What Product to Lubricate Slide Rails of B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch

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Hello All, Can you recommend a product to lube the slide rails on this subject (BWRVK3370) hitch? I am sure you have addressed it prior but I cant seem to locate or search on it. Thank you!

asked by: Dave

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Expert Reply:

B&W recommends you lubricate your Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w Slider, # BWRVK3370, with lithium grease.

etrailer carries LubriMatic White Lithium Grease - 14 oz. Cartridge, # L11354.

expert reply by: Michael R

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Answer 1

I took a look at the installation instructions for the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, part #BWRVK3500-5W. Per the instructions in the Helpful Tips section, they do list the areas of the hitch that need to be lubricated to assure good…

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Answer 2

No, the slider on the B&W Companion Slider Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter part #BWRVK3400 does not need to be lubed. The saddle, jaws, polyurethane bushings, and coupler surface are the only components that need to be lubed…

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Answer 3

The lube plate size that B&W has recommended is 10", although the 12" will also work. The lube plates that are 10" are the Lube Plate for Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 10" Diameter #RP83002 and the Curt 10" Fifth…

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Answer 4

If you can slide the B&W Companion Slider #BWRVK3400 when your trailer isn't attached, that would not indicate any type of issue with the hitch being stuck. To slide the hitch when attached to your truck you need to make sure of a couple…

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Answer 5

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 6

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 7

Great question, Jeff! When the Rota-Flex first came out it renovated what a pin box could do and be, but at this point in time that technology is a little more dated and the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box #325-GH-8040 is the "new…

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Answer 8

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 9

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 10

You do not have to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch in a short bed truck. In many cases, truck beds shorter than 8 ft do not have enough clearance between the trailer and truck to execute sharp turns. This is why sliding hitches were invented. Due to…

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Answer 11

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Answer 12

Trailer wheel bearings are specific to the spindle that is installed on the axle that is on your trailer. You will need to safely support the trailer, remove the wheel and tire, remove the grease cap, remove the cotter pin and washer that secures the…

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