How Often Do You Grease the Bushings on the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Hitch?
Question:
How well do the polyurethane bushings hold up? How long they last? I see replacements available. Does that mean they need replacing at some point? I have a 10,000 lb trailer with a 1,500 pin weight. I like the idea that they isolate noise from the trailer
asked by: Terry P
Expert Reply:
The bushings on the B&W Patriot item # BWRVK3200 will last quite awhile if you keep them lubricated with Lithium based grease like item # L11354. I don't have an exact time frame because it depends on how well you take care of them. B&W recommends to grease the bushings as needed so I would check every three to six months to insure they're lubricated. Like with everything else the better you take care of it the longer it'll last.
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LubriMatic White Lithium Grease - 14 oz. Cartridge
- Lubricants Sealants Adhesives
- Grease
- Multi-Purpose Grease
- Petroleum-Based
- White Lithium Grease
- Lithium 12-Hydroxystearate
- 14 oz
- LubriMatic
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B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16 - 19 Inch Tall
- B and W
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