What Type Of Grease Fittings to Lubricate Reese M5 Fifth Wheel Hitch

Question

Question:

For Item # RP30918: Is that a grease fitting in the center of the hitch plate where the fifth wheel locks into place and if it is what fitting would be needed to lubricate it? Thanks

asked by: Ron A

0

Expert Reply:

On the Reese M5 # RP30918, you are correct that the small circle above the jaws is a grease fitting. According to Reese you will need a grease gun like part # L30132 with a grease needle adapter, which is available at most parts stores.

expert reply by: Erik B

0

Answer 1

We have a few fifth wheel hitches that were specifically designed to fit the hitch prep package of your 2015 Ram 3500 with an 8 foot bed such as the following: Curt 20k Hitch part #C16530-16021 Curt 24K Hitch part #C16545-16021 Curt 16k Hitch part…

view full answer...

Answer 2

Since you have the LCI Turning Point you can use the Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs #RP30918 . You would not need a slider because your pin box is going to provide the turning clearance needed.…

view full answer...

Answer 3

The hitch I would highly recommend is the Reese part #RP30918. This fits directly to the rail kit of your 2015 Ram 3500 and has a 20k capacity. To prevent chucking/noise this hitch uses a hook which grabs the king pin and holds it tightly which…

view full answer...

Answer 4

view full answer...

Answer 5

Yes, there are 5th wheel trailer hitches that will fit directly into the factory prep package on your 2017 Ram 2500 long bed without needing an adapter. You can use: B&W Companion hitch #BWRVK3600 rated for 25,000 pounds which is the one I…

view full answer...

Answer 6

There are several 5th wheel trailer hitches that will fit directly in the 4 pucks in the factory 5th wheel prep package in your 2016 Ram 3500 long bed. I have compiled a list of them below for you: 25K B&W Companion #BWRVK3600 25K Curt #C16049…

view full answer...

Answer 7

There is an option to add a 5th wheel hitch to your 2020 Ram 2500 short bed with the factory puck system and side boxes, though for clearance what you will need is a fixed hitch and a Sidewinder pin box. The Sidewinder will replace your 5th wheel…

view full answer...

Answer 8

Yes, the Reese OEM 5th Wheel Hitch, #RP30918, for your 2015 Ram 2500 with 6ft bed and prep package, can be used to tow a trailer that is equipped with a Reese Revolution pin box. You'll also need the custom wedge kit #RP44FR to prevent the king…

view full answer...

Answer 9

There are several 5th wheel hitches that will fit nicely onto your 2021 Ram 2500, however, the Reese Elite Series 5th Wheel unfortunately does not have a way to pair up to your vehicle. Reese has designed the Elite hitches to work with Ford puck…

view full answer...

Answer 10

We do have a great selection of 5th wheel hitches that can be used with the factory puck system on your 2019 Ram 3500, however there's unfortunately not an adapter available that would allow you to mount your existing Reese Elite 5th Wheel Hitch.…

view full answer...

Answer 11

The hitch does not have to be specific to the Sidewinder; however, certain fifth-wheel hitches are not compatible with Sidewinders. Sidewinders cannot be used with a 5th wheel hitch that mounts to a gooseneck hitch, the Curt Q or A series hitches, or…

view full answer...

Answer 12

For a direct fit Reese hitch you can use #RP30918, rated for 20,000 pounds. For a direct fit Curt hitch you have several options: For a 16K with slide-bar jaw use #C16515-16021 For 16K with more secure double jaw and cushioned head use #C16520-16021…

view full answer...

What Type Of Grease Fittings to Lubricate Reese M5 Fifth Wheel Hitch

Products Featured in This Question

Continue Researching