Comparing Reese Elite and M5 Fifth Wheel Hitch

Updated 05/22/2020 | Published 06/12/2019

Question:

I was wondering which of these 2 5th wheel hitches would be a better fit for my 2018 Rockwood 5th wheel with the Reese Revolution pin box. I have a 14 F350 shortbed with the Ford prep 5th wheel package. I was looking at either the Reese M5 RP30921 using the universal wedge that comes with the pin box or the Reese RP30142 using the SW-009 wedge?

asked by: Roberto M

Helpful Expert Reply:

The Reese Hitch M5 Fifth Wheel # RP30921 has the edge over the Elite part RP30142 that you also mentioned. They both share very similar heads/jaws and provide excellent king pin contact but the advantage the M5 has is that it has cushioning built into it to provide a smoother ride quality.

With the RP301412 you'd use the included universal wedge of your Reese Revolution and for the M5 you would want to use the RP44FR. You'd want to use the short end of it.

expert reply by: Jameson C

Russ L.

5/19/2020

I have a 18k reese elite series 5th wheel hitch. Do the M5 legs for the 2018 Chevy factory prep package fit on my elite hitch? If not, do you have legs for the Elites series to fit the 2016-2019 gm prep package?

Chris R.

5/22/2020

I wish I had a good solution for you, however there's not a way to convert your existing Reese Elite Hitch to fit the factory puck system on your Silverado. I really wish there was. Your best option will be to go with a whole new hitch that's designed to mount to those pucks, such as the Reese M5 # RP30890. You could maybe sell your Reese Elite model to help contribute to the cost of the new one.

Nick H.

5/22/2020

@ChrisR Will this fit my 2019 F-150?

Chris R.

5/22/2020

@NickH The factory puck system isn't offered for the 2019 F-150 and there isn't a Reese Elite system compatible. If you really like the underbed setup (for a clean bed when you aren't towing) I recommend the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch # BWRVK3500-5W along with the Install Kit # BW57FR (which also serves as a gooseneck hitch.