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  1. 5th Wheel Hitch
  2. Reese
  3. 20000 lbs GTW
  4. OEM - GM
  5. Fixed Fifth Wheel
  6. Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs
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Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs

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Heavy-duty 5th-wheel hitch has a 1-piece, wraparound jaw and easy-to-see lock indicator for maximum safety and security. Fully articulating head with large landing area and kingpin target make hookup a snap. Mounts to Chevy/GMC OEM underbed platform. 1-800-940-8924 to order Reese 5th wheel hitch part number RP26FR or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all Reese products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs. 5th Wheel Hitch reviews from real customers.
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Reese 5th Wheel Hitch

  • 20000 lbs GTW
  • OEM - GM
  • Reese
  • Fixed Fifth Wheel
  • Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
  • 5000 lbs Vertical Load
  • 14 - 18 Inch Tall

Heavy-duty 5th-wheel hitch has a 1-piece, wraparound jaw and easy-to-see lock indicator for maximum safety and security. Fully articulating head with large landing area and kingpin target make hookup a snap. Mounts to Chevy/GMC OEM underbed platform.


Features:

  • 5th-Wheel hitch mounts in your truck bed so you can tow your 5th-wheel trailer
    • Works with factory-installed 5th-wheel towing prep package from Chevy/GMC
  • Single-piece, always-ready Talon jaw wraps around king pin to ensure proper connection
    • Design offers superior jaw-to-king-pin contact for maximum security and minimum rattle
    • Jaw is always ready to receive so you don't have to open the hitch before hooking up
  • High pin lockout ensures proper engagement
    • Tow/No Tow indicator is visible from cab and next to bed
  • Fully articulating head with extra-large landing area eases hookup and helps to limit chucking
    • V-notch makes it easy to target the king pin as you back up
    • Built-in shock-dampening technology absorbs road shock
  • Ergonomic, easy-to-reach handle lets you secure trailer to hitch with padlock (sold separately)
    • Can be operated with just 2 fingers
  • Wide center section creates solid, stable towing experience
  • Improved cab clearance is achieved with offset design
    • Head can be offset by 1" front or rear
  • 3 Height settings to fit your application
  • Fast, easy installation
    • Drops into the 4 receiver pucks that are built into your factory underbed rails
  • Sturdy steel construction with durable, powder coat finish
    • Zinc handle, latches and jaw resist corrosion


Specs:

  • Application: Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500/3500 with factory-installed towing prep package
  • Gross towing weight: 20,000 lbs
  • Vertical load limit: 5,000 lbs
  • Hitch height settings: 14", 16", or 18"
  • Limited lifetime warranty


Forged, Self-Latching Jaw

Self-Latching Jaw

The one-piece 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 noisy rattling and stiff chucking as well.


The jaw is also always ready to receive, so you don't need to use the handle to open it before backing up toward your trailer. As long as the bail pin is removed from the latching handle, the jaw will accept the king pin as it enters the hitch.


Finally, the jaw is self-latching, so it will automatically secure your trailer's king pin when it moves into the jaw.


Quiet, Comfortable Ride

Pivot Bushings

In addition to the tight jaw tolerance, a close connection between the head and the pivot bushings further reduces rattle and movement. And because the pivot bushings are independent from the head, they can be tightened to ensure a strong connection over time.


King Pin Indicator Prevents High Pinning

King Pin Indicator

This M5 hitch features a built-in king pin indicator to ensure proper hookup. This indicator is located on the back of the head along with a V-shaped notch that are both visible from the cab of your truck. The V-notch is lined up with the jaw at the front of the hitch, and can be used as a guiding point to line the king pin up with the jaw as you back up your truck. The jaw also has an internal plate that keeps the king pin from entering if it is too high to enter safely. As a result, the king pin indicator will only change from red to green if the king pin is fully engaged in the jaw.


Easy-to-Use Latching Handle

Lever and Hitch

This hitch's handle is designed for smooth motion and effortless operation. It requires only 2 fingers to use and won't bind up as you pull. In addition, the handle is long, so it's easy to access from outside of your truck bed. And the ergonomic grip makes it comfortable to hold and pull from different angles.



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30884 REPL Center Section for Reese M5 5th Wheel - 20K

30892 REPL Head Assembly for Reese M5 5th Wheel

Item # RP26FR



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Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs - RP26FR

Average Customer Rating:  4.5 out of 5 stars   (442 Customer Reviews)

Heavy-duty 5th-wheel hitch has a 1-piece, wraparound jaw and easy-to-see lock indicator for maximum safety and security. Fully articulating head with large landing area and kingpin target make hookup a snap. Mounts to Chevy/GMC OEM underbed platform.

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  • Warranty for Reese Puck on Sidewinder Pin Box
    Hey Mike! If you bought the Sidewinder through us here at etrailer then we could help warranty out the parts but since it looks like you purchased it elsewhere (or it came on your trailer) then your best bet is to contact Reese directly like what you've already done. I've struggled to get answers from them as well so you aren't alone there. In the recent past Horizon Global was bought out by First Brands and ever since then it's been a bit of a circus over there. Are you by chance talking...
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  • What Is the Divided Up Weight of the Reese M5 5th Wheel Hitch
    Hey Ray, the weight for the Reese M5 5th Wheel # RP26FR is actually divided 3 ways. So the head itself weighs 48.569 lbs, the center section weighs 59.37 lbs, and the legs weigh 49.277 lbs. With the legs and center section combined you're looking at 108.647 lbs, plus the head at 48.569 lbs, bringing you to that 157 lb mark (technically it's 157.216 lbs). As far as the design goes It's not the same design, but according to Reese it can be interchanged between the 20K center section # RP30884...
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  • Fitment Of The Reese M5 5th Wheel Hitch For Chevy Prep Pkg. In A 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500 Short Bed
    The Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package # RP26FR you referenced will fit the OEM puck system in your 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500. That being said, when you say standard bed I assume that you mean the bed is shorter than 8'. If this is the case then you could run into some turning clearance issues, due to the shorter bed length, and should instead go with a sliding fifth wheel hitch like the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep...
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  • Recommended Fifth Wheel Hitch Upgrade For A 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 With Puck System
    When it comes to installing a fifth wheel hitch on your 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 The Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Single Jaw - 20,000 pounds # RP26FR will work for you. I attached a review video link below.
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  • Recommended Replacement Legs for a Reese M5 in a 2024 GMC 3500 w/ the Factory Puck System
    The Reese Elite and Reese M5 5th Wheel Hitches are completely different and the Replacement Legs item # RP86FR would not fit on the Elite series. The Replacement Legs for Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch item # RP86FR have a center to center spacing of 13" to fit in the factory puck system for GM trucks built from 2020 - 2024. These will turn a Reese M5 5th Wheel Hitch into a item # RP26FR or item # RP58FR. I do not have the mounting bolt spacing that attaches the legs to the M5 if that's...
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  • Replacement Handle Pin For a Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
    I reached out to Reese and they do not offer that pin separately for your Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP26FR. You would have to get a new Head # RP30892 to get their exact pin setup otherwise you can use the 1/4" Safety Pin with 8" Chain # 337P11C. This chain will allow you to better secure the pin to the 5th wheel hitch making it less likely to lose in the future.
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  • Is The Curt Q20 5th Wheel Hitch Compatible With The Reese Sidewinder?
    The Curt Q-Series hitches are not compatible with rotating pin boxes, unfortunately. The Q-Series hitch heads are not rated for the stress that the Sidewinder would put on it, which is why it is not compatible. In fact, there are no Curt hitches that are compatible with the Sidewinder. You would have to upgrade to new hitch like the Reese M5 # RP26FR. This hitch, similarly to your Curt Q20, is rated for 20,000-lbs. If you let me know the size of your bed and if you have the OEM prep...
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  • Reese M5 Fifth Wheel Hitch Fit For OEM Pucks in 2022 GMC Sierra 3500HD
    Absolutely, and there are two Reese M5 fifth wheel hitches that fit the OEM puck system in your 2022 GMC Sierra 3500HD, with the only difference being their capacities: - 20,000 lb Capacity: Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package # RP26FR - 27,000 lb Capacity: Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package # RP58FR Both of the M5 hitches are fixed hitches so they are perfect for the long bed of your '22 Sierra 3500, but they will also fit...
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  • 5th Wheel Hitch Fit And Compatibility With A Reese M5 Hitch And A 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
    The Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package # RP30890 that you mentioned is actually only meant to work with the 2016 to 2019 Chevy/GMC trucks with factory-installed towing prep package, and won't work with your 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. Instead, take a look at the: -Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package # RP26FR. This is the same hitch as # RP30890 but will work with your 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. Since you have a standard...
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  • Fifth Wheel Adapter or New Hitch Recommendation for 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500HD with OEM Pucks
    The easiest solution would be to use the Curt Rail Adapter part # C88KR which fits the pucks of your 2020 Chevy Silverado and provides a set of rails for your Reese fifth wheel hitch to attach to. Or if you were thinking about a new hitch the Reese M5 part # RP26FR would be a really great option as well. This has a much tighter jaw design than the hitch you have now and is perfectly compatible with your Reese Revolution. The wedge you'd need to use with this hitch would be the # RP44FR...
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  • Which Reese M5 5th Wheel Hitch Fits A 2021 GMC 2500 With The factory Prep Package
    We do have an option for you, but the Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30890 will not fit your 2021 GMC Sierra 2500. That hitch fits 2016-2019 Chevrolet/GMC trucks with the factory prep package installed. Instead, you'll want to use the Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package # RP26FR. This is the same hitch as # RP30890 mentioned earlier, but the difference is this hitch is designed to work with the new generation puck system for the Chevrolet/GMC trucks.
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  • How Do I Find Out What 5th-Wheel Hitch will Fit My 2022 Chevy Silverado 3500?
    When trying to decide what 5th-wheel hitch to purchase that will clear your bed sides, I recommend using our website's fit guide. You simply would enter your vehicle information into the fitguide at the top of the page and then select the option at the top that says "2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Fifth Wheel Hitch." Once you input that information, you will need to put in your bed size and whether you have the OEM prep package. Then, after you submit, it will take you to a list of confirmed...
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  • Best Cost Effective Fifth Wheel Hitch for 2021 Chevy Silverado 3500 with OEM Rail Kit
    Since your camper has a turning point pin box that would mean you wouldn't need a slider hitch for turning clearance. This means you'd be able to use a fixed hitch which will save you money, weight, and noise on the highway. The absolute most cost effective solution would be the Curt E16 part # C47FR but due to the slide bar jaw design it would be a bit noisy so for a similar priced hitch with a much nicer jaw design you'd want the Reese # RP26FR instead. As long as the trailers you...
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  • Availability of Replacement Legs for Reese M5 20k Hitches that Fit GM Puck System
    The Reese M5 20k hitch part # RP30890 has the leg kit part # RP30889 as a replacement part. This would be correct if the GM truck was made between 2016 and 2019 since it changed in 2020. If instead you had the version of the M5 that fits the 2020 and newer trucks you'd need the legs # RP26FR instead. There isn't a way to adapt a hitch designed for above bed rails to fit the rail kit directly. Let me know what year truck you have though and I can let you know if there's a rail kit adapter...
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  • Weight of the Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package
    The Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package, # RP26FR, has a shipping weight of 157 lbs.; a portion of that value is packaging.
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  • 5th Wheel Hitch That Fits A 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 With The OEM Prep Package
    Yes the Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package # RP26FR that you mention will fit your 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 with the factory prep package perfectly! This hitch has a maximum towing capacity of 20,000-lbs, a vertical load limit of 5,000-lbs, and features three height settings: 14", 16" and 18". Attached is a review video for you to check out as well.
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  • Is Reese M5 Fifth Wheel Hitch Compatible with 5th Airborne Reese Sidewinder
    Yes, the Reese M5 part # RP26FR that you referenced is compatible with a Reese 5th Airborne Sidewinder. You'll only need the correct fitting wedge which is the part # RP44FR and you'd be set.
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  • Recommended Low Profile Handle for Reese M5 5th Wheel Hitch to Work w/ a Tonneau Cover
    There's an issue with the Reese M5 item # RP26FR that is easily fixed so it will be compatible with a tonneau cover. The handle that comes with the hitch sticks straight up for some reason. If you change it to the Low Profile Handle for Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches item # RP58553 you will have plenty of clearance. The Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch item # RP26FR is compatible with the factory towing prep system in the 2021 GMC Sierra 2500. It will drop right down into the pucks...
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  • Is there an Adapter to Convert a Reese Elite E18 5th Wheel to Fit the Chevy Factory Puck System?
    No, there is not. The Reese M5 and Reese Elite E18 Hitch heads are different so you would not be able to swap the legs out. If your 2024 Chevy Silverado has the factory puck system you will want the Reese M5 item # RP26FR. This one has the legs that attach directly to the in bed pucks.
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  • 2024 Chevy Silverado HD 5th Wheel Hitch Recommendation for Factory Puck System
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  • Recommended Fifth Wheel Hitch For A 2020 GMC Sierra 3500 6-3/4 Bed W/ OEM Puck System
    There's nothing that says you can't switch to a regular hitch instead of a slider but you're taking a risk of hitting the cab with your camper when making tight turns. I always recommend a slider for any truck bed less than 8' for this reason. If you decide you still want a non-slider hitch and want to use your OEM puck system you'll be able to use the Reese M5 # RP26FR.
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  • Reese M5 5th Wheel Hitches for 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 with Prep Package
    Yes, there are two Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches available for your 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500 depending on what capacity of hitch you are looking for. Both of these M5 hitches are compatible with your Chevrolet towing prep package. They have similar features as well like, a single-piece, always-ready Talon jaw that wraps around the king pin to ensure proper connection. This design offers superior jaw-to-king-pin contact for maximum security and minimum rattle. The jaw is always ready...
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  • Reese M5 5TH Wheel Hitch Availability For a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD In Bed Prep/Puck System
    Yes, there are currently 3 Reese M5 5th wheel hitches that will fit into the factory in bed hitch prep/puck system on your 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD. 20,000LB Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP26FR 27,000LB Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP58FR 32,000LB Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP73FR Be sure to use a Lube Plate # RP83001 with your pin box to make disconnecting and connecting easier as well as cut down on noise when turning. This will also ensure that you do...
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  • Does Reese M5 5th Wheel Hitch have Enough Turning Clearance for 2023 Chevy Silverado 2500 Short Bed
    Reese does have an M5 fifth wheel hitch that fits the OEM rail kit of your 2023 Chevy Silverado 2500HD short bed with the part # RP26FR but the part number you mentioned fits the older version of the rail kit so it wouldn't work. As far as turning clearance goes you most likely will be fine since most current fifth wheel campers have tapered noses which allow for additional turning clearance and the short bed truck you have is actually a little longer at 6-3/4 foot.
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