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A fifth-wheel hitch has different lubrication points: the kingpin/plate sliding surface, jaws, pivots and any manufacturer-specified bushings. A lube plate replaces grease only on the plate surface; it does not lubricate jaws or pivot points. Check the hitch manual before changing products, remove contaminated old grease rather than mixing unknown thickeners, and reapply after wet or dusty towing.
| # | Product | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LubriMatic L11316 Multi-Purpose Lithium Grease | $5–$10 | Amazon · eBay |
| 2 | Lucas Red ’N’ Tacky #2 | $6–$12 | Amazon |
| 3 | Mobilgrease XHP 222 | $10–$25 | Amazon · eBay |
| 4 | Valvoline Multi-Vehicle Red Grease | $6–$12 | Amazon · eBay |
| 5 | Mystik JT-6 Hi-Temp Grease | $5–$10 | Amazon · eBay |
| 6 | STA-LUBE SL3121 Marine Grease | $8–$15 | Amazon · eBay |
| 7 | CRC Heavy Duty Pro-Strength White Lithium Grease | $6–$12 | Amazon · eBay |
| 8 | Super Lube Synthetic Grease with PTFE | $8–$20 | Amazon · eBay |
| 9 | 5th-Wheel Lube Plate | $15–$35 | Amazon · eBay |
The picks, in detail
LubriMatic L11316 Multi-Purpose Lithium Grease
A lithium multipurpose grease explicitly recommended by B&W through its support channel for the Companion fifth-wheel hitch.
- lithium grease
- cartridge format
- B&W Companion recommendation
- Hitch-maker-supported choice for a listed Companion application
- Straightforward grease-gun product
- Does not replace model-specific maintenance instructions
Lucas Red ’N’ Tacky #2
An NLGI No. 2 lithium grease with published water resistance and washout properties, suitable for compatible plate or chassis-lubrication instructions.
- NLGI 2
- lithium base
- water resistance claim
- Common 14-ounce grease-gun cartridge
- High published drop point
- Clean prior grease before changing thickener families
Mobilgrease XHP 222
A lithium-complex NLGI 2 multipurpose grease with an ISO VG 220 base oil and published water-resistance data.
- NLGI 2
- lithium complex
- -20°C to 140°C published range
- Heavy-duty industrial formulation
- Published washout information
- Bulk and cartridge pricing varies widely
Valvoline Multi-Vehicle Red Grease
A red lithium-complex NLGI 2 chassis grease for a hitch maker that calls for conventional chassis grease.
- NLGI 2
- lithium complex
- grease-gun cartridge
- Easy automotive-parts sourcing
- Appropriate category for chassis-style fittings
- Confirm suitability for the plate versus a manufacturer-approved lube disc
Mystik JT-6 Hi-Temp Grease
A lithium-complex NLGI 2 grease marketed for high-temperature, heavy-duty lubrication.
- NLGI 2
- lithium complex
- high-temperature multipurpose grease
- Common heavy-duty service product
- Cartridge format
- Not a substitute for cleaning the fifth-wheel plate
STA-LUBE SL3121 Marine Grease
A water-resistant NLGI 2 marine grease for compatible exposed hitch fittings where washout resistance is a priority.
- NLGI 2
- marine grease
- water-resistant formulation
- Useful in wet-use environments
- Easy grease-gun application
- Check compatibility before mixing with existing lithium grease
CRC Heavy Duty Pro-Strength White Lithium Grease
An aerosol white-lithium lubricant useful for light exposed pivots only where the hitch manual permits spray application.
- white lithium grease
- aerosol delivery
- spray application
- Reaches light linkage areas
- Cleaner application than open tub grease
- Not a replacement for a thick plate-grease film
Super Lube Synthetic Grease with PTFE
A synthetic NLGI 2 PTFE grease for compatible lighter pivot or latch applications specified by the hitch maker.
- NLGI 2
- synthetic base
- PTFE additive
- Clean cartridge and tube options
- Useful for appropriate moving parts
- Do not assume it is approved for every fifth-wheel plate
5th-Wheel Lube Plate
A polyethylene lube plate is a deliberate near-miss: it replaces messy grease on the kingpin plate interface but leaves jaws, pivots and bushings needing their specified lubricant.
- kingpin-mounted plate
- dry plate interface
- not a grease
- Keeps the top plate cleaner
- B&W describes a lube disc as a cleaner alternative
- Does not lubricate every hitch component
Buying tips
- Follow the hitch maker’s maintenance points instead of applying one lubricant everywhere.
- A lube plate is for the top-plate interface, not the jaw or pivot mechanisms.
- Remove grit and incompatible old grease before reapplying a new product.
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