5th Wheel Question

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(08-04-2017 )dhirocz Wrote:  Where did you guys buy your FW? I've got almost 700k on mine and was just thinking about this the other day.

I have a Fontaine. I just went to their website and found that the International and Freightliner Dealers near me are Fontaine dealers. Not sure about anyone else, but I called everybody around me. Nobody carried spare parts. I plan on replacing the broken spring for now with a spring kit, which hopefully will arrive Monday, and will likely replace the complete plate in the future. However, I may take on rebuilding it if the new 5th wheel plate price is ridiculous. (Someone had a 7000 series heavy duty Fontaine, which I don't have but just curious about the price of it, and it was over $3,000. I laughed and said "No.")

I'd try your 5th wheel manufacture's website. They may have information about authorized dealers in your area.

(08-04-2017 )kryten Wrote:  The only other thing you can do is spray some lube under the plate where the sliding fork slides. If it's a Holland if you follow that pin that sticks out of the front of the plate it becomes a "U" shaped piece that straddles the pin. The sides of this need some lube as if it dries out it becomes hard to get the wheel to lock and unlock the pin. I use fluid film (a bit pricey but very convenient and easy). The carriers shop uses a 50/50 mix of diesel and used oil (a lot cheaper but not as easy or convenient).

Thanks kryten! I checked Fontaine's website and they had quite a bit of information regarding my 5th wheel. I was able to watch several videos about maintenance and rebuilding.

I feel like I have completely failed regarding 5th wheel maintenance on my truck.