Maintenance Schedule for Lippert Turning Point Pin Box

Updated 10/25/2021 | Published 07/27/2018

Question:

Since I’m not able to use a lube plate with the turning point king pin would it be ok to spray Slip Plate graphite on the Reese hitch and on the bottom of the turning point?

asked by: Steven

Helpful Expert Reply:

I checked the Lippert Turning Point manual and below attached the maintenance recommendations. No mention of needing to lube the hitch plate is listed so you really don't need to lube that area. If you insisted on doing so a graphite lube like you mentioned would be ideal since it's a dry lubricant that won't attract dirt.

Maintenance
1. Check all fasteners every 500 miles to ensure connections have not loosened.
2. Periodically check the torque values of all bolts, including 200 ft-lbs for wedge/pivot lock and 175 ft-lbs
for mounting bolts located between the trailer wings and the pin box.
3. Tighten loose fasteners to previously stated torque requirements.
4. Check bearing and grease once per season. If more grease is needed, add it to the bearing assembly.
Use any of the recommended brands below.
5. If the nut needs to be removed when checking the bearing, leave in the rear locking bolts to maintain
engagement.
6. Re-torque the nut to 50 lb-ft when replacing the nut and make sure to install a new cotter pin.

expert reply by: Jameson C

Donald B.

7/29/2020

On the turning point pin box, do I have to take the whole pin box off to grease the bearing or is there a easy way to do it Thanks

Jon G.

8/6/2020

The manual doesn't explain this at all (as of now), but from what I could find elsewhere it does look look you need to remove the whole pin box grease the bearing.

David S.

10/12/2021

@JonG has Lippert come out with better instructions or a video on greasing the bearing?

Les D.

10/25/2021

The design of the hitch has not changed, so the method of this maintenace has not changed. Check bearings annualy and repack using wheel bearing grease. Sorry, still a two person job to take it down.