Fifth Wheel Lube Plate ????
I am in the process of moving from a TT to a FW. Is a lube plate necessary? or is grease better? . . . . :h Are all lube plates the same or is one brand better than another.
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I had one on my previous 5th wheel and it caused me to have problems while trying to hitch up.. The straight edge on the front of the trailer (just in front of the king pin) should contact the truck hitch and pivot it level for proper alignment. It "cams" the pivoting hitch to proper alignment. With the round teflon pad on there, it would sometimes not allow the Reese to pivot level and thus cause problems. I would sometimes get a "high hitch situation" where the king pin would end up on top of the jaws. I took it off and NEVER had any further issues. Don't use one on my new 5th wheel either.
