trailer pin release secrets

[baba_booey]

handle wont come out ? pins wont release? trailer wont slide ?

make sure you are on level ground.
pull handle out as far as it goes, clamp vice grip on pull handle against frame.
rock truck forward and back, with trailer braked applied (on/out).
pull handle out more, clamp vice grip on handle against frame.
repeat. again and again.
eventually handle will pull and pins will release/

last resort 1- release both brakes (trk/trlr) roll 30 feet- pop valves. repeat the above handle steps.

last resort 2- bucket of water on both sides. wait 10 minutes.
water creates rust- water also disolves rust. repeat above

hopes this helps in -20* snow blizzard....
works for me

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[Gonfercoffee]

I thought it was supposed to be a secret....nice goin

[Kevin653]

Try lock trailer brakes and release tractor brakes............. If air 5th wheel raise and lower a few times to loosen it all up

[Stormchaser]

WD-40 or that Howes Penetrating lube on sliders as well, let it sit for 5-10 minutes
do not put a piece of wood as a chock block and stand next to it, like this moron did one time and almost broke his legs

[TrailerTruckin]

I like my air release pins, never have to worry about that crap anymore. But great advice for those that have to mess with those tough and worn out pins.

[prime rib]

I usually park on level ground then back up lightly against the kingpin
and set my parking brake at the same time.
That usually does it.
It also helps if you grease the pin every coupla weeks, too.