a the name of my country all the way in Australia. Take good care of it. hahaha. Thanks again Johnno. Stay safe. Very nice steering wheel by the way. Already mentioned before. But quietly an eye-catcher. Feels good in hands?

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome. Thanks heaps

[@BobHumphries-ml4sz]

Hi Johno in the u k it’s a must trailer brake fist then landing legs airlines then the pin good videos keep them coming stay safe regards bob

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Oh OK. Thanks Bob. I've never heard of an order of doing things in Australia.

[@trimat2016]

To get your MC licence in Australia there's a whole bunch of things you have to remember and demonstrate in your test, though there's generally not a specific sequence as long as you do all the steps. Johnno doesn't do many of them because, like most truckies, once you know what your doing a lot of them are just a waste of time and really designed to make sure new drivers don't make mistakes. Things like visually checking the jaws, clearance checks, winding the legs up just clear of the ground before the tug test and then all the way after are examples.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

@trimat2016 Very good answer right there. Thanks

[@benmunro80]

AUS trailers do have not requirement to have a trailer brake button on outside of trailers like UK so its rare to find an actual trailer brake button on the outside of the trailer that I see you UK guys doing when disconnecting as step 1. Disconnecting airlines will automatically put on trailer brakes. Also we don't have pin/dog clips on the pin that i notice on uk videos.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Ah

[@claytonsutton1972]

Thoroughly enjoyed the vlog Johnno 👍 Just one question though, do you check the tyres and lights before entering traffic??

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Yes normally is make sure the lights and tyres are OK but as I was just going around the corner I didn't bother.

[@stevenloynds3691]

Hey John good video...I am reaching out to see if you can make a video, if you have can you direct me too it...Can you do a video maybe find a driver to interview or just get the run down for people that are interested in the possibility of taken the plunge of being a owner operator self employed as a contractor compared to leasing the gear and being a contractor and working for the man a company driving company fleet.....just the benefits the ups and downs of each....I've always worked for the man and I'm curious on maybe going out on my own how to do it, is it worth it.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

OK I'll see if I can find someone who can do that with me.

[@johnjordan4647]

Nice one Johnno. At the start thought you were going to connect up the two trailers but then realised what you were doing. Can you take two trailers into the Sydney area Mate. Thanks for the video Mate

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

No John I can only take single trailers into Sydney. If we were to Road Train into Sydney we would need a depot to be based out of.

[@johnjordan4647]

@@RoadTrainAdventures thank you very much for your prompt reply 😀

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

@johnjordan4647 Anytime... Except for when I'm asleep.

[@youlross6544]

Johno i liked the video well done. I noticed that wnen you wind the legs up dont they have 2 speed. I see that Ken winds like hell too get the legs as well. Just wondering they were 2 speed when i drove again well done to show its not just jump in and drive thanks

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks heaps. Yes they are two speed. I rarely use the show speed. That was winding using the fast speed.

[@mickyarred279]

Johnno - quick question, just like in this video we quite often see trailers left ‘wherever’ obviously awaiting pickup by a driver….how common is trailer theft? What’s to stop someone just rocking up in their prime mover hooking up to a random trailer and driving off?? 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

I guess most trucks could snatch up someone else's trailer but this is very rare. It's rarer than someone stealing your car.

[@TheDutchPathFinder1]

Is it me or did the reverselights not work when you backed up the truck?

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Most trailers in Australia don't utilise reversing lights. Some new ones do though.

[@ferryvanvelzen6597]

Thanks, it was great. Only I have to connect my truck and trailer with 2 air and 4 electricity cables. European 🥴

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

4 electric cables. What are the four?

[@ferryvanvelzen6597]

2 for the lights, 1 for the smart ( self thinking ) trailer and 1 for the backlift.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Why 2 for the lights?

[@ferryvanvelzen6597]

Good question, I don’t know.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

@ferryvanvelzen6597 OK

[@busterevetts1864]

Our pintle hooks are totally different on our trls.. we have manually shut the hook down on to the dolly..

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Oh wow. It's normally luck automatically once back back in the ring finger.

[@jenniferday1481]

@@RoadTrainAdventures 0

[@busterevetts1864]

@@RoadTrainAdventures The sort of coupling you use we had back in Europe on what we called wagon and drags.. UK has the same airline coupling as you, here in Canada we use palm couplings..

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Yes I've watched videos from USA and Canada abs seen those couplings.

[@TerryToon17]

John, at the end of the video, you had dirty hands and "no taps", to clean them. Buy baby wipes (unscented) from the supermarket, they are cheap and great for this sort of cleanup, or if you do not have access to a shower.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Oh I didn't show you coaching my hands but I've got proper handset cleaner and water tanks on the trailers.

[@jamiedixon1803]

hey mate no brake lights or reverslights on the truck

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

No nearly all trailer don't utilise the reversing lights.

[@jamiedixon1803]

@@RoadTrainAdventures I was talking about the prime mover

[@MrJeffro1968]

Hi Jonno I didn’t think you’re allowed to have Quick Release Turntables on road trains or is it just a Qld NT thing?

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

To be honest I've never heard of that rule.

[@rickthelian2215]

What did you eat for Dinner on Sunday after the live😊

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

I got Oporto. It was my first so it was OK.

[@user-nx3fi5ev2d]

How long have u been driving trucks for

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Only 13 years

[@sderrkan4694]

It's my dream to be a truck roadtrain driver in Australia but anderstand the english australian its very hard as a french

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Yes you would have to be able to read, write and speak English in order to work in Australia.

[@JustPete65]

When you turn up to a new yard, how do you know what dolly and trailer you are hooking up?

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

I keep my dolly but the bits will tell me which trailers to grab by their number.

[@rickthelian2215]

Hi Johnno😊

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Howdy Rick

[@JimThompson-vo7zt]

more to it then JUST changing gears Johno, aint it?

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

You got it. More than steering the truck in the right direction.

[@Ivansgarage]

Good video... I am surprised you don't wear gloves, all that dirty truck stuff...

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks Ivan. I only wear gloves if I need to. I find it more of a hindrance.

[@janvanbeilen]

Hi, wondered if you could sent me one of L.Lumbarts shirts. And what it would cost to get it here in Canada. Greetings from Winnipeg Canada. Jon and Rina van Beilen.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

I'll check with the office but that's not something they would normally do.

[@jordantowner-broughton229]

Thanks! Hey Jonno just wanted to say how valuable your videos have been! You've taught me a few things i could be doing to better my hooking up. I am going for my MC license in a few months. It's crazy how little they teach you. My mates who have recently completed theirs have said all you do is a straight reverse. Drive a B double and the instructors never even talked about a dolly. The fact that theirs more combinations out there that use dollies than there is that do not use them ( pretty much anything besides a b double or B triple) is frightening. The company i work for runs PBS A doubles (yes i know not a road train) which i could start to learn on when i get my upgrade. You're saving lives Jonno by teaching inexperienced drivers what our insructors did not teach us! Much appreciate the VLOGS and keep em rolling mate!

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Very nice. Thanks Jordan for your kind words and donation. I'm sure you'll make a great operator and that's what we need more of.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@jordantowner-broughton229]

@@RoadTrainAdventures thanks jonno

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Very good Jordan

[@seanjohn5430]

I need a tap !!!! U need gloves

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

I don't like wearing gloves. Just makes the job harder. I only wear them if I need to. Like it's really dirty, or hard on my hands.

[@seanjohn5430]

@@RoadTrainAdventures I knew that… was having a lend of ya, always amazes me that you don’t wear em. I feel naked not wearing them. Keep up the good work always look to your uploads

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Ha ha. I guess it's just what you're used too.

[@johnboughton7451]

How’s it going John! Just to let you know that I had been unsubscribe from your channel How/Why I do not know! Perhaps it might pay you to ask all your subscribers if they’ve had the same issue

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Oh thanks John. I haven't heard of this happening but for I all know it may have.

[@DunateoRom8v37]

Mate. I do not want to be a pain, but if the popos see this, they might feel different about you not wearing a seatbelt. I would not post this video. But thats just me. Just the other day i read bout a tuber that was fined for possible hooning in his videos.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Yeah thanks but I'm not worried about that happening.

[@DunateoRom8v37]

@@RoadTrainAdventures all good. Thanks for the content. Safe miles for you Johnno

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Very nice. Thanks Jurie

[@ONYAMate]

Just an uninspiring part of the day hey.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

For sure. Just a part of the job.

[@wmclare]

your reversing lights aren't working. No seatbelt on a public road and the rear towing crossmember is for yard use only. Don't worry, I'm no better.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Just get the job done. I went maybe 2km down the road and slowly too.

[@zahiryacob]

Awesome great great great video from u john .love so much every angle ur camera shot..one thing we have common. I will check everything after hookup my trailer before i leave..safety first right? Just a bit wonder..why u dont wear glove john?..i mean to protect ur hand from dirt etc.😅😅😂.btw john .millions thank for the video. Take care..✌️

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

I don't like gloves. To me it just makes the job so much harder. I only wear gloves when I have to.

[@zahiryacob]

@@RoadTrainAdventures yeahhh. That your style right?..any way john..what time at ur place right now?.here malaysia about 9 Am .. ✌️

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

I was near Sydney so it's 11:30am right now

[@zahiryacob]

@@RoadTrainAdventures the gap about 2 and half hours. Ok john tqsm...where ever you go and do. Please safety frist john. 👍✌️

[@stevenjohannesen88]

Lapel microphone please! Otherwise top video by an expert,❤️🦘🦘🦘🇦🇺

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks again

[@richardrogers7339]

Great stuff

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Thanks Richard

[@bobbourke1039]

Another good vid Johnno

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome. Thanks Bob

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

👍

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Great stuff