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Luke_Porter
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May 16, 2014

10" or 12" Lube Disk

I see there are 10 and 12 inch lube plates. Looks like the 10" is more common. My "pin plate" is 13" wide. The hitch plate is 11". Any reason to get the 12"?
  • I cut one out of the bottom of a five gallon bucket. Easier to see the gap when it's time to unhook. Think it's been on over two years, had it on the prior trailer.
  • Be extremely careful if you actually go to a dealer to purchase the new lube plate! 3 years ago I went to my dealer for a new lube plate and got back home with a new Montana on order.
  • Some hitches (like Reese Elite or Signature) specify the size to use. My Reese specifies 12" only. I don't think its critical though.