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  1. 03-26-2018, 10:59 AM #1
    GLSchmidt
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    Lube plate and Turning Point pin box

    I've been assured by the folks at Lippert that their Whisper Disc lube plate can be used with the Turning Point pin box when the wedge is installed. Has anyone tried this -- or for that matter has anyone used any sort of lube plate with the Turning Point box? I'd love to get away from using grease on the hitch.
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    I use a Reese lube plate on my turning point pin box.
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    I use silicon dry lube on the ball on mine. Different setup
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    Along that vein how do you choose between the 10" and 12" lube plate?
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    I have a B&W Companion. B&W offers a 10" plate, so I went with 10".
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    Dealer put a lube plate on as part of the delivery. I have the pin in normal locked mode (no pivot at trailer). Dealer also provided a 110 adapter to plug into a standard outlet, and a new sewer hose.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TheLexx View Post
    Along that vein how do you choose between the 10" and 12" lube plate?
    You can check your manual (or search for it on line) that came with your specific hitch. My Reese 16K hitch manual stated, "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."

    I bought a 10" lube plate, 3/16" thickness, 2 days ago at Lazydays in Tampa for about $10.
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    I’m using a 10” lube plate from Reese on my turning point reflection with no issues so far but it’s also first trip out
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    Quote Originally Posted by towdriver View Post
    I’m using a 10” lube plate from Reese on my turning point reflection with no issues so far but it’s also first trip out
    And the wedge on the pin box doesn't interfere with the lube plate?
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    Lube plate and Turning Point pin box

    Quote Originally Posted by GLSchmidt View Post
    And the wedge on the pin box doesn't interfere with the lube plate?
    Just mark and notch the lube plate around the wedge. You never use that portion of the lube plate anyhow, or take the lube plate off all together as there is no need for it as there is now no movement between the king pin plate and 5th wheel.


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