Comparing Reese Elite and M5 Fifth Wheel Hitch
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.
Products Referenced in This Question
Sidewinder Wedge Kit for 20,000-lb Reese ELITE, M-Series, or ProSeries Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Accessories and Parts
- 5th Wheel Pin Box
- Wedges
- Pro Series 5th Wheel
- Reese 5th Wheel
- Reese
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ford Towing Prep Package - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ford
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 14 - 18 Inch Tall
- Reese
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Shop: Gooseneck Hitch
- Shop: Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Search Results: 30921
- Shop: Reese Under-Bed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit
- Shop: Under-Bed Rail and Installation Kit for Reese Elite Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Video: Reese Under-Bed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Installation - 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty
- Q&A: How To Know If Your 2020 Ford F-350 Has An OEM Prep Package And How To Connect A B&W Companion To It
- Shop: Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Shop: Front Mount Hitch
- Shop: Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Search Results: reese 5th wheel hitch
- Shop: Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Shop: Under-Bed Rail and Installation Kit for Reese Elite Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Q&A: What Is An OEM Prep Package And How Do I Know If I Have It
- Shop: B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs
- Article: 4 Steps to Choosing Your 5th Wheel Pin Box
- Search Results: fifth wheel hitch
- Q&A: Does Truck with 6-1/2 ft bed Have to Use Slider Hitch for Turning Clearance with Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Search Results: gooseneck hitch
- Article: Gooseneck to 5th Wheel Adapters
- Video: A Closer Look at Gooseneck Hitches
- Search Results: 5th wheel hitch rails
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Article: Ram Trailer Tow Prep Package
- Q&A: Recommended Gooseneck Hitch for a 2017 Ford F-250 w/ Inner Brackets Welded to the Frame
- Q&A: How to Determine Correct Height Setting for 5th Wheel Hitch
- Video: B and W Ball and Safety Chain Kit Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Review
- Search Results: 5th wheel gooseneck adapter
- Article: Sidewinder with Rotating Turret for Short Bed Pickups
on 5th Wheel Hitch
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?