Maintenance for Reese 5th Wheel Slider Trailer Hitch # RP30051
Question:
What do have to do to Maintain the Rp30051?
asked by: Jack
Expert Reply:
On the slider portion of Reese 5th wheel trailer hitch # RP30051, you will need to coat top and side surfaces of slide tube and roller holes (6 places) in each slider assembly with all purpose grease or teflonlube, use as needed. Repeat this application monthly during use.
For the hitch part recheck tightness of all hardware every 1000 miles of use. Before each trip, lubricate skid plate surface of the hitch with automotive type chassis grease or use a plastic lube plate # RP83002 to provide a lubricated surface. Use engine oil to lubricate pivot points of moving parts within the hitch.
Plastic lube plates can be used to avoid messy grease. The plastic lube plate must not exceed 3/16 of an inch in thickness to ensure hitch will operate properly. Lube plates must be 10 inches in diameter or larger to properly distribute king pin weight.
Before each trip or maneuver, operate the handle and check that the locking bar opens and closes freely without trailer attached.
4. See that all hitch pull pins are in place and the spring retaining pins are installed.
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Lube Plate for Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 10" Diameter
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Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Square Tube Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
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- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
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- 15 - 18 Inch Tall
- 10 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
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