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03-01-2016, 11:52 PM
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I agree. At the start of winter when the unit is winterized, I like to scrape all the old grease and grime off of the hitch. I also use a pressure washer to wash out the old grease and clean the unit and apply new grease to all moving parts. Store the hitch in the garage. In the spring new grease applied to the platter,and I am ready to tow.
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03-02-2016, 04:29 AM
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Originally Posted by PsychoBob65
Ive installed my new Husky 26K and was wondering about plate lubrication. I know on a semi you would grease the plate but on this one would I do the same or use one of those white nylon discs?
I would think that there would have to be some sort of lubrication in between the plates.
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I have used a teflon disk for nearly 5 years and it has worked well.
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2012 RW36RL,DualA/C,KodiakDiskBrakes,TrailAir Tri-Glide,GY_G614's,Roadmaster Comfort Ride Slipper Spring Suspension
2011Dodge3500Laramie,CrewCab,4x4,SRW,Michelins, LongBed,6.7LCTD,3.73,PullRiteSuper5th20.5KHitch, BlueOxBedsaver
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03-02-2016, 05:48 AM
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Use the disc, grease is way too messy!! I agree, lube the the mechanism, I give the disc & latching mechanism a shot of silicone spray occasionally, but don't smear grease on the plates & has worked for the last 10-12 years.
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Danny & Linda
Full-timed 10+ years
Former '13 FB owner
Traded '13 GMC Denali DRW D/A
Currently rv & truckless
Replacement undetermined
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03-02-2016, 03:38 PM
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Same as Danny. I pull the head on the Reese each Spring and clean and lube all the pivot points, then use the Nylon disc ~ no mess
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 Vaughan & Tracy 2013 RW 36RL, 2013 F350 DRW CC, 2016 Focus. MorRyde IS, MorRyde pinbox, disc brakes, Comfort Ride Hitch. "Life is to be embraced, Grab it with both arms ! "
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03-07-2016, 05:08 PM
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Excellent! I bought the disc, not much to it. Looks like a dinner plate with a hole in the center. I like this idea way more than the grease idea. Thanks for all of the input.
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Rob & Jenn
2003 Dodge 3500 DRW Long Bed w/ 5.9 HO Cummins, Auto, 4x4. PAC Exhaust brake
2015 Redwood RW39MB 17.5 Sailuns w/Sumec wheels
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03-22-2016, 02:16 AM
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I know I'm about a month late on a response which likely means you've already made your decision. After researching extensively it came down to a Champion or Anderson because the other options wouldn't work properly with my 2015 Ram. In the end I went without the Anderson and LOVE IT! No chucking, smooth, easy to take out and leave the bed without any rails for all my other activities, and the least expensive option on the market! And to top it off, I can call the actual area rep any time if I have a question. Great hitch!
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03-22-2016, 05:13 PM
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When I purchased my curt 24k it came with a disc and a fake plastic pin in the jaw... I was wondering if this is a actual disc to use or if it's just a sample like the fake king pin
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Pulled by 2020 F350 SRW Curt 24K 🙄 stackable W/D vented- wet bolt kit + 17.5
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03-22-2016, 05:50 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kaidocl
When I purchased my curt 24k it came with a disc and a fake plastic pin in the jaw... I was wondering if this is a actual disc to use or if it's just a sample like the fake king pin
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My Curt came the same way and have used 5he disc which works fine
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03-22-2016, 10:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by travelin' texans
Scrap the rails & do B&W turnover with companion 5th wheel. I've had 3 different brands & the B&W is hands down the best, simple, easy, light weight to load/unload, in about 5 minutes you can have a gooseneck also.
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this is the most liked brand and its made in kansas did the shopping thing and picked b&W like having a smooth bed with no rails
but seeing you have rail kit already run whatha got
unless you want to spend more
karl b
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