Kingpin won’t lock in to release

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  1. Dino soar

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    It depends what kind of a fifth wheel that you have but I think there's a cam inside of there when you pull that lever that it locks.

    You can try lubricating it but if the plate itself is in good shape it's probably time for a kit.
     
    Dino soar, Sep 23, 2020
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