Finally did the Turning Point maintenance

**Leatherman** · 03-29-2023, 02:57 PM

Thanks for the quick reply.

I will have my son assist me with the hitch. Also, am I correct to assume that the bearing is at 3.5" or less in diameter? I want to ensure I order the right size device for the grease packer.

Tx

**ardvark16** · 03-29-2023, 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by Leatherman

Thanks for the quick reply.

I will have my son assist me with the hitch. Also, am I correct to assume that the bearing is at 3.5" or less in diameter? I want to ensure I order the right size device for the grease packer.

Tx

I believe it’s 3”

**Leatherman** · 04-02-2023, 04:56 PM

Do you recall the size of the nut? I want to make sure I have the right size socket or wrench.

Tx

**ardvark16** · 04-02-2023, 05:50 PM

Originally Posted by Leatherman

Do you recall the size of the nut? I want to make sure I have the right size socket or wrench.

Tx

It’s a 1 1/2”
I found that using a big pair of channel locks helped to bend the cotter pin tightly around the nut too. It needs to be snug on there just like when you found it.

**Dewstain** · 05-31-2023, 07:35 AM

So, I asked this in the towing sub-forum, but do people typically tow with the pivot at the pin or the camper when using a turning point? I feel like it must create a bit of sway or oddness, but all the videos on it just show how to use it, not any towing down the road stuff. And I assume it's not something you just unlock when you get to a site that needs it, etc.

**DougW9876** · 05-31-2023, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by Dewstain

So, I asked this in the towing sub-forum, but do people typically tow with the pivot at the pin or the camper when using a turning point? I feel like it must create a bit of sway or oddness, but all the videos on it just show how to use it, not any towing down the road stuff. And I assume it's not something you just unlock when you get to a site that needs it, etc.

We have ours set up with the wedge at the truck end and the pivot at the camper end. I have never heard of anyone changing the pivot point during a trip because that involves removing the wedge, lining up the hitch to the trailer and installing a couple of bolts, a lot of messing around to do that. It tows without sway or oddness of any type. It works just fine.