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Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by mmk trucking, Dec 16, 2025.

Dec 16, 2025 #1

mmk trucking Light Load Member

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I have a fountain 7000 fifth wheel Everytime it's cold outside I have trouble releasing it.the mechanic took it off and power washed it and lubed it but it's still doing it does any know what the problem is or fix

mmk trucking, Dec 16, 2025

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Dec 16, 2025 #2

Cdemars316 Heavy Load Member

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Grease it with the correct low temp grease

Cdemars316, Dec 16, 2025

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Dec 16, 2025 #3

mmk trucking Light Load Member

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I will check into it I just use lucas red and tacky grease thank you

mmk trucking, Dec 16, 2025

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Dec 16, 2025 #4

BoxCarKidd Road Train Member

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Do you back up to the trailer gently , set the brake and then pull the release handle?

BoxCarKidd, Dec 16, 2025

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Dec 19, 2025 #5

mmk trucking Light Load Member

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Yes I do that right now I'm using low temp grease it seems to be working little better

mmk trucking, Dec 19, 2025

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