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imjustdave
Explorer
May 18, 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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time2roll
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May 20, 2013
I don't think Pullrite operates as you describe. The latch actually rotates around the pin. If the handle goes in it has encircled the pin. Natural pulling force is not pushing any jaws open. Lever must be pulled to rotate off the pin.

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