Fifth Wheel Jaws Not Closing

Question:

When I am attaching my kingpin to the 5th wheel i can not get the jaws to close all the way around the kingpin. The entire hitch system is new and it is a Reese 16K. I have already put the 10 silicone disc on the pin, do i need to use a lube for the pin or the jaws as well.

asked by: Rob

Expert Reply:

Yes, a lubricant can be applied to loosen the jaws. A lithium based grease would probably work best. If that does not help please let us know and we can help you investigate further.

expert reply by: Amanda

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