1 hour to unhook fifth wheel pin

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by 4noReason, Jun 1, 2013.

  1. bennyblayke

    bennyblayke Bobtail Member

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    How to unlock 5th wheel locking jaw. When the air compressor goes out and pulling the handle on 5th wheel does not work?
     
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  3. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    Now that is a problem. Take him out to a meal of his favorite kind and sit and listen to his troubles over it. Im pretty sure somewhere in there is a root cause and you can fix it possibly before you lose people that good.
     
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  5. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    It will be easier and way quicker if you built your very own thread in these forums, you will get all sorts of help instead of resurrecting years dead thread.

    HOWEVER, Im here to help. IF you do not have a air supply that is working, get that fixed first. Then worry about the 5th wheel later.
     
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  6. scottied67

    scottied67 Road Train Member

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    Automatic release 5th wheel tech is here!

     
  7. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    I hope it is far more dependable than my automated panic stop generator, I mean cruise control.
     
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  8. Moose1958

    Moose1958 Road Train Member

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    If your air compressor is out that rig is disabled and your 5th wheel is really a secondary issue. I suggest you call for roadside assistance.
     
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  9. Gdog66223

    Gdog66223 Road Train Member

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    5 years later did you get that trailer unhooked or are you still driving around with it??
     
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  10. Blk Sapper

    Blk Sapper Bobtail Member

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    This a pain but Blk Sapper got the Right one baby!
    Thank God for an veteran in the game. Yard dog at the
    MILL Kalamazoo, MI. So all you to do is lift up and out.
    Trust lift up on the handle with strength and pull out. Try
    It a couple of to practice.
     
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