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Old 03-01-2016, 10:52 PM   #21
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I agree. At the start of winter when the unit is winterized, I like to scrape all the old grease and grime off of the hitch. I also use a pressure washer to wash out the old grease and clean the unit and apply new grease to all moving parts. Store the hitch in the garage. In the spring new grease applied to the platter,and I am ready to tow.
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Old 03-02-2016, 03:29 AM   #22
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Ive installed my new Husky 26K and was wondering about plate lubrication. I know on a semi you would grease the plate but on this one would I do the same or use one of those white nylon discs?
I would think that there would have to be some sort of lubrication in between the plates.
I have used a teflon disk for nearly 5 years and it has worked well.
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Old 03-02-2016, 04:48 AM   #23
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Use the disc, grease is way too messy!! I agree, lube the the mechanism, I give the disc & latching mechanism a shot of silicone spray occasionally, but don't smear grease on the plates & has worked for the last 10-12 years.
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Old 03-02-2016, 02:38 PM   #24
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Same as Danny. I pull the head on the Reese each Spring and clean and lube all the pivot points, then use the Nylon disc ~ no mess
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Old 03-07-2016, 04:08 PM   #25
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Excellent! I bought the disc, not much to it. Looks like a dinner plate with a hole in the center. I like this idea way more than the grease idea. Thanks for all of the input.
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Old 03-22-2016, 01:16 AM   #26
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I know I'm about a month late on a response which likely means you've already made your decision. After researching extensively it came down to a Champion or Anderson because the other options wouldn't work properly with my 2015 Ram. In the end I went without the Anderson and LOVE IT! No chucking, smooth, easy to take out and leave the bed without any rails for all my other activities, and the least expensive option on the market! And to top it off, I can call the actual area rep any time if I have a question. Great hitch!
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Old 03-22-2016, 04:13 PM   #27
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When I purchased my curt 24k it came with a disc and a fake plastic pin in the jaw... I was wondering if this is a actual disc to use or if it's just a sample like the fake king pin
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When I purchased my curt 24k it came with a disc and a fake plastic pin in the jaw... I was wondering if this is a actual disc to use or if it's just a sample like the fake king pin
My Curt came the same way and have used 5he disc which works fine
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Scrap the rails & do B&W turnover with companion 5th wheel. I've had 3 different brands & the B&W is hands down the best, simple, easy, light weight to load/unload, in about 5 minutes you can have a gooseneck also.
this is the most liked brand and its made in kansas did the shopping thing and picked b&W like having a smooth bed with no rails

but seeing you have rail kit already run whatha got

unless you want to spend more

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