Replacement Head for Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 16,000 lbs

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• Does Reese 16K Fifth Wheel Hitch Have Two Springs
  
• The 16K Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30047 uses two Springs # 30776 though only one goes to the the Jaws # 58056. As you can see in the accompanying diagram, one of the springs goes from one side of the hitch jaws to the other. The side of the spring with the longer hook will attach to a pivot point on the flat rod closest to the jaws. The spring will then go the other side of the jaws and attach to a point just beyond the jaws. The other spring will attach to the handle from the...
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• Replacement Mounting Harware For Reese Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch
  
• We have a couple of mounting hardware kits that include the four bolts you said you are looking for. We do not offer the bolts as a separate item. One of the kits is part # RP58490. This includes 4 Allen head bolts, 4 nylon lock nuts, 2 Integral pin and clips, and 4 standard pins and clips. Another kit is part # 30583. This includes the hex bolts, standard pins and clips, and the rubber bumpers which prevent the head from hitting the hitch body.
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• Parts Needed To Reduce Play in the Jaw Locking Mechanism of the Reese 15K 5th Wheel Hitch
  
• I spoke to my contact at Reese and found that you can order a kit to replace both jaws, the two pivot pins and the klip rings in your Reese 16K Fifth-Wheel Head, item # RP30047. If these are the parts that you are referring to, see last page of instructions item numbers 13,14,15, and 16, then you will be able to repair your head. The correct kit to order is the Replacement Jaw Kit for Reese, Draw-Tite and Hidden Hitch Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitches. item # 58056. If the linkage is needed,...
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• Replacement Head for Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 16,000lbs
  
• The replacement head you are looking for your Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Square Tube Slider - 16,000 lbs part # RP30051, is the Replacement Head for Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 16,000 lbs part # RP58146. You may also need a Replacement Crossmember Head Support for Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 16,000 lbs part # RP58147.
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• Troubleshooting Reese 16k 5th Wheel Hitch Connection Issue with Custom Sidewinder Wedge
  
• The Reese 16 K head # RP58146 will use the Sidewinder Wedge Kit for Pro Series 15K, 16K & 20K (2009 and newer) # 30850. This custom wedge will give you a precise fit, but you should not be needing to spend so much time to get the jaws to lock. That would absolutely drive anyone crazy, so I'm sorry that is what you are experiencing. I recommend removing the wedge to see if you still are having trouble without the custom wedge. If so that would indicate a hitch head issue versus a wedge...
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• Klip Ring Locations on a Reese 16K 5th Wheel Head RP58146
  
• Good news. I was able to go down to our store where we have one of the Reese 16K heads # RP58146 assembled and check out where all the Klip rings are mounted. There are actually 10 in total and some of them are sort of hidden, so I took some pictures and pointed out where they are for you, I have attached the images to the page for you. The opening in the mount of the head will always be at the top of the page to better help you locate them but where # 7 is pointing is also the location...
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• Availability of Replacement Jaw Kit for Pro Series 16k Fifth Wheel Hitch
  
• If your Pro Series 16k hitch uses a two piece jaw system the correct jaw kit is the part # 58056. If instead you have a slidebar style jaw we do not have a replacement jaw kit for that. I attached a picture that shows the difference between the two jaw designs.
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• Replacement Head Assembly for Reese 16K 5th Wheel Hitch RP30051
  
• For Reese 16K 5th wheel slider hitch # RP30051 the correct replacement Head Assemby is indeed part # RP58146 that you referenced. If you also need the crossmember head support this is available too as part # RP58147. If you want both we offer them together as # RP30047A.
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• Installing Reese Replacement Crossmember Head Support # RP58147
  
• When properly installed the Reese Replacement Crossmember Head Support # RP58147 which fits their 5th Wheel hitch # RP58146 will slope rearward slightly if installed on a slider base. If used with a fixed hitch base it should be essentially level. It is possible that the unit is installed in a reversed position.
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• How to Convert a Pro Series 15K 5th Wheel Hitch to a Reese 16K 5th Wheel Hitch
  
• To convert your Pro Series 15K fifth wheel hitch to the Reese 16K fifth wheel hitch with the 2-jaw locking system, you would need to get the Reese Replacement Head and Crossmember, # RP30047A. The cross member will mount to the legs of your Pro Series hitch and it will also give you the 16,000 lb weight capacity of the Reese fifth wheel hitch. The Reese replacement head and cross member includes all necessary hardware to attach the head to the cross member and the cross member to the legs.
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• Replacement Head and Crossbeam for Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch 30023
  
• My contacts at Reese confirmed that the replacement head and crossmember # RP30047A will fit your Reese 30023 fifth-wheel hitch. It's 2-Piece jaw provides excellent jaw-to-king-pin contact. Instructions and product video is attached to this help page.
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• Parts Needed To Covert Reese 15K 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch To 16K 5th Wheel Hitch
  
• I contacted our representative at Reese and he informed me that if you wanted to upgrade to a 16K head, you would also need to replace the crossmember or center section of your hitch. We actually carry what you will need packaged together. The Replacement Head with Crossmember, part # RP30047A, is what you will need. Part # RP30047A, will install to the existing legs of your Reese fifth-wheel hitch.
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• Weight of Sliding 16k Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
  
• The shipping weight of the Reese sliding fifth wheel hitch, part # RP30051, is 143 pounds. Take away the shipping materials and it'll be slightly less than that but not much. Right around 140 pounds or so. It can be broken down into separate parts. The head, part # RP58146 weighs just over 50 pounds, the crossmember, part # RP58147, is slightly under 30 pounds, and the sliding base, part # RP30048, is about 60 pounds.
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• How Much Does the Reese 16K 5th Wheel Hitch and Slider Weigh and How do you Dismantle the Hitch
  
• The Reese 16K Fifth Wheel Hitch with Slider, # RP30051, consists of the head, # RP58146, the crossmember head support, # RP58147, and the square tube slider, # RP30048. The head weighs approximately 55 lbs, the crossmember weights approximately 37 lbs and the slider legs weigh approximately 60 lbs. The slider legs are held to the base rails using pins and clips, the crossmember is held to the slider legs u sing bolts and the head unit is held to the crossmember using pins and clips....
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• Reese Replacement 5th Wheel Hitch Head for a # 3077 5th Wheel Hitch
  
• I spoke with my contact at Reese and he informed me that you would want a Replacement Pro Series Head # 58165 for your Reese # 30077 Fifth Wheel Hitch. I attached an FAQ article on fifth wheel hitches for you to check out also.
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• Replacement Reese Fifth Wheel Head for Reese Square Tube Slider
  
• If the square tube slider you have is the part # RP30048 then yes you could go with a Reese 16k head like the # RP58146. You will need the Crossmember Head part # RP58147 as well.
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• Pin Recommendation for Securing Hidden Hitch to Fifth Wheel Rails in Truck Bed
  
• We have the pins you need to secure your fifth wheel hitch to the rails in the bed of your truck. For that you'd want the part # 6014.
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• Is Reese Replacment 16K Head Compatible with Reese Part # 30051
  
• Yes, the Reese Replacement 16K Fifth Wheel Head, part # RP58146, will fit the Reese 16K Slider Hitch part # RP30051. Part number RP30051 is not just the slider and legs, it is an entire hitch. The Reese 16K Head Support is part # RP58147 and that is compatible as well. If you have any questions, please feel free to write back.
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• Parts Needed to Go From Pro Series Slide Bar Jaw Fifth Wheel Hitch to 2-Piece Jaw
  
• I have a solution for you, but you will need to replace the head and the crossmember together to get the nicer jaw system and for that would need the part # RP30047A. The Reese replacement head and cross member includes all necessary hardware to attach the head to the cross member and the cross member to the legs.
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• Upgrading from a Pro Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch to a Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
  
• You can upgrade to a head that has a 2-piece jaw that will provide excellent jaw-to-king-pin contact. You will also need to upgrade to a different cross member as well to complete the conversion. For this you will want to get a Replacement Head with Crossmember for Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30047A. You will be able to retain the legs and rails of your kit, but you will need to use the # RP30047A for the crossmember and head for the hitch. This head does have the 4-Way pivot that...
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