Recommended Lube Plate for a B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch
Updated 02/06/2024 | Published 02/05/2024
Question:
Which lube plate is recommended for the BandW Companion 5th wheel hitch part #BWRVK3710? I dont see a specific BandW lube plate and the Curt/Lippert/Reese lube plates look like they come in 10 inch or 12 inch versions.
asked by: Todd D
Expert Reply:
It's recommended to use the 10" lube plate # RP83002 because that is what the manufacturer calls to use. The diameter of the lube plate has more to do with the skid plate surface area on the pin box, rather than the skid plate surface on the hitch.
You could technically use the 12" version # RP83001 as well, but there isn't any real benefit over the 10" version.
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B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Fixed 5th Wheel
- OEM - GM
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16-3/4 - 18-3/4 Inch Tall
- B and W
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