I agree with earlier statements about not setting up the trailer brakes to tight. That is what causes jacknifing. However with a 730 it will be tough to do that if you load it so the trailer is carrying most of the weight. Too much gain on the brakes when empty will get you in real trouble in a hurry.
As T-bone mentioned your tounge weight is important also. With a fifth wheel you won't be real sensitive to too little (make sure you have some) However too much will get you in trouble also (can cause the front axle to lock up and lose steering).
A common rule of thumb is to go down hills in the same gear you would need to climb it. That has been modified now due to bigger engines and you should use one gear lower.
Use your head and you will get yourself and your new toy home in one piece. Oh yeah tie it down independently all four directions. AND FOR GOSH SAKES IF YOU ARE GOING TO POST A PICTURE OF YOUR CATCH DON'T TAKE IT AFTER YOU HAVE UNTIED IT AND BEFORE YOU UNLOADED IT, There are people here that will flame you to a cinder for that, Just ask Allen ;-P
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