Teflon fifthwheel disc.

[Higby Fam.]

I have heard both pros and cons on Teflon disc's, they keep the hitch clean and grease free. They wear out fast and are expensive. What can anyone tell me?

 

[Kevin D Pem]

Think the one I use is nylon. Teflon can be pressure formed, so I wouldn't use it.

 

[Crazydog]

Polyethylene (PE)
Durability: AOIT 5th wheel hitch lube plate made of sturdy Polyethylene (PE) offering extreme durability, stands up to the friction created on the king pin and hitch while pulling the 5th wheel.


To me wearing out fast would be 1 or 2 years of use. Fast to you might be 5 years of use.
And no they are not expensive.
The most expensive lube disc I found on the internet is only $21.85.

 

[Higby Fam.]

Polyethylene (PE)
Durability: AOIT 5th wheel hitch lube plate made of sturdy Polyethylene (PE) offering extreme durability, stands up to the friction created on the king pin and hitch while pulling the 5th wheel.


To me wearing out fast would be 1 or 2 years of use. Fast to you might be 5 years of use.
And no they are not expensive.
The most expensive lube disc I found on the internet is only $21.85.

I wish I had taken a picture of the one I found. It's 12" in diameter, black in color .0366 thick. $122.00
5 year would tickle me pink.

 

[GTS225]

It's 12" in diameter, black in color .0366 thick. $122.00

Ummmmm.....not just no, but HELL NO!
36 thousands of an inch thick? For $122?
It better be something super-duper slippery and have a 20-year warranty before I'd even start to consider it for that price.

Roger

 

[Crazydog]

Obviously the OP is looking for reason NOT to get one of these lube plates. It's not that complicated or expensive as he makes it sound.
This one is $11.17 at walmart.

 

[Tiger8R]

I have heard both pros and cons on Teflon disc's, they keep the hitch clean and grease free. They wear out fast and are expensive. What can anyone tell me?

We have used them since 2006 and they work good. I replace it during January each year 10 to 15 dollars.