Abstract: The fifth wheel release tool apparatus has a cable having a cable first end spaced apart from a cable second end, a handle affixed to the cable first end. a pulley moveably disposed on the cable, the pulley entrapped on the cable, a first hook connected to the pulley, a second hook affixed to the cable second end, whereby the first hook is removably hooked to a release handle of a fifth wheel, the second hook removably hooked to any desired fixed object, allowing a user to pull the release handle by way of pulling the apparatus handle. The flexible cable allows a user to operate the apparatus from any angle or position and thereby further allows latch release in what may be crowded conditions.