Grease

R12RT wrote:

DutchmenSport wrote:
I keep a can of just normal black grease in my truck all the time. Take a dab and put it on my hitch ball. When I unhitch, I use a paper towel and wipe off the hitch ball so it won't get all over everything it might tough. I don't think it rally matters what you use, as long as you use it and keep the hitch ball greased. Use what's most convenient for you.

The OP is asking about fifth wheel hitches, not travel trailer ball hitches.

OK, 5er's! Wasn't paying attention. Still... keep it greased with anything and keep applying regularly and you'll never have any problems (well, can't actually say "never", since "things" do sometimes happen. But you can eliminate a lot of failure due to negligence).

If you are looking for something you can apply once a lifetime and forget it, you'll never find a product like that. Just like every thing else with your RV (no matter what kind it is)... every detail needs constant attention. Even the grease joints, balls, bearings, and zerts! And you know, sometimes it's a good thing to wipe off all that old gunky grease and start over. The dirt collected in grease is abrasive too. Keeping all your "joints" lubed with clean grease will eliminate unwanted wear on those joints too much longer. So you know, if you apply often, clean off often, and reapply often, an expensive brand is probably just as good as a non-expensive brand. They all collect dirt and they all get black and they are all messy.

I agree Curly, a light coat on the pin is a good idea. I use a Teflon lubricant on mine, as it does not attract dust/dirt. While slidebar hitches do the job, it seems they do not fit as snug as a wrap around, and are more prone to wear. I replaced mine with a dual jaw.

Jerry

I have learned that you need to lube the fifth wheel pin to keep it from wearing. I use a white lithium grease and wipe it on and off when needed. I have a slide bar hitch and noticed wear on the bar.
Curly

DutchmenSport wrote:
I keep a can of just normal black grease in my truck all the time. Take a dab and put it on my hitch ball. When I unhitch, I use a paper towel and wipe off the hitch ball so it won't get all over everything it might tough. I don't think it rally matters what you use, as long as you use it and keep the hitch ball greased. Use what's most convenient for you.

The OP is asking about fifth wheel hitches, not travel trailer ball hitches.

You can (we do) use the Lube Disk, but, you still “need/must” lubricate the jaws and other contact/wear points. The disc only eliminates for lube on the plate contact area!

BobKrogstie wrote:
Try one of these instead of grease: Lube Disc

+1

Hi.. I have a Curt 5th wheel hitch. They recommend using heavy bearing grease on the plate. .. so that is what I use.. also there are a few grease points that need grease once a year .... so I grease them once a year. Jim2007.

I keep a can of just normal black grease in my truck all the time. Take a dab and put it on my hitch ball. When I unhitch, I use a paper towel and wipe off the hitch ball so it won't get all over everything it might tough. I don't think it rally matters what you use, as long as you use it and keep the hitch ball greased. Use what's most convenient for you.

Thanks

Try one of these instead of grease: Lube Disc