5th Wheel Rebuild or Buy New?

[Papa Rick]

I have very much Slack in my 5th Wheel and it cannot be adjusted anymore. It is a Fontaine with the pull handle on the right side (Old One)

I have a question that I am looking for advice on and this is:

1. Should I have this one rebuilt? Cost $250 to $350.

2. Look for a used one in a Salvage Yard? Cost $150 to $300.

3. Buy a New One? Cost $750 and up.

[GMAN]

I would probably just have the old one rebuilt. It would be about the same as buying new for half the price. If you get one from a salvage or junk yard you may need to replace or repair it before long.

[Maniac]

Have it rebuilt by someone who knows how, otherwise buy NEW.

Things can get pretty ugly if the trailer falls off.

[sidman82]

Unless your plate is bad, and slop on the side pins,you can buy new wedges for under $100 bucks, it's not to hard to do yourself. You will get a little greasy though.

[Sonny Pruitt]

I have had my 5th rebuilt over the years
I would not do it myself unless someone is there to show you
There is a spring, jaws and adjusting screw etc ....you don't want to make a mistake
A lot of times the adjusting screw is stripped
If you are planning on keeping the truck I would buy new