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Automatic fifth wheel release problems

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Yarddog 2022, Apr 27, 2022.

  1. Apr 27, 2022 #1
    Yarddog 2022

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    If my automatic release cylinder messes up how can I manually release fifth wheel from trailer
     
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  3. Apr 27, 2022 #2
    Hawkeye72

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    Does it have a manual release?
     
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  4. Apr 27, 2022 #3
    InTooDeep

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    Manually pull the handle
     
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  5. Apr 27, 2022 #4
    andrewsdad

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    You would think it must have a manual override of some sort.
     
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  7. Apr 27, 2022 #5
    gentleroger

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    If it's a yard truck, not much you can do.

    Make sure the travel pin is unlocked, but other than that you need a shop to look at it.
     
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  8. Apr 27, 2022 #6
    gentleroger

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    If it's a yard truck, not much you can do.
    Make sure the travel pin is unlocked, but other than that you need a shop to look at it.
     
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