Reese Elite Series Pre-Assembled 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider, Wiring Harness - Single Jaw - 18,000 lbs

Reese Fifth Wheel - RP30144

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Features:

• Forged, single-piece, self-latching jaw wraps around king pin to ensure proper connection
  • Design offers superior jaw-to-king-pin contact for maximum security and minimum rattle
• Included slider ensures clearance required for your short-bed pickup to turn safely at slow speeds
  • Prevents trailer from hitting the cab of your pickup during sharp, slow-speed turns
  • Slides smoothly on rounded rails - a design improvement over older models
    • Inhibits binding with angled steel rollers
  • Operates even when tow vehicle and trailer are not in straight line
    • Functions up to 45-degree angle
  • Designed for use on trucks with beds shorter than 8'
  • Comes with rubber grip handle that can mount to either side of system
• 9" Wide funnel (rather than traditional, 6" wide funnel) provides larger area for guiding king pin into hitch
• Extended-length, lockable handle lets you easily secure trailer to hitch with padlock (sold separately)
  • King pin indicator keeps hitch from locking until connection is secure
• Elite Series custom, under-bed rail kit (sold separately) allows uninhibited use of truck bed when hitch is removed
  • 1/4-Turn, quick-lock puck system allows easy mounting and removal of hitch
• Wide footprint offers increased stability
• 4-Way head pivot improves efficiency - faster, easier hookup, even on unlevel ground
  • 4-Degree side-to-side pivot
• 2" Height adjustment
• Fully assembled unit saves 1 hour of assembly time
• Sturdy, black powder coated steel is corrosion resistant
• Wiring harness with 7-way trailer connector has 9' lead for maximum reach
• Ships via truck freight
• Made in USA

Specs:

• Gross towing weight: 18,000 lbs
  • Capacity is limited to that of your rail kit
• Vertical load limit: 4,500 lbs
• Hitch height: 16" - 18"
• Slider travel: 10" front to back
• 7-Year limited warranty

Note: This fifth-wheel trailer hitch will not fit pickups with beds shorter than 6'. It also will not fit trucks with flareside/stepside bed. If using a slider, hitch will not adjust to lowest height setting.

Forged, Self-Latching Jaw

The one-piece, self-latching jaw on this fifth-wheel hitch provides absolute security with its wraparound design. Increased jaw-to-king-pin contact results in not only a stronger connection, but less rattle and movement as well. And the convenient lock indicator on the hitch handle ensures that hookup is complete and secure before you can lock your trailer to your hitch.

Elite Series Slider

Most often used on trucks with 6' beds, this roller helps to eliminate clearance problems during slow-speed turns. When you are towing a fifth-wheel trailer, your hitch must be situated on the cab side of your truck's rear axle. However, at slow speeds you can use a roller to slide the fifth-wheel hitch (and the trailer) toward your truck's tailgate and past the rear axle, creating enough space between the cab of your truck and the trailer to permit less-restricted turning.

Complete Truck-Bed Access

Once your Elite Series fifth-wheel hitch is installed, you can easily remove it for complete access to your truck bed. The fifth-wheel head removes with just two pins and is easy to lift. Then you can unlock and disengage the roller base from the Power Puck rail mounting system and remove it as well. All that you will be left with is four small cavities that sit flush in your truck-bed floor - no rails, no bolts.

Simple Wiring

The included 90-degree wiring harness makes attaching your trailer to your tow vehicle a snap. With a 9' lead that can easily reach your truck bed and a 90-degree angled head that fits into tight spaces, this uniquely designed wiring harness is perfect not only for your new fifth-wheel hitch, but for gooseneck hitches as well. Simply tee the harness into your vehicle's factory-installed 7-way trailer connector, which is mounted under the bumper of your truck. The 7-way connector on this harness then mounts in the wheel well, right next to your hitch, for quick, easy hookup.

30144 Reese 18K Fifth Wheel Hitch Receiver

Replaces 30085

Ask the Experts about this Reese Fifth Wheel
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• Recommendation for a 5th Wheel Hitch with a 2010 Ford F-250 Short-Bed
  
• Your decision should be made on how you plan to use your truck. For me, I would choose the Elite Series 18K Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch, item # RP30144. My reasons for choosing this hitch are that I own a farm and use the bed of the truck for many other tasks. I also own a gooseneck trailer that would easily be towed using the Elite Series Gooseneck Trailer Hitch, item # RP30845, and would still leave the bed open when not needed. You will need the, # RP30073, installation kit with this hitch.
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• Reese Elite 18K 5th Wheel Hitch RP30144 and Rail Kit RP30074 Compatibility with a 2011 Dodge Ram
  
• The Reese Elite Series Pre-Assembled 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider and Wiring Harness, part # RP30144, and Under-Bed Rail and Installation Kit, part # RP30074, would be a very good choice for your 2011 Dodge Ram. On trucks with beds shorter than 8 feet, it is recommended that you install a fifth wheel hitch that has a slider in it to give you additional clearance during tight cornering. I attached an FAQ article below on fifth wheel hitches that you should find informative. I attache
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• Will Reese Elite Series 5th Wheel Hitch Fit a 2011 Ford F-350 with 5th Wheel Prep Package
  
• Yes, this Reese Elite Series Pre-Assembled 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, part # RP30144, will install directly into your 2011 Ford F350 with the factory provided 5th wheel hitch option. I attached installation instructions for you to check out also.
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• Recommendation for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch and Installation Kit for a 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Mega Cab
  
• First, you will need the proper installation kit. I recommend a custom installation kit because they install in about half the time over a universal kit. or a kit that fits all models and trims of the 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Mega Cab, I recommend the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit, # C16420-204. For a 5th wheel hitch, a lot depends on the weight of the trailer. For a 16k hitch, I recommend the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Square Tube Slider, # RP30051. For a larger 20k hitch, I re
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• Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch for a 2012 Ford F-250 Short Bed With Factory Tow Prep Package
  
• The 2012 Ford Super Duty trucks with the Ford factory tow prep package are using the Reese Elite Series rails. These rails can only be used with the Reese Elite Series hitches. The fifth wheel hitch that is designed to fit the hitch prep package on your 2012 Ford F-250 Crew Cab 6-3/4 foot bed is the Reese Elite Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider and Wiring Harness, part # RP30144. This is a slider hitch with a gross towing weight capacity of 18,000 lbs. I am including a link to the ins
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• Signature Series Replacement Foot Assembly Recommendation for an Elite Series 18k 5th Wheel Hitch
  
• I spoke with my contact at Draw-Tite and he informed me that you would want a Signature Series Replacement Foot Assembly Kit # 58238.
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• Can Reese Elite 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch be Installed on a 2012 Ford F-250 with Spray-n Bedliner
  
• The Reese Elite Series 5th Wheel Slider Hitch, # RP30144, can be installed in the the Ford factory trailer hitch prep package as long as it is not more than 1/4 inch thick. You will need to determine how long it takes the spray in bedliner to cure before installing the hitch and towing. The prep package from Ford should come with covers for the holes in the bed. But, every precaution will need to be taken to ensure nothing interferes with the mounting of the hitch. I have included a link t
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• Will Reese Elite Fifth Wheel Hitch w/ Slider Fit in Signature Rails of 2011 Ford F150 6-1/2 ft Bed
  
• Yes, this Reese Elite Series Pre-Assembled 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30144 will fit into the Signature Series Rails that you have installed in your 2011 Ford Supercrew Ford F150 with a 6.5 foot bed. I attached installation instructions for this product for you to check out also.
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• What is the Correct Custom 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Installation Kit for a 2006 Ford F-250 Short Bed
  
• First, the # 50043 brackets are designed to fit a 1999-2004 F-250 and F-350 Super Duty but not a 2006. For a 2006 Ford F-250 custom 5th wheel installation kit, you will need the Reese Quick-Install Custom Base Rails and Installation Kit, # RP50082-58. The brackets in this kit are designed specifically for your truck so you will not have to drill into the frame to install them. I have included a link to the installation details and a link to a video showing a typical installation for you.
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• Recommendation For Reese Slider Hitch With Under Bed Rails For 2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty Short Bed
  
• For your 2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty short bed you will need the Reese 18K Elite Series Fifth Wheel Hitch, part # RP30144, and the Reese Under-Bed Rail and Installation Kit, part # RP30126. The Reese # RP30144 hitch has a 18,000-lb gross towing weight capacity and is a slider hitch. The slider hitch will move the hitch 10 inches back towards the tailgate to give you the needed clearance when making tight turns when towing a fifth wheel with a short bed truck. The hitch does come with a wiring
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• Is a Slider 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Required for a Heartland Big Country Trailer on a 2008 Dodge Ram
  
• The Heartland Big Country 5th wheel trailers have an extended pinbox and a recessed and rounded overhang at the bottom so it is possible but not guaranteed that you will not have to have a slider. However, I still recommend a slider for a few reasons. First, you never know what you might tow and you do not want to be caught in a jam where you will need a slider hitch. Second, depending on the length of your short bed, you may still need a slider hitch to safely make 90 degree turns. The cu
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• Will Reese Elite Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Fit the Factory Prep Package on a 2011 Ford F-350
  
• Since your 2011 Ford F-350 came with the factory prep package for a 5th wheel trailer hitch, all you will need is an Elite Series hitch, # RP30144, that you have referenced. The Elite Series hitches are the only ones that fit the factory prep package and with a short bed, you will need the slider like you have mentioned. I have included a link to the installation details and a link to an FAQ on the Ford prep package.
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• Reese Elite Series 5th-Wheel Hitch and Rail Kit Recommendation for a 2011 Chevy 3500 Long Bed
  
• Since you said you have a long bed 2011 Chevy 3500 you would not need to install a fifth wheel hitch with a slider. Because of that I would not recommend you purchase an Elite Series Fifth Wheel Sliding hitch # RP30144 that you referenced. For an under-bed system that is similar to this one that does not have a slider I would recommend you get a Reese Elite Series Hitch and Underbed Rails # RP30143, # RP30868. This would be everything you need to put a hitch in the bed of your truck. It comes
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• Will Elite Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Slider Automatically Move to the Maneuvering Position
  
• The slider unit that is included with the Reese Elite Series Pre-Assembled 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, part # RP30144, is activated manually, so you would need to exit the vehicle, activate the slider with the handle and then pull forward. The slider unit will then automatically lock in the slow speed maneuvering position. When you want the hitch to return to the normal towing position you will need to get out, activate the slider again and then back up. The slider will then automatically lock i
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• Am I Able to Tow a Gooseneck Trailer With a 2012 Ford F-150 with 5-1/2 ft Bed
  
• It is possible to tow a gooseneck trailer with your 2012 Ford F-150 with 5-1/2 ft bed, however, there are a few factors that you will need to take into consideration to determine if it is a good idea or not. The first factor is to make sure that your truck can handle the weight capacity of your horse trailer. Some trailers can get pretty big and, when loaded with horses, can get pretty heavy. The next factor you want to consider is the type of horse trailer that you are pulling. If it ha
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• How to Change the Height of Reese Elite Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30144
  
• The center section of the Elite series hitch # RP30144 is bolted to the two leg pieces just below the head. There will be 2 rows of 4 holes on each side. Yours sounds like it is currently in the second from the top set of holes. You need to move it to the next set down to raise the hitch up. Remove the bolts hold on the legs on each side, move the legs down to the desired height, put the bolts back in place. I have included a link to the instructions that will help you. Page 6 has a nice dia
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• Reese Elite Slider Hitch Recommendation for a 2013 Ford F-250 with Hitch Prep
  
• You are correct, the Ford hitch prep package for 5th wheel hitches is basically just a Reese Elite Series under-bed rail system. The Reese Elite Series Pre-Assembled 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider # RP30144 that you referenced will just simply drop into the pucks of your under-bed rails in your truck bed. Just to the inside of the feet of the hitch there are levers that twist the feet to operate the inserts that lock the hitch to the pucks. Check out the picture I attached that shows the levers. T
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• Will Reese Signature Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Fit 2012 Ford F250 with no Factory Prep Package
  
• Yes, you can use your Reese Signature Series 5th wheel trailer hitch in your 2012 Ford F-250 w/o the factory prep package. You will just need the correct installation kit for the truck. For your 2012 Ford F-250 you will need kit # RP30126 and you will also need adapter # RP58419 since you have the Signature Series hitch. I have linked the installation instructions for you to view.
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• Reese Elite Hitch Recommendation for a 2013 Chevy Silverado
  
• Yes, as long as you have an Under-Bed rail system like the part # RP30868 installed in the bed of your 2013 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD then the Reese Elite Series Pre-Assembled 5th Wheel Hitch # RP30144 that you referenced would install and work well for you. If you have a 6 foot bed you will need a slider hitch to make tight turns with out cab interference. For that you would want a Reese Elite Series Pre-Assembled 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider # RP30144 instead. I attached an FAQ article on Eli
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