jaysm35a2 Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 I did buy the Teflon king pen adapter for the trailer when I hook the old truck to it. I didn't want to use grease. Can anyone explain what side of the ring I need to put on the trailer side? One side of the ring is more shiny than the other. Does the shiny side face down where the 5th wheel would touch it? Or does the flat side touch the 5th wheel? Also how does the metal ring that comes with it work? I haven't tried to put it on yet , maybe its self explanatory. Thank youGod i hope this made sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 the ones I have seen and used were just made to use on both sides. they will both make contact with steel and see the same abuse. If the ring you speak of is what I think it is.... its to keep the plate stuck to the kingpin when you unhook. its kindof like a locking tab that holds onto the pin. I had one on the work truck and liked it. less grease on the tandems and frame. down fall was when someone hooked up to my trailer and got is all messy again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted October 7, 2010 Author Share Posted October 7, 2010 That sounds like what im talking about. I tried to read in other places on the net. Looks like some thing that im going to try soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted October 7, 2010 Author Share Posted October 7, 2010 This might sound stupid, do you need to grease the king pen itself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted October 8, 2010 Author Share Posted October 8, 2010 I read you should and shouldnt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 I read you should and shouldnt.I always ran a plastic disc with my camper. I did grease the king pin itself because it does pull and twist in the fith wheel jaws. I did not grease the platter on either the camper, or fifth wheel side.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryB Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 This might sound stupid, do you need to grease the king pen itself?I don't grease the king pin but I do squirt the teflon with liquid dish soap every week when I grease the truck. You'd be surprised how much difference the soap makes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted October 9, 2010 Author Share Posted October 9, 2010 Picked up the trailer today with the ring, everything went great and no mess anywhere. I did drop it and rehook it today also. Thanks guys ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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