Question:
First trip out with my new Montanna 5th wheel the new reese 16k slider bangs when coming to a stop and more so when taking off. The slider itself is moving back and forth on its rails. Not the bed rail but the slide rail, probably moving a good quarter of an inch. Is there anyway to tighten this movement ? The hitch is brand new but I didn`t get anypaper work with it and the dealer I bought the trailer and hitch from is 2hrs away. Thank you
asked by: John H
Expert Reply:
I spoke with my contact at Reese and he informed me that there is nothing you can adjust on the slider that will allow you to remove that play. He did say to make sure that the pull pins that attach the slider to the rails are in correctly. You will want to make sure that they are facing out of the slider and are not underneath it. Otherwise you can get some strange noises and movement from it. I attached installation instructions for the Reese Square Tube Slider for Fifth Wheel Hitch, part # RP30048, below for you to check out.
I also attached installation instructions for the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, part # RP30047, below for you to check out as well as a review video for this product.
expert reply by: Jameson C

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Products Referenced in This Question
Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
Product Summary:
Fixed Fifth Wheel
Hitch Only
4000 lbs TW
16000 lbs GTW
Product Specs:
Standard - Double Jaw
Double Pivot
14-1/2 - 18 Inch Tall
Reese Square Tube Slider for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 10" Travel
Product Summary:
Fifth Wheel
Replacement Parts
10 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
20000 lbs GTW
Product Specs:
Sliding Fifth Wheel
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Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Square Tube Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
Product Summary:
Sliding Fifth Wheel
Hitch Only
10 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
4000 lbs TW
16000 lbs GTW
Product Specs:
Standard - Double Jaw
Double Pivot
15 - 18 Inch Tall
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