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01-14-2005, 12:22 PM
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Location: Boerne, TX USA
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Just a reminder that the Reese fiver hitch (and probably others)have moving parts under that massive plate. It is very important to spray some protective grease or oil on the lock mechanism joints once in a while to prevent rust. Especially important while the unit is sitting unused in the winte wx. I neglected that to my peril a couple years ago and one of the rusty clips failed when I pulled the release handle. No harm done but I was stuck with a useless hitch until I could get new clips to replace the bad ones. The clips are like thin washers, open on one side, that going into a groove so as to hold the hinges in place. CRS keeps me from using their proper name. FWIW Bill
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01-14-2005, 12:22 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Boerne, TX USA
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Just a reminder that the Reese fiver hitch (and probably others)have moving parts under that massive plate. It is very important to spray some protective grease or oil on the lock mechanism joints once in a while to prevent rust. Especially important while the unit is sitting unused in the winte wx. I neglected that to my peril a couple years ago and one of the rusty clips failed when I pulled the release handle. No harm done but I was stuck with a useless hitch until I could get new clips to replace the bad ones. The clips are like thin washers, open on one side, that going into a groove so as to hold the hinges in place. CRS keeps me from using their proper name. FWIW Bill
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2001 Ford F-250 PSD, Line-X, 3 ISSPRO gauges, TTM, Cyclone Fan, pulling a MobileScout 30RKS (loaded), Maxxair, Honda EU 2000. USAF retired.
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01-14-2005, 12:47 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club Nor'easters Club Ford Super Duty Owner
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Location: Chittenango, (Syr) NY
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Reese's web site:
http://www.reese-hitches.com/
Has downloadable parts lists, installation instructions and other good info. That may be of help.
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01-21-2005, 08:01 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Louisville Kentucky USA
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Inspect the clips inside lube with grease ,out side on top lube with grease to top of the well cut around the pin ,spray paint over grease to make a seal over grease and keep clean and rust free till next inspection ,just remove paint skin clean and inspect ,repeat lube paint . Skipper entry level over fifty years
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01-27-2005, 05:14 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Boerne, TX USA
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Skipper, I had never heard of painting over grease. But I will give it a shot when I pull and clean the hitch again this spring. Thanks, Bill
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01-30-2005, 10:29 AM
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Location: Boerne, TX USA
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by bushman512003:
Bill Sorry to reply in a way to offend .. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Accepted. My post has been deleted.
I wire brush and repaint any rough spots of the hitch each year. So, I may "give it a shot". I'll turn 70 later this year but still learn a new trick now and then. Some of them work. Regards Bill.
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