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Reese Quick-Install Custom Outboard Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches

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5th Wheel Hitch Rails
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Heavy-duty, custom brackets dramatically reduce the amount of drilling and time required to install your fifth-wheel trailer hitch. Outboard design ensures simple access to mounting points. Brackets, 10-bolt base rails and hardware included. 1-800-940-8924 to order Reese 5th wheel hitch rails part number RP56011-53 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all Reese products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Reese Quick-Install Custom Outboard Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches. 5th Wheel Hitch Rails reviews from real customers.
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Reese 5th Wheel Hitch Rails

  • Above the Bed
  • Custom
  • Reese

Heavy-duty, custom brackets dramatically reduce the amount of drilling and time required to install your fifth-wheel trailer hitch. Outboard design ensures simple access to mounting points. Brackets, 10-bolt base rails and hardware included.


Features:

  • Installation brackets mount beneath your truck bed to provide attachment points for 5th-wheel rails
  • Base rails sit in truck bed and allow installation of 5th-wheel trailer hitch
  • Fast, simple installation with outboard design
    • Extended-length base rails allow for mounting farther out from truck frame
      • Avoids underbed components for easier access
      • Cuts down installation time by more than half compared with universal kits
    • Custom brackets mount to existing holes in truck frame, minimizing drilling and measuring
  • Thoroughly tested kit is compliant with strict Society of Automotive Engineers guidelines
  • Kit includes brackets, 10-bolt rails and Grade-8 hardware
  • Compatible with Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Husky, Reese and Valley 5th-wheel hitches
  • Sturdy, black powder coated steel resists corrosion


Specs:

  • Base rail dimensions: 48" long x 1-7/8" tall
  • Limited lifetime warranty


Reese's outboard installation kit for your fifth-wheel trailer hitch was designed with safety and convenience in mind. Just like the original custom mounting brackets, these brackets install using existing holes in the truck frame, minimizing installation time. The biggest difference with this outboard kit is the extended-length rails. These above-bed rails are 5 inches longer than standard, universal fifth-wheel rails so that they will match up with the mounting points on the brackets, which sit below the bed and outside of your truck's frame. The result is a much simpler installation process, wherein most underbed components can be easily avoided. Because you are working outside the frame rails, you also have easier access with your tools and more room to work, making the whole process less of a pain.


The base rails included in this installation kit feature a standard 10-bolt design. Each of these rails attaches to the underbed brackets with two carriage bolts at both ends. A single bolt is used in the center of each rail to further secure it in your truck bed. The result is a set of base rails that remains firmly in place thanks to 10 points of contact.


This entire installation kit is built to be SAE J2638 compliant and has been extensively tested per specified accelerated-life-cycle criteria for fifth-wheel trailer hitches. The requirements for testing are based on the European-style test of 900,000 cycles, making this testing process among the most thorough and intensive in the industry.



30153 Reese Extended Length Fifth Wheel Installation Rails

56007 Reese Quick-Install Out Board Brackets

Item # RP56011-53

Installation Details RP56011-53 Installation instructions

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Ratings & Reviews

4.8

13 reviews
Heavy-duty, custom brackets dramatically reduce the amount of drilling and time required to install your fifth-wheel trailer hitch. Outboard design ensures simple access to mounting points. Brackets, 10-bolt base rails and hardware included.

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A product that does exactly what it says it does. Safe, easy to maneuver, strong. A breeze to hook up or take it down. All in all, we love it!



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Ordered this hitch for my 03 ram 3500 shortbed and didnt get a chance to install it untill 2 months later. Which is when i noticed it was missing some hardware. I contacted etrailer and they shipped me the missing hardware at no cost to me, how can you beat that anyone else would have said go pound salt its been 2months . The installation was cut and dry with good instructions. I like how the hitch installed onto the frame and the quality of the parts its built heavy, its agriculture approved lol. Thanks again etrailer for the unbeatable price and fantastic customer service



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2006 Dodge Ram Pickup

This kit was pretty easy to install. Took 2 guys about an hour and a half to complete. The install video was extremely helpful. We watched it several times before we began. Everything fit like a glove and looks great. Will definitely buy this kit on my next truck. The hardest part was cutting the flimsy bed liner. Thanks Reece and Etrailer.



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2008 Dodge Ram Pickup

Instructions were great & installation was easy. High quality parts that looked great and are holding up well. Etrailer and Cequent (Reese's parent co.) are both great companies to deal with - extremely knowledgeable and helpful with the products they sell.



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We got off on a rocky start because the parts weren't correct in the box but that wasn't etrailer's fault.. Etrailer went above and beyond to correct the problem and I greatly appreciate it.. product fits great and I'm very pleased. Fair price also.. Will do business with etrailer again



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I installed this rail kit in about 4 1/2 hours including cutting out the bedliner. The instructions were perfect. It fit great. The staff at e trailer led me to this model kit and I'm glad they did. Great product



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2007 Dodge Ram Pickup

Great fit, works just as it should. Very fast service and shipping



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Fantastic product and service. This was exactly what I needed and it arrived on time and in perfect working order. You guys ROCK!



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Great kit the you tube video was very h elpful



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2011 Ram 2500


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  • Recommended Base Rails to Install on a 2012 Ram 2500 to Use With a Reese Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch
    We have a couple of different options for you to install base rails in your 2012 Ram 2500 to use with your Reese sliding 5th wheel hitch. The difference between the rails is how they are installed on your Ram. The Reese Semi-Custom Base Rail and Installation Kit # RP30035-186 is the most generic of the options that I have for you. The semi-custom brackets will let your install your 5th wheel hitch if your Ram has the overload springs, but it is not compatible with the Reese Elite Series,...
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  • Reese 5th Wheel Base Rail and Bracket Kit for 2012 Ram 2500
    There are a couple options for Reese 5th wheel base rails and installation brackets for your 2012 Ram 2500, one of which does not require drilling into your truck's frame to install, while the other requires drilling into the frame, though it is more economical. - No-Drilling: Reese Quick-Install Custom Outboard Installation Kit with Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches Item # RP56011-53 - Drilling: Reese Semi-Custom Base Rail and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP30035-023 (Note:...
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  • 5th Wheel Hitch and Install Kit to Replace Old Demco Sl-16 Model FWH34
    Thank you for your photo. My Demco contact confirmed that they no longer have installation bracket kits for your older SL-16 hitch model FWH34 to let you install it in your 2013 Ram 2500 with 6-1/2-foot bed. However, we can help you with a new slider hitch and new rail kit. All hitches and install kits for your truck appear on the linked page. For a Demco hitch with 8-inches of travel and an above-bed rail kit you could use hitch # DM6076P-UL-16K along with base rail kit # DM8552015-71....
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  • Installation Instructions for Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Install Kit for 2004 Dodge Ram 2500
    It depends on which installation kit you have. The 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 short bed could use # RP30035-023 (but will not work on trucks with overload springs), kit # RP50140-58, kit # RP30035-186, or kit # RP56011-53. I have included links to the installation instructions for all of these kits for you. The mounting hardware is not meant to be reused. After torqueing down the hardware it will stretch and so it cannot be re-used. For replacement hardware I would need to know which kit you...
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  • Is Air Lift Air Bag Kit # 57297 Compatible With Reese Outboard Rail Kit # RP56011-53
    I checked out the install instructions for the Air Lift kit part # AL57297 that you have and it would easily fit with the Reese Outboard Rail Kit part # RP56011-53 that you referenced.
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  • Recommended 5th Wheel Rail Kit for a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Short Bed Truck
    There is actually a set of custom fit 5th wheel rails that will work with your Reese 30038 5th wheel hitch. It is the Reese Quick-Install Custom Outboard Installation Kit w/ Base Rails item # RP56011-53. This rail kit is custom fit and mounts in existing holes in your 2005 Ram 2500's frame. This custom fit option will significantly reduce your installation time. I have linked an installation video below. To make towing with a 5th wheel easier I recommend adding the Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck...
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  • Sidewinder Recommendation to Allow a 2013 Ram 2500 with Rambox to Tow Fifth Wheel Trailer
    We have heard customers who have installed 5th wheel hitches in Rambox models. But they have to use Sidewinder replacement pin boxes to move the trailer pivot point up above the bed rails so as not to hit the stock pin box against the bed sides. I have linked the Sidewinder information page to the right. You would have to replace the pin box of your trailer with the Sidewinder. If you can find out the pin box model you have at the chart that is at the attached link you will be able to...
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  • Recommended Installation 5th Wheel Brackets and Wiring for a 2012 Ram 3500
    The Draw-Tite, Pro Series, and Reese 5th wheel hitches are all made by the same parent company Cequent, and they will fit the industry standard rails, so we will just need to find an installation kit for your 2012 Ram 3500 to make your current hitch work on your new truck. I attached a picture of the dimensions of industry standard fifth wheel rails for you to check out so you can be sure what 16K unit you have will fit these. The custom install kit # RP50140-58 is a no drill install...
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  • 5th Wheel Base Rails and Installation Kit for 2012 Dodge Ram
    We do have the 5th wheel base rails and installation kit that work with a Pro Series hitch, which mounts to industry standard above-bed rails. The install kit and rails are specific to your truck, and you didn't mention if your 2012 Dodge Ram was a 1500, 2500, or 3500 so I'll give you options for all of them. There are two types of installation kit, a custom kit and semi-custom. The custom kit is recommended because it does not require any drilling into your frame rails to install. This...
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    Since your 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 has a 6 foot bed you're going to want a sliding fifth wheel hitch. The sliding B&W Patriot # BWRVK3270 is rated up to 18,000 pounds. You need a sliding hitch because short bed trucks do not allow for turning clearance to make sharp turns. Your trailer will likely hit the cab of your Ram. The exception is if your trailer has a Revolution or Sidewinder pin box, or if it has a nose that is tapered. In this case you can use the fixed Patriot, # BWRVK3200,...
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  • Recommended 5th Wheel Base Rails for 2013 Ram 2500 Short Bed
    Without seeing the hitch in question or knowing the exact model, it's hard to say with confidence what kind of deal it is, however the price you mentioned is going to be hard to beat if it is in fact barely used and in good condition. You did mention though, that you were told that it was an "auto slide" hitch from Reese. Reese does not currently produce an automatically sliding fifth wheel hitch, so most likely you are looking at a manual slider (unless the seller misspoke when he said...
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  • Base Rails And Mounting Brackets To Mount A PullRite 2900 5th Wheel Hitch In A 2008 Dodge Ram 3500
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  • Easy Install Fifth Wheel Rail Kit Recommendation for a 2010 Dodge Ram 2500
    For a fifth wheel install kit for your 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 with a short bed you would want a custom install kit like the part # RP56011-53 as it will minimize drilling when compared to a universal install kit and will install in about half the time. This will work well with your Reese fifth wheel hitch.
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  • Custom Industry Standard Rails for a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Mega Cab
    I have a great set of custom rails for your 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Mega Cab. They are the Reese Quick-Install Custom Outboard Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches item # RP56011-53. These installation brackets mount beneath your truck bed to provide attachment points for 5th-wheel rails. The custom brackets mount to existing holes in your truck frame, which minimizes drilling and measuring. These rails are industry standard and can be used to mount any 5th wheel hitch...
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  • 5th Wheel Bracket/Rail Mounting Kit for Demco Hijacker SL Series on 2011 Ram 3500 Long Bed
    You'll need the Demco SL Series frame brackets and bed rails which are provided with the # DM8553004-12 bracket/rail kit. The SL series is a sliding hitch, so because you have a long bed truck, you'll want to leave the hitch slid forward in its towing position at all times. If you'd like to install a 7-way trailer connector in the bed of the truck so you won't have to run the trailer connector cable up over the tailgate, you can install one using part # C56000.
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  • 5th Wheel Install Kit w/ Outboard Bed Rails With No Frame Drilling Required for 2005 Dodge Ram 2500
    Reese does indeed offer a fifth wheel install kit that uses the longer outboard bed mounting rails and frame brackets that clamp to the truck frame that require no drilling into the frame. You'll need part # RP56011-53. The # RP50140-58 frame brackets also clamp to the truck frame without drilling, but this kit uses the narrower rails that mount in the truck bed. To install a 7-way trailer connector in the truck bed, you would use part # HM42137. I've linked you to an install video showing...
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  • RBW Lil Rocker is Not Fitting in Reese 5th Wheel Installation Kit # RP56011-53
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  • Fifth Wheel Hitch For 2007 2500 Dodge Ram Short Bed
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  • Industry Standard Rail Kits for a 2006 Dodge Ram 3500
    I would be happy to help you find an installation kit to use your Reese 5th Wheel hitch on your 2006 Dodge Ram 3500. I have a couple of options depending on whether or not your truck is a diesel. If you have the diesel engine then I recommend the Reese Quick-Install Custom Outboard Installation Kit w/ Base Rails item # RP56011-53. This kit will provide you with a set of industry standard rails. The custom brackets mount to existing holes in your frame, minimizing drilling and measuring....
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  • 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Install Brackets for a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 Short Bed
    We carry two custom install bracket kits with the rails for your 2003 Dodge Ram 2500. Part # RP50140-58 uses the standad 43 inch base rails and includes a 5-year warranty. The second kit, part # RP56011-53, has longer 48 inch rails and Grade-8 hardware. It's a heavier duty bracket kit but still fits the same hitches for industry standard rails. This is also an outboard kit meaning the rails install on the outside of the truck's frame making the install easier. Both kits are custom...
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  • 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Install Bracket Kit Confirmed to Fit a 2011 Ram 2500
    The Reese Fifth Wheel Brackets # RP58522 are for newer Rams than your 2011 2500. The correct brackets for your truck are # RP50140 or for an easier install use # RP56011. The latter installs on the outside of the frame making it easier to access. If you need the base rails as well you can get the entire kit using # RP50140-58 or # RP56011-53.
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  • Does Reese 5th Wheel Base Rails/Outboard Bracket Kit # RP56011-53 Fit 2012 Ram 3500 Dually
    The Reese 5th Wheel Base Rails/Outboard Bracket Kit # RP56011 that you referenced are a confirmed fit for your 2012 Ram 3500 dually. This custom bracket kit will save you several hours of installation time as compared to universal install kits. The install instructions are linked for your reference.
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  • Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for Towing a GVWR 16,250 lb Trailer with a 2006 Ram 3500 Short Bed
    Typically we recommend going with a 5th wheel hitch that is rated for about 2,000 lbs more than what the GVWR of your trailer is. That way if you were to totally max out the weight of your trailer your hitch isn't maxed out as well. Since your 2006 Ram 3500 is a short bed you will want to look into getting a sliding 5th wheel hitch to avoid trailer-to-cab contact when taking sharp turns. The best option for you to go with would be the Demco Hijacker Autosliding 5th Wheel Hitch. This...
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  • 5th Wheel Base Rail Installation Kit for 2009 Ram 2500 with 6-foot Bed
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