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

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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

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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

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Answer 1

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…

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Answer 2

According to Reese some of 5th wheel trailer hitch #RP30918 for your 2016 Ram 3500 are assembled and some are not. It looks like the ones they send to us are not assembled. But there really isn't a whole lot to the assembly and installation. I…

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Answer 3

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.…

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The lube plate #RP83001 will do the job to keep your pin box from scraping as it slides onto the head of your Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #RP30922 but you can also grease the jaws using a grease gun like #L30132 to apply grease to the grease…

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Answer 5

We can help you with a 5th wheel hitch for your 2022 Ram 3500 with the factory puck system, and you will indeed need one that goes directly in the pucks as opposed to connecting to the gooseneck ball (neither Reese or B&W makes one that connects…

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Answer 6

You will need to use a different 5th wheel hitch for the puck system on your 2022 Ram 3500 as the Reese Signature Series hitches were designed to fit the Ford OEM puck systems and the Reese Elite underbed systems. Since it sounds like you like the…

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I do have an option for a 2020 Ram 3500 but the Reese 18K Signature Series 5th Wheel Hitch is not compatible nor is than any adapter that will allow it to be. Instead, I recommend the Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part #RP30918 which is an updated…

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Answer 8

What you're wanting to do is possible, but it won't be inexpensive. Unfortunately, the upgrade won't involve just a new set of legs, you'll need a new center section as well as the hitch version that fits the Ford OEM and the Ram OEM…

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Answer 9

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…

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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…

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Answer 12

I spoke to my contact at Reese and you have a couple options. If you wanted to use your current hitch in your new truck you will need to upgrade the slider of it to the #RP50024. Or, if you have a short bed truck and need the slider for tight turns,…

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

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