shortstack Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 I am in the market for a new fifth wheel for my CH. I am looking at a Holland air slide with no-tilt and was curious what some of your opinions were as far as the best kind of fifth wheel. I have a frameless end-dump trailer and usually haul between 25 and 30 tons. I currently have a Fontaine but most people I've talked to around here recommend the Holland but I wanted to know what you guys think. Thanks! Trey Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18573-fifth-wheels/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
smorse54 Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Trey, I'm partial to the Fontaines.They have a positive lock with the bar that slides behind the pin. They are easy to rebuild, no welding and grinding. The new ones are cast steel instead of stamped so the Holland fans may be more apt to try. Easy to adjust for wear.My choice by far. Steve Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18573-fifth-wheels/#findComment-75357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortstack Posted April 2, 2011 Author Share Posted April 2, 2011 Thanks Steve. I do like the lock on the Fontaine. I've rebuilt mine before and it is easy. Mine is stamped steel and I don't like that as much but didn't know new ones were cast. Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18573-fifth-wheels/#findComment-75365 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GearheadGrrrl Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Holland. Has a "high hook" preventer and works best when it's cold and the grease is stiff. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18573-fifth-wheels/#findComment-75368 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortstack Posted April 2, 2011 Author Share Posted April 2, 2011 One thing I don't like about the Fontaine is it has slack side to side. I put a kit in it trying to fix this and it was the same way after. There's no slack front to back but the Holland does look like it would have less slack when adjusted right. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18573-fifth-wheels/#findComment-75371 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullhusk Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 I used to use a A.S F. but parts are nowere to be found an they were a pain to rebuild, I also had some Hollands but I didn't like were they put the slider piston (under center of 5th wheel) so if you have to get to it it's dif. So I started using Fontaine no-slack about 5 years ago (there slider piston is E/Z to get to) an they auto adjust, so far so good!BULLHUSK Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18573-fifth-wheels/#findComment-75375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAD DOG Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I've had both Holland and Fontaine wheels and there's nothing wrong with either of them. I just bought a Fontaine No Slack wheel and slider for my Superliner project. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18573-fifth-wheels/#findComment-76795 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I don't know if any others make a convertible 5th wheel, but Holland makes one set up from the factory for frameless dump. I bought one new take-off from my Mack dealer in 2007 and it has been trouble free.Gregg Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18573-fifth-wheels/#findComment-76823 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortstack Posted April 29, 2011 Author Share Posted April 29, 2011 Thanks everyone for the advice. I went with the Holland. Got it last week and have used it about a week now. So far I'm really pleased with it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18573-fifth-wheels/#findComment-76931 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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