Pullrite superglide Lube

Coach-man wrote:

C.B. wrote:
Before using silicone, call factory back and see if using Slip Plate would be ok.


C.B.

?? Not sure what "slip plate" is, but with the super glide hitch the contact surfaces do not move, and no "lubercant should be used". Any lubercant ing should be done down below where the hitch turns and moves, perhaps also on the jaw mechanism.

I use Slip Plate on mine ( bought from Pullrite ) on the face of my hitch. Although it does not twist and turn it makes it much smoother to back under and pull out from the trailer.

C.B. wrote:
Before using silicone, call factory back and see if using Slip Plate would be ok.


C.B.

?? Not sure what "slip plate" is, but with the super glide hitch the contact surfaces do not move, and no "lubercant should be used". Any lubercant ing should be done down below where the hitch turns and moves, perhaps also on the jaw mechanism.

Iuse WD 40 only on my Pull Rite.. It works real well. Always apply it before each hook-up

Before using silicone, call factory back and see if using Slip Plate would be ok.


C.B.

I would 100% follow exactly what Pullrite says. I say that from a bad experience with them. Back in 2005-06 I had a hitch like yours, used the recommended silicone. Ended up with some major galling and head seperation. When I called PullRite I was told they had sent a newsletter stating that only dry graphite based lubricant should be used. I argued that a newsletter was not official correspondence and I had never received it, eventually they agreed to cover part of the costs to replace things, but not everything. In the end I changed rigs and lost my shorts on the hitch. So find out what hitch you have and find out exactly what they recommend. If you have one with the Delrin wear plate and blocks, use what they recommend, if not you may have issues and may not have warranty coverage.

Moved to 5th wheel forum from Towing.