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dieseldan723

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Posted: 06/14/12 11:23pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

I just purchased a Reese Pro Series 15K hitch. I have always used a Pullrite hitch that required no grease (used a dry lube). I really don't want to grease the hitch and was looking at the lube plate available at my local CW. Can I use this and NOT use any grease?

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Please disregard. I found a recent post stating that most do not use grease. I will probably use my dry lube on the pin but that's it.

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We use some white lithium on the jaws of the hitch and pin as well as the plate.


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I use the plate, BUT, I use a small amount of white lithium grease on the pin and jaws.


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Posted: 06/15/12 04:16am Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

X3 Use the plate and a little grease around the kingpin the keep friction down.


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On the plate use the teflon spacer that is sold at most RV stores. There are two sizes. On the moving parts I usually spray with lithium grease 1X per year.

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