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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 10:22 PM
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fifth wheel wear plate

Anyone know where to buy one of those orange colored plastic wear plates that bolt to the fifth wheel hitch to eliminate the need for grease?

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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 12:30 AM
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The "Lube Plates" I use are white in color, not orange. I've bought them from RV parts suppliers and from trailer parts dealers. Mine doesn't bolt to the hitch but has flexible "fingers" that grip around the pin. I've used them for about 12 years on 2 fivers with great success.
You still need to lube the latch portion of the hitch.

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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 06:56 AM
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and if they don't fit snug enuff to stay on the pin, simply pounds the edges of the inside circle with a hamer. It'll mash it wider and make it stay.

http://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-...e/RP83002.html
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