A fifth-wheel coupling arrangement includes a primary coupling apparatus and a fifth-wheel plate that includes a semitrailer surface having an outward-pointing normal, and an insertion opening that extends in an insertion direction, the primary coupling apparatus includes a main body, a drive mechanically connected to a cover apparatus via a coupling mechanism, and a plug element having energy conducting contacts that point in a plug-in direction, wherein the cover apparatus includes a cover element displaceable by the drive between a first position where the plug element is exposed, and a second position where the plug element is covered, and wherein the insertion direction is substantially parallel to the plug-in direction.

A coupling system for a fifth wheel coupling includes a first plug unit having a plurality of first plug connectors, and a second plug unit having a plurality of second plug connectors to engage and transmit power and/or fluid with the first plug connectors, and an adjuster unit having a guide section configured to be brought into engagement with a retaining element on one of the plug units to transmit a force from the adjuster unit to the plug unit, which displaces the plug unit along a plug-in axis, wherein the adjuster unit can be displaced transversely and laterally to the plug-in axis or can be rotated about the plug-in axis.

A coupling system for a fifth wheel coupling includes a first plug unit having a plurality of first plug connectors, and a second plug unit having a plurality of second plug connectors to engage and transmit power and/or fluid with the first plug connectors, and an adjuster unit having a guide section configured to be brought into engagement with a retaining element on one of the plug units to transmit a force from the adjuster unit to the plug unit, which displaces the plug unit along a plug-in axis, wherein the adjuster unit can be displaced transversely and laterally to the plug-in axis or can be rotated about the plug-in axis.

A gladhand coupler assembly is configured to releasably couple to a gladhand coupler having a mating seal and first and second mating structures. The gladhand coupler assembly includes an assembly mating seal for interfacing with the gladhand coupler mating seal and first and second assembly mating structures coupled to the assembly mating seal. The first and second assembly mating structures are configured to interface with the gladhand coupler first and second mating structures, respectively. The gladhand coupler assembly further includes an actuation mechanism configured to move the assembly mating seal relative to the pair of rigidly fixed assembly mating structures. The gladhand actuation mechanism is further configured to place the assembly mating seal into and out of fluid communication with the gladhand coupler mating seal.

A gladhand coupler assembly is configured to releasably couple to a gladhand coupler having a mating seal and first and second mating structures. The gladhand coupler assembly includes an assembly mating seal for interfacing with the gladhand coupler mating seal and first and second assembly mating structures coupled to the assembly mating seal. The first and second assembly mating structures are configured to interface with the gladhand coupler first and second mating structures, respectively. The gladhand coupler assembly further includes an actuation mechanism configured to move the assembly mating seal relative to the pair of rigidly fixed assembly mating structures. The gladhand actuation mechanism is further configured to place the assembly mating seal into and out of fluid communication with the gladhand coupler mating seal.

A mobile dwelling includes a chassis supported by one or more axles, a shelter frame mounted to the chassis, a plurality of panels supported on the shelter frame enclose a living space. Positioned within the chassis, a plurality of battery modules are operatively isolated from the one or more axles and are adapted to selectively output power for charging a battery pack of an electric tow vehicle. A method for charging an electric vehicle includes providing a mobile dwelling, towing the mobile dwelling with an electric vehicle from a first location to a second location, coupling the battery modules with the electric vehicle and charging the electric vehicle.

A mobile dwelling includes a chassis supported by one or more axles, a shelter frame mounted to the chassis, a plurality of panels supported on the shelter frame enclose a living space. Positioned within the chassis, a plurality of battery modules are operatively isolated from the one or more axles and are adapted to selectively output power for charging a battery pack of an electric tow vehicle. A method for charging an electric vehicle includes providing a mobile dwelling, towing the mobile dwelling with an electric vehicle from a first location to a second location, coupling the battery modules with the electric vehicle and charging the electric vehicle.

A cab chassis vehicle and a method of assembling a cab-chassis vehicle are provided. A chassis is sub-assembled by connecting a mounting bracket for a truck body to a frame rail via a fastener, installing a chassis-side vehicle harness, and installing a chassis-side body wiring harness. A cab is sub-assembled by installing a connector plate to cover an aperture on an outer panel of the cab, installing a cab-side body wiring harness, connecting the cab-side body wiring harness to the connector plate, and installing a cab-side vehicle harness. The cab is assembled to the chassis to provide a cab-chassis vehicle by connecting the chassis-side body wiring harness to the connector plate, connecting the chassis-side vehicle harness to the cab-side vehicle harness.

A cab chassis vehicle and a method of assembling a cab-chassis vehicle are provided. A chassis is sub-assembled by connecting a mounting bracket for a truck body to a frame rail via a fastener, installing a chassis-side vehicle harness, and installing a chassis-side body wiring harness. A cab is sub-assembled by installing a connector plate to cover an aperture on an outer panel of the cab, installing a cab-side body wiring harness, connecting the cab-side body wiring harness to the connector plate, and installing a cab-side vehicle harness. The cab is assembled to the chassis to provide a cab-chassis vehicle by connecting the chassis-side body wiring harness to the connector plate, connecting the chassis-side vehicle harness to the cab-side vehicle harness.

A system for pivoting a coupling component for an outrigger, for a coupling between a tractor unit and a semi-trailer includes a rotation configured to pivot the coupling component between a primary position and a secondary position, and at least one line, which is guided into the coupling component via the rotation device, wherein the system is configured such that the at least one line forms a loop in the primary position in a defined area, and the loop is reduced in size when pivoted to the secondary position.