Can someone tell me what size King Pin Lock I need. I see them for sale on eBay an most of them are 2", but I want to make sure that it's the right size before I buy it. I drive tankers and my 5th wheel is the standard size.
King Pin Lock Size
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by CeeLo, Nov 26, 2014.
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Thank You. That's what I was thinking, but wanted to make sure
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I think the 2 inch you may be seeing are for travel trailers (5th wheel style) and other "goose-neck" trailers. Seems like you would need a 3.5 inch for OTR semi-trailers
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What ever one you buy, make sure it is steel not aluminum. I used to drive a tow truck, still do part time, and we would get calls to remove dropped trailers from truck stops and parking lots all the time, the steel ones would not come off easy but the aluminum ones just needed a few good hits with a sledge hammer and they broke right off. A good one will cost you about $35.
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STexan is right. I don't know what the hell I was thinking. 3.5" is what you want.
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