TrailerSafe® Sensor System

TrailerSafe is compatible with the entire range of Fontaine Fifthwheels, including Low Maintenance, Dual Height and Slider. The system is effective with all trailers and no equipment is required on the trailer itself. Both steel and aluminium rubbing plates are detectable and operation of the system is unaffected by steering wedges.

Although it does not remove any of the driver's obligations, it will aid drivers by providing confirmation of successful coupling of truck and trailer, additionally, TrailerSafe® continuously monitors the connection between the tractor unit and the trailer and will alert the driver in the event of a problem with the coupling.

A feature of particular importance is TrailerSafe's® 'IntelligentStart'® which is activated every time the truck is started. During the IntelligentStart® the system immediately checks the operation of the system itself and the integrity of the sensors - this is communicated to the driver by a series of lights and a confirmation sounder - the system then verifies the status of any trailer that maybe hitched and will alarm if the fifthwheel has been tampered with leaving the fifthwheel open and in an unlocked state.

A more detailed description of the alarm states is available upon request.

How It Works

TrailerSafe® employs 3 inductive proximity sensors positioned on the fifthwheel. Sensor No. 1 detects the presence of the trailer and signals should the tractor unit loose contact with the trailer during the coupling procedure. The second sensor is activated by the king pin locating correctly in the jaw. The third sensor detects the correct location of the locking wedge by detecting the position of the release handle.

The system gives an audio visual alarm should correct coupling fail to take place or if the locking mechanism is tampered with.

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