Turning Point Hitch

nutchie55

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We have a Reflection 150 230RL 5th wheel trailer and have been towing it with the Turning Point Hitch(wedge in place)pivoting at the trailer as opposed to on the hitch in the bed of the truck. Our tow vehicle is a GMC Sierra Club cab (a cab and a half) with 6.5 ft. bed. I can easily maneuver the trailer without fear of it hitting the back of the cab. I'm thinking about locking in the Turning Point Hitch so the trailer will then pivot on the hitch in the bed (Pull Rite 16K).
I'm considering this because the Turning Point Hitch required periodic bearing service to the tune of several hundred dollars.
Will the trailer hit the cab? If locked in, should grease or Teflon disc be used at the interface?
Is there any difference in pulling or ride?

Appreciate feedback/advice on making this transition.
Thank you
 
The turning point on my coach is locked and I've never had any issues with turns. We use the Andersen hitch, so no sliding at all.
 
Thank you Soundsailor
What length bed do you have?
Do you grease the hitch or use Teflon disc on hitch?
 
I would use the teflon disc if you can, why deal with the grease.

I have the Sidewinder pinbox, which is the same as the turning point, due to my short bed Chevy (6.5'), and the angle that I have to turn to put the trailer in my driveway, compounded with the driveway being about a 6-7* uphill from the road. All the components for hitting the cab. If you are always on relatively flat roads and no high angle turns, I would lock out the box. Most people never have an issue, especially with the longer box on the GMC/Chevy.

Not the most familiar with the turning point, on mine, I only pull it apart every other year. it has a grease nipple, and the box gets a good shot of grease at the beginning and about the middle of the year. Bearings have looked great when pulled apart.
 
I use Slip Plate dry grease on my hitch and pinbox face - which worked very well for our 295RL.
 

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