{"product_id":"opnbar-version-5-tight-clearance-container-leverage-bar","title":"Tight-Clearance Shipping Container Leverage Bar with 5th Wheel Hook – OPNBar V5","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shippingcontainertool.com\/instructions\/how-to-use-opnbar-tool-version5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/3743\/5681\/files\/howtouseopnbar_2b5f9877-ad7b-4595-a2cb-8874c786690d.png?v=1787175932\" alt=\"How to use the OPNBar - instructions\" width=\"192\" height=\"192\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor containers with closely spaced lockrods.\u003c\/strong\u003e The OPNBar Version 5 is a tight-clearance shipping container leverage bar. Its dual leverage holes are designed to fit between closely spaced lockrods where a standard bar may not, and it has a built-in 5th wheel release hook. Made in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo Leverage Points. Built for Tight Spaces.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn some containers the lockrods and handles sit so close together that a standard bar may not fit. The V5 has two engagement holes, so you can pick the position that fits and apply controlled leverage to a stubborn handle while keeping your hands farther from potential pinch points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual leverage holes\u003c\/strong\u003e for two engagement positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits closely spaced lockrods and handles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide, deep mouth\u003c\/strong\u003e fits rubber-sleeved handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore pronounced bend\u003c\/strong\u003e for compatibility across container door styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImproved center grip\u003c\/strong\u003e for control\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorks on shipping container and truck trailer doors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in 5th wheel release hook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtension-ready\u003c\/strong\u003e for upcoming OPNBar extensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/strong\u003e by SCS International\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use It on a Shipping Container Door\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart with the right-hand door.\u003c\/strong\u003e On standard containers it overlaps the left door, so it opens first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLift the locking handles\u003c\/strong\u003e out of their retainers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeat the OPNBar's mouth over the handle\u003c\/strong\u003e, pushing it down as far as it will go.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePull the long end of the bar\u003c\/strong\u003e with steady force, using your legs and body weight rather than your back. The lockrods turn and the cams release.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemove the bar and swing the door open\u003c\/strong\u003e while standing to the side, in case cargo has shifted against the door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo close, swing the door shut, seat the bar on the handle and push it back into its retainer. The same steps work on truck trailer doors. For every handle type, the extension and the 5th wheel hook, see \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/how-to-use-opnbar-container-leverage-bar\"\u003eHow to Use the OPNBar\u003c\/a\u003e. For more tips, including iced-over doors, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/trucking-blog\/how-to-safely-open-and-close-shipping-container-doors\"\u003ecomplete guide to opening a stuck shipping container door\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;margin:1.5rem 0;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/jdCAOr8J6Mc?rel=0\" title=\"OPNBar Version 5 - Shipping Container Leverage Bar for Close Lockrods, 5th Wheel Hook, Made in USA\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich OPNBar Is Right for You?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRubber-sleeved handles, lowest price:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/opnbar-version-2-1-pack-large-mouth-leverage-bar-for-shipping-container-doors-no-5th-wheel-release-made-in-the-usa-by-scs-international\"\u003eV2 Large Mouth\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in 5th wheel release hook:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/shipping-container-leverage-bar-opnbar-version-2-new-angle-bend-with-fifth-wheel-release-hook-and-free-gloves\"\u003eV2 New Angle Bend\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep mouth for standard and rubber-sleeved handles:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/opnbar-version-3-1-pack-large-mouth-leverage-bar-for-shipping-container-doors-no-5th-wheel-release-made-in-the-usa-by-scs-international\"\u003eV3 Deep Mouth\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSame as V3, special-edition color:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/camo-green-opnbar-version-3-deep-mouth-container-leverage-bar\"\u003eV3 Camo Green\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTriangular handles, double ergonomic grip, optional 5th wheel hook:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/opnbar-version-4-1-pack-large-deep-mouth-leverage-bar-for-triangular-handles-for-shipping-container-doors-no-5th-wheel-release-made-in-the-usa-by-scs-international\"\u003eV4\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore reach, lighter (14\" bar extends to 34\"):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/new-special-version-opnbar-version-4-1-pack-large-mouth-leverage-bar-with-extension-pole-short-lightweight-version-for-shipping-container-doors-optional-5th-wheel-release-made-in-the-usa-by-scs-international\"\u003eV4 Short with Extension\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum leverage (22\" bar extends to 42\"):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/new-special-version-opnbar-version-4-1-pack-large-mouth-leverage-bar-with-extension-pole-heavier-duty-version-for-shipping-container-doors-optional-5th-wheel-release-made-in-the-usa-by-scs-international\"\u003eV4 Long with Extension\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosely spaced lockrods, built-in 5th wheel hook:\u003c\/strong\u003e V5 Tight Clearance (this bar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverhead or hard-to-reach handles:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/opnbar-overhead-leverage-bar-18-5-27-with-custom-lengths-available\"\u003eOverhead Leverage Bar\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure? Try several with the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/opnbar-sampler-pack-v2-v3-v4\"\u003eOPNBar Sampler Pack\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/3743\/5681\/files\/v5-8.jpg?v=1769973836\" alt=\"OPNBar Version 5 opening tightly spaced container door handles\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/3743\/5681\/files\/DCS02428.jpg?v=1787178365\" alt=\"OPNBar Version 5 leverage bar\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/3743\/5681\/files\/DCS02434.jpg?v=1787178391\" alt=\"OPNBar Version 5 leverage bar\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBrand: OPNBar\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eModel: Version 5 Tight Clearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eManufacturer: SCS International\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLeverage positions: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e5th wheel release hook: built in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDesigned With Operators in Mind\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrucking, cargo and insurance companies lose billions of dollars a year to operator injuries, and about half of all trucking injuries are sprains and strains. OPNBar tools are designed to let you use leverage instead of jerking on stuck doors, latches and hitches by hand, to help reduce strain on your back and shoulders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial OPNBar instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shippingcontainertool.com\/instructions\/how-to-use-opnbar-tool-version5\/\"\u003eHow to use the OPNBar Version 5\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shippingcontainertool.com\/how-to-release-a-5th-wheel\/\"\u003eHow to release a 5th wheel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eErgonomic Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe OPNBar is designed around the way your body moves when you open a stiff container door. It extends the door latch handle, so you can use a steady pull from your legs and body weight instead of jerking the handle with your wrists and back. Watch the OPNBar ergonomic trucker tool in use:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;margin:1.5rem 0;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/Zts9_cbs7hw?rel=0\" title=\"OPNBar Ergonomic Trucker Tool\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know if I need the V5?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf your bar can't fit between the lockrods or handles on your container doors, the V5 is designed for that situation. On standard doors, the V3 or V4 is usually enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit handles with rubber sleeves?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The large mouth fits over rubber-sleeved handles, so you don't need to cut the sleeve off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I open a shipping container door that's stuck?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeat the OPNBar's mouth over the door latch handle and pull on the long end of the bar. The extra length gives you more leverage, so you can turn the lockrods with a steady pull instead of yanking the handle by hand. For a full walkthrough, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/trucking-blog\/how-to-safely-open-and-close-shipping-container-doors\"\u003eguide to opening a stuck container door\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are OPNBar extensions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe're developing add-on extensions for extra reach. This bar is designed to work with them when they're released.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSafe Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse the OPNBar for container latches and other intended leverage tasks. Don't use it as a pipe extension on wrenches or tools not designed for that force.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInspect the tool for wear, cracks or damage before each use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWear gloves, eye protection and proper footwear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMake sure the bar is securely seated before applying force, and don't exceed safe force limits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe user assumes all risks of improper use. The manufacturer and distributors are not liable for damage, injury or loss caused by misuse. See our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shippingcontainertool.com\/disclaimer\/\"\u003eCompany and Products Disclaimer\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"OPNBar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50146463121697,"sku":null,"price":151.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/3743\/5681\/files\/v5-4.jpg?v=1769973836","url":"https:\/\/shopify.shippingcontainertool.com\/en-ca\/products\/opnbar-version-5-tight-clearance-container-leverage-bar","provider":"OPNBar | SaferGrip","version":"1.0","type":"link"}