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imjustdave
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May 17, 2013

Any 5th wheel hitch operate exactly like a semi 5th wheel?

I wanted to know if anyone builds a pickup truck 5th wheel hitch that operates like a semi truck 5th wheel. In case you don't know. A semi truck 5th wheel you pull the release lever out from th...
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rhagfo
Explorer III
May 17, 2013
Well what you describe is the Reese Twin Jaw.
Latch handle set auto the jaws slide open to grab the pin, then will NOT let go until you pull the release handle to release. It has a simple flip over safety catch.

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