FAQs
Q: Does keeping your 5th wheel lubricated save on tire life?
Yes, a well lubricated 5th wheel using Gear Head Lube pads can reduce the load on the tires and improve tire life
Q: What is the best way to grease your 5th wheel?
A thick grease such as Gear Head 5th Wheel Greas Pads is one of the best ways to grease the 5th wheel
Q: What is the best 5th wheel grease?
Grease that is thick and has strong adhesion to metal is best. Gear Head soy based grease meets these requirements best
Q: Do you have to clean your 5th wheel before you grease it?
With some products it is necessary, but not when using Gear Head 5th wheel pads
Q: What is the cleanest and easiest way to grease your 5th wheel?
Gear Head pads are clean to the touch and do not require use of messy containers or grease guns
Q: How do you apply grease to your 5th wheel?
The easiest way to grease your 5th wheel is by using grease pads, such as Gear Head 5th wheel lube pads.
Q: Why is it important to keep the fifth wheel lubricated?
A dry fifth wheel can create an unsafe situation where the trailer will not rotate and in turn will cause the tractor to to resist steering creating a hazardous condition. The best way to prevent this is to use Gear Head fifth wheel lube pads frequently to prevent a dry condition
Q: What else is important about maintaining a well lubricated fifth wheel?
Using Gear Head fifth wheel pads can reduce friction and steering resistance that contributes to tire wear.
Q: How often should grease the fifth wheel?
Fifth wheel lubrication intervals vary with the application, load and the frequency of trailer hooks. This can range from daily to infrequently based on the driver’s observation. An easy method such as Gear Head Fifth Wheel Grease Pads is an ideal solution to make the task less of a hassle for the driver and technician.
Q: Are Gear Head Fifth wheel pads easy to use?
Gear Head Fifth wheel pads are a fast and and probably the easiest way for the operator or technician to grease the fifth wheel.
Q: How long does it take to grease a fifth wheel?
Gear Head Fifth Wheel Grease Pads can be applied quickly. Placing the pads on the fifth wheel can take as little as a few seconds.
Q: Will Gear Head Fifth Wheel pads be compatible with other greases?
Yes, Gear Head pads are compatible with existing grease on the fifth wheel.