What Lube Plate Should I Use With A Pullrite 5th Wheel Hitch?

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I need a Pullrite OE series 24k lube plate. D0 you have any suggestions?

asked by: Stanley W

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It looks like you are already on the right track. A 10" lube plate like the Curt # 16721 would work great with your Pullrite 5th wheel hitch. According to the folks at Pullrite you can also use their dry lubricant graphite spray, but a lube plate will basically do the same thing with no greasy mess.

expert reply by: Jesse M

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Answer 1

You did no damage using a lube plate on your pin box. Lube plates are great for pin boxes that rotate to keep from getting grease everywhere, but a Revolution pin box does not rotate at the hitch, so the RV dealer should not have recommended it for…

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Answer 2

I talked with my contact at Cequent and he stated that the life of a plastic lube plate can vary depending on several factors. Pin weight, the smoothness of the components touching the plate, and where you are towing (dirt, gravel, highway) are all…

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Answer 3

Thank you for the info! Since the difference between your 2023 GMC Sierra 3500 truck bed and 5th wheel pin box is right at 11" you're going to need to put the B&W Companion #BWRVK3710 into the lowest height setting at 16-3/4". With…

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Answer 4

Using a lube plate is very simple. Simply slide it over the king pin on the trailer before hitching up. The lube plate prevents metal to metal contact of the king pin on the head unit of the fifth wheel hitch making hitching up easier. No grease is…

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Answer 5

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 6

Hey Dan! For a complete kit that fits your 2026 Ford F-250 I recommend the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Bags w/ Easy Mount Compressor #F44XV. This includes the 5k air bags and a single-path wireless air compressor so you can adjust them wherever you go.…

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Answer 7

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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Answer 8

Thanks for your purchase. I highly recommend lubrication for your 5th wheel hitch. The Lube Plate for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 10" Diameter item #RP83002 will prevent scratches on your fifth-wheel's skid plate and ease trailer hookup. I…

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Answer 9

No, I am sorry it does not. I just spoke with Lippert and none of the Curt Helux Shock-Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box like item #C73RJ are compatible with gooseneck adapters like the Anderson Ultimate 5th Wheel Hitch. You would need to use a standard…

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Answer 10

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 11

Hey Jerry, GM moved the placement of their puck systems starting with 2020 models so you are correct that the pucks would have the hitch not sit directly over the axle. GM did the math and made sure that this placement wouldn't adversely affect…

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