Lubrication of Fifth Wheel Hitch and Slider
Question:
What do I lube on this hitch
asked by: John R
Expert Reply:
Some of the lubrication guidelines are mentioned in the owner's manual, which I've linked for you.
Regularly lubricate all the pivot points where the hitch head moves fore/aft and side to side. Lubricate the pivot points for the hitch jaws and the linage for the operating handle. The slider should be lubricated as well, as shown in the instructions that I've also linked for you. The skid plate should also be lubricated with grease, unless you use a nylon lube plate like part # RP83002.
Products Referenced in This Question
Reese Square Tube Slider for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 10" Travel
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Slider Parts
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Slider
- 10 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Reese
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Lube Plate for Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 10" Diameter
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Plates
- Lube Plate
- Reese
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Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Square Tube Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 15 - 18 Inch Tall
- 10 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Reese
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