Lube Plate for Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 10" Diameter
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Lube Plate for Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 10" Diameter
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Reese Accessories and Parts - RP83002
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Lube Plate
- Reese
Prevent scratches on your fifth-wheel's skid plate and ease trailer hookup by installing this nylon lube plate. Works with Reese 16,000-lb, 22,000-lb, and 30,000-lb fifth-wheel trailer hitches.
Features:
- Prevents scratches on skid plate of your 5th-wheel trailer hitch
- Lets trailer king pin slide into hitch with ease
- No need for messy grease
- Offers extra protection with large surface area
- Constructed of durable nylon
Specs:
- Application: Reese 5th-wheel trailer hitches with 16,000-lb, 22,000-lb, and 30,000-lb capacities
- Thickness: 0.192"
- Diameter: 10"
83002 Reese Fifth Wheel Lube Plate - 16,000-lb, 22,000-lb, and 30,000-lb Hitches
Video of Lube Plate for Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 10" Diameter
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Video Transcript for Reese Fifth Wheel RP83002 Review
Today we're going to review part number RP83002. This is the Reese Lube Plate for Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches in a 10" diameter. This lube plate will prevent scratches on your skid plate of your 5th wheel trailer hitch and let's your trailer king pin slide into the hitch with ease. There's no need for any messy grease. The lube plate gives you the lubrication you need. It does offer extra protection with the large surface area and it is constructed of very durable nylon material. Just to give you an idea, this is what the king pin would look like that's on your pin box of your trailer. All you need to do is before you connect to your 5th wheel hitch, put your lube plate on there and then that'll slide into your 5th wheel hitch and give you the protection and lubrication that's needed.
Again the application on this is for Reese 5th wheel trailer hitches with 16,000 pound and 22,000 pound capacities. A few dimensions on this. The diameter again is 10" and the thickness on the plate itself is 3/16". That should do it for the review on part number RP83002, the Reese Lube Plate for Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches in 10" diameter. .
Customer Reviews
Lube Plate for Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 10" Diameter - RP83002
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (369 Customer Reviews)
Prevent scratches on your fifth-wheel's skid plate and ease trailer hookup by installing this nylon lube plate. Works with Reese 16,000-lb, 22,000-lb, and 30,000-lb fifth-wheel trailer hitches.by: Craig H.12/26/2017
I received my new B&W Companion Hitch Assembly and installed it on my new Truck.
Perfect fit, and very easy to install.
Plenty of clearance for my bed cover, so I can leave my hitch in place, when not in use.
I appreciate the help from you guys in answering all of my questions, very helpful.
I look forward to using my new hitch shortly.
Thanks.
by: Larry04/08/2022
This Head assembly is very well built, I purchase this so when I get a fifth wheel trailer I will be able to tow with confidence. I purchased the base unit used. So I'm all set to tow whatever trailer I purchase!
by: Mark06/15/2022
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by: John 07/28/2022
I have had no issues with this lube pla te.
by: Kenneth 08/12/2022
Does exactly what it should
Lubricant and noise reducing
by: Grady02/23/2022
Pad still working to protect our 5th wheel Reese trailer hitch.
by: Dean 07/21/2021
Fit just fine. Prompt delivery, as usua l.
Comments
Great. No issues. The hitch looks new. There’s no heavy grease messing up anything. Car wash is no problem.it’s everything it claims to be.
Dean - 07/22/2022by: Raymond 09/18/2022
works well, no mess grease to play with.
by: No name09/26/2022
Would recommend
by: James06/13/2022
Very pleased with order. Arrived in a timely manner and was fairly easy to assemble by myself.
by: David 09/15/2022
Great. Item was packaged well
by: Dorris09/30/2020
I’ve ordered several items from etrailer. I have been completely satisfied with my service and purchases.
Comments
Works great
Dorris - 10/01/2021by: Ron 08/23/2022
Does what it's intended to do, what else could I ask of it.
by: Peter 01/27/2022
I recommend using the product instead of messy grease on hitch
by: James01/10/2022
Works very nice on my Curt hitch. It's super nice not to worry about grease.
by: Frank 08/16/2022
Works well. Am happy with it.
by: Bill S.07/15/2017
I use this with my Reese 5th.Airborne and a B&W Companion hitch. This particular lube plate works very well with my setup. I usually buy two and just replace it at the beginning of the Summer each year, so I buy a couple every other year. It last longer than that for sure, I just change out once a year for my on peace of mind.
Bill
by: Jay 12/28/2021
As a transport driver these never wear out but work as expected every time. The reason I wind up replacing them all the time is when delivering a new RV to the dealer I wind up leaving them on the unit. So I always have several on hand
by: Jim 01/22/2022
Great product, no greasy mess on hitch, smooth ride!
by: Byron 08/12/2022
Works as expected, this was just for a spare
by: Grego08/19/2022
Works fine.
by: Kenneth06/13/2022
HAVE NOT RECIEVED THEM YET.
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Jenny N - 06/20/2022by: Walter 08/21/2022
deliver on the dot. I would order again
by: David03/06/2021
These work great and keep all the grease off your hitch!!!!!
Comments
After a year she is still going strong.
David - 03/06/2022by: Tom02/07/2022
Glad I went with this. No greasy mess in the truck bed
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view full answer... - How Long Does a 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Lube Plate LastI spoke with my contact at Reese regarding the lube plate # RP83002 and its lifespan. He said that there is no set duration it is good for. This is because it all depends on the weight of the trailer, how much you tow the trailer, and the terrain you will be towing the trailer on. A heavier trailer towed frequently on dusty back roads would cause the plate to wear out faster than a light trailer towed infrequently on pavement. You will want to look at the plate before hooking up and if...
view full answer... - Does Lube Plate Have to Face Certain DirectionEither side of the lube plate part # RP83002 will face the pin box as they are not directional.
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view full answer... - Material of the 10" Lube Plates for a 5th Wheel HitchThe 10" lube plates that we carry are all made from nylon, which is going to just as good a job as the graphite lube plates (which we do not carry). B&W does recommend using a 10" lube plate, so one like the Reese 10" Lube Plate # RP83002 will work for you.
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