Your set of twins includes a loaded rear trailer that you are about to unhook. How low should its landing gear go?

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Why

Lowering the gear far enough to take some of the load off the dolly keeps the trailer supported while making the dolly easier to release and roll out. The gear should never stay up, and there is no need to jack the trailer entirely off the dolly.

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Topic: Doubles and triples   License: CDL

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• Coupling Doubles and Converter Dollies

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