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Dick_641
Explorer
Jan 26, 2015

nylon disc

Just got a new B&W hitch an was wondering if there is one nylon disc better or are they all about the same. Had a pullrite hitch before so never used one.
  • yes, far better than grease.
    even if you over pay at a rv dealer. they are worth it.

    great thought, bottom of a five gallon bucket.


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  • Dtank wrote:
    Cummins12V98 wrote:


    If you want to save a buck cut the bottom out of a 5 gallon bucket. the circle on the bottom is the exact size to cut the hole. I have one as a backup.



    Put that on your Bucket List..:W

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    Good one!
  • Cummins12V98 wrote:


    If you want to save a buck cut the bottom out of a 5 gallon bucket. the circle on the bottom is the exact size to cut the hole. I have one as a backup.



    Put that on your Bucket List..:W

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  • Great call on the B&W!

    The jaws are so thick on the B&W that the standard 1/4" thick disk makes it hard to see when the weight is off the hitch. Hensley sells a 1/8" thick disk that is not cheap but it does make it easier to unhitch. Some will say they have no problem with the 1/4" disk and B&W. I am saying it makes it much easier!

    If you want to save a buck cut the bottom out of a 5 gallon bucket. the circle on the bottom is the exact size to cut the hole. I have one as a backup.
  • I've tried two different 5th wheel lube plates. The traditional Reese white nylon and the black Whisper Disk from Lippert.

    I had retention issues with the Reese on my B&W Companion.

    The Whisper disc is very nice and seems to wear less.

    I prefer the Whisper disk, but it is more expensive.
  • Nylon is all the same. Get the correct size to cover the pin box plate