Lube Plate Recommendation for a B&W 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch

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Will this plate work on a b and w fifth wheel hitch

asked by: Curtis W

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There is a lube plate you can use with B&W 5th wheel hitches but Lippert lube plate # LC286160 is just a smidge too large for B&W hitches. Instead you can use the Reese lube plate # RP83002 which has a 10 inch diameter. I have linked a video review of it for you.

expert reply by: Michael H

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For a B&W Companion hitch I recommend using a 10 inch diameter lube plate. We have the Reese Lube Plate, #RP83002, which is my top choice, and the Curt 10 inch Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch Lube Plate, #16721, both of which will work nicely with your…

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For a B&W Companion hitch I recommend using a 10 inch diameter lube plate. We have the Reese Lube Plate, #RP83002, which is my top choice, and the Curt 10 inch Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch Lube Plate, #16721, both of which will work nicely with your…

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Answer 3

The Lippert Never Fail Whisper Disk Lube Plate #LC286160 does not have a way to secure the lube plate to the king pin. I contacted Lippert and they said the center hole of their lube plate is 2.88" and the upper diameter of your kingpin is…

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Answer 4

Hello Wade, good question. Trailer tires are pretty durable, and generally they will need to be replaced due to age rather than getting worn down. Generally, trailer tires should be replaced every 5-6 years regardless of mileage and use. The sun is a…

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The B&W Companion 20K part #BWRVK3300 and 25K part #BWRVK3305 5th Wheel Hitches for the 2020 Ford F-450 with OEM Pucks are both great choices and will fit into the puck system of your Ford. The 20K will be sufficient enough to tow the 17,500 lb…

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Answer 6

Generally speaking, the lube plate will need to cover the skid plate on the 5th wheel hitch. There are some pin boxes out there that will recommend a specific lube plate but most of the times this classification will be from the 5th wheel hitch…

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The recommendation for the 10" diameter lube plate on a B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer has come from the manufacturer of the fifth wheel hitch, B&W. The Lube Plate for Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches part #RP83002 will work just fine…

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Answer 8

Hello Jeff, thanks for reaching out. Yes, the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch #BWRVK3715 will indeed fit your 2025 GMC Sierra 2500HD 6'10" bed with the factory puck system. We do recommend the slider hitch #BWRVK3775 for the short bet…

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Answer 9

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 10

Both the Jensen JWM6A and the current model, part #JWM62A are classified as double-DIN head units, which will both use the same sized rough openings in a vehicle dash. The old #JWM6A and the current model #JWM62A both use the same pigtail, as you can…

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For a B&W Companion hitch I recommend using a 10 inch diameter lube plate. We have the Reese Lube Plate, #RP83002, which is my top choice, and the Curt 10 inch Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch Lube Plate, #16721, both of which will work nicely with your…

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Answer 12

We do have a number of options for a lube plate but we do not carry the Holland FW001 and have limited access to websites outside of the manufacturers of the parts we carry so I was unable to look up this hitch. The best lube plate that will work if…

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