I have a fifth wheel with kingpin release from the cab. It works fine until i try to hook another trailer. I am having a problem with the fifth wheel closing the jaws before i actually hit the pin. It happens quite frequently. Anyone run into this?
fifth wheel problem
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Biglimey, Sep 11, 2020.
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I've never seen a cab controlled 5th wheel release that actually worked. Does it do the same thing when released manually?
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You mean like a yard dog operation ? right ?
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Just about every newer tractor at YRC has a remote 5th wheel unlock saves lots of shoulder injuries.
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I had a remote fifth wheel release on one truck I drove. It worked just fine until it got below 20 degrees outside. Then it didn’t want to release. But it never tripped before the pin hit it. Personally, I’d rather just have the Manuel release. I use a pin puller, it works just fine with no shoulder issues.
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I drive a 2019 Volvo that is supposed to have the kingpin release. Hardly ever works and I basically stopped bothering to even try and use it. I just pull the kingpin release level manually. It is significantly harder to pull than the 2017 Freightliner I previously drove (it did not have the kingpin release gadget). But, still not too hard. Otherwise, haven't had any problems with my kingpin.
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