Refurbishing a 5th wheel reese hitch
I have a 16k Reese 5th wheel hitch that needs refurbishing. Would it be better to repowdercoat everything, or rattle can the hitch with Rust-Oleum primer and paint? I just want it not only to work g...
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Where is the paint failing?
- Even with the plastic disk, the main plate where the hitch sits still get worn thru and then can rust if it doesn't get regular use but it's quick and easy to hit it with some spray paint occasionally.
- Powerder coating professionally, it going to require a full tear down and higher cost to the point that buying a new hitch (not neccessarily B&W) is likely more cost effective. If you don't tear down, anywhere there is motion, will be a failure point.
On the main frame, you could consider bed liner but I wouldn't trust it on the main plate. If it's too thick, it could cause issues getting hitched.
- Even with the plastic disk, the main plate where the hitch sits still get worn thru and then can rust if it doesn't get regular use but it's quick and easy to hit it with some spray paint occasionally.
- Powerder coating professionally, it going to require a full tear down and higher cost to the point that buying a new hitch (not neccessarily B&W) is likely more cost effective. If you don't tear down, anywhere there is motion, will be a failure point.
On the main frame, you could consider bed liner but I wouldn't trust it on the main plate. If it's too thick, it could cause issues getting hitched.
