Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
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Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
Item # RP30047
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Reese Fifth Wheel Hitch - RP30047
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Reese
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Standard - Double Jaw
- Double Pivot
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 13-1/2 - 17 Inch Tall
Fifth-wheel trailer hitch provides excellent jaw-to-king-pin contact with a 2-jaw latching system. Wide-stance, 1-piece legs are stable and supremely easy to remove. Rails and installation kit sold separately.
Features:
- 2-Jaw locking system provides more jaw-to-king-pin contact than slide-bar models
- Less rattle
- Greater security
- 4-Way pivoting head eases hookup on unlevel ground
- 3-1/2" Height adjustment
- Simple installation and removal
- Wide stance, 1-piece legs offer excellent stability
- Black powder coat finish resists corrosion
- Locking handle has cushioned grip
- Above-bed rails and mounting kit sold separately
- Fits Curt, Valley, Draw-Tite, Hidden-Hitch and Reese base rails
- Cut installation time in half by using a vehicle-specific bracket kit instead of the universal kit
Specs:
- Gross towing weight: 16,000 lbs
- Vertical load limit: 4,000 lbs
- Installed hitch height (including rails): 13-1/2" - 17"
- Limited lifetime warranty
Note: This fifth-wheel trailer hitch will not fit pickups with beds shorter than 6' unless used with a Sidewinder. It also will not fit trucks with flareside/stepside bed.
Secure, 2-Piece Jaw
Unlike the more economical slide-bar models, the rounded, 2-piece jaw on this fifth-wheel trailer hitch inhibits rattle and movement by securely wrapping around your trailer's king pin, resulting in easier hookup and a safer, quieter ride.
30047 Reese Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch - 16,000 lbs
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Customer Satisfaction Score:
95% were satisfied with this product
5% of customers were not satisfied
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Customer Reviews
Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs - RP30047
Average Customer Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars (234 Customer Reviews)
Fifth-wheel trailer hitch provides excellent jaw-to-king-pin contact with a 2-jaw latching system. Wide-stance, 1-piece legs are stable and supremely easy to remove. Rails and installation kit sold separately.by: Scott B05/14/2023
This product gets a three based on shipping condition only. etrailer customer service and shipping time was excellent as usual. The shipment arrived 2 days after the order was placed, as promised. However, as others have noted, the product packing is poor. The boxes arrived with significant damage resulting in cosmetic damage to several parts. I haven't put the hitch to use yet but I am assuming it will work correctly. I will leave a followup after I use it.
by: Joseph04/16/2023
I damage my old hitch on Wednesday and ordered this one and it came very fast had it in on Saturday afternoon and was able to make my east bound trip.
As always etrailer came through for me again. Thank You
by: Marcus03/31/2022
Because it was a new model truck, finding the right hitch became a challenge. etrailer was very helpful in sorting it out. 4,000 miles later we are happy campers
Marcus
4/1/2023
Very well
by: Gary 03/05/2023
Excellent hitch for pulling my 5th wheel. Unhooks a lot easier than my last hitch. My last hitch would bind up and pin would not release at jaws. I would have to move truck up or back to get it just right for it would release. I’m not having that issue with this hitch. Major plus for me!! E trailer is good to work with. It was back ordered a few weeks but overall happy with the hitch.
by: Tom09/30/2020
I like the pin being surrounded by the jaws instead of just a bar across the back of the pin. The 16K seems to hold the pin tighter and helping to reduce chucking while towing. I had a slider due to when I bought this last 5th wheel, it was kind of forced onto me saying they couldn't let me leave without a slider with a short bed truck. But after I got home, I ordered a Reece Sidewinder, of which I had one on our first 5th wheel back in 2007. This is my third sidewinder and wouldn't pull without one. The Reece 16K hooks up good and towing without the worry of turning to sharp when getting fuel are days gone by, thanks to these 2 combined together.
The first Reece 16k I received had something just not right and I was having a heck of a time trying to hitch up. Sent Nicole here at eTrailer a picture of the jaws a little misaligned. Nicole got back with me quickly and we had a short conversation, and just a few days later I received a replacement head. That's service!!
by: Terry07/24/2023
The hitch had several large scratches on the front leg decals and a lot of smaller scratches and dings on the painted surfaces. This was caused by inadequate packing materials. The parts should be packaged so they are not allowed to touch and rub against each other during transit. One of the mounting pins did not have a machined groove for the locking clip. I had to use an old pin I had from the hitch I replaced. I would like to get a replacement pin that has a groove for the locking pin as the one I'm using is 20+ years old. I had to drill out the hole for the cotter pin that attaches the handle. The pin would not go through until I drilled it out. On the flip side the hitch is what I expected it to be and seems to be well built and should do what I need it to do. I gave you 3 stars due to the packaging issues and the pin with no groove.
by: Bob08/09/2021
The first hitch arrived damaged in shipping. The dent was minor but it was on the receiver plate so I asked to return it.
A lot of vendors would have pushed back on an 89 pound box being sent back but the etrailer team set up the return and shipment of the new hitch. No problem.
The new hitch arrived in good shape this afternoon. It took me about a half hour to install with normal tools and a torque wrench. Directions were clear, the parts fit, and I appreciate having the knowledgeable people at etrailer to fall back on.
There are a lot of things owners can fix themselves with the support of quality products, knowledge, and great customer service etrailer delivers.
by: Ralph07/08/2020
Product is good quality as it appeared --5th wheel itself was not delivered with rest of kit--arrived three days later. Installation easy.
Installation kit fits perfect-easy installation. Only variable was I had pre-existing air springs , so I had to mark and drill the frame brackets and install the air springs on the outside of the brackets--no big deal--worked out fine
by: Nancy04/19/2023
Legs were not as heavy and our original 15k. Difficulty getting one of the legs into the original rails. Slight difference in center to center. Release does work much smoother than our old hitch As for etrailer, the hitch arrived in three days, No shipping charge. Great service.
by: Joe H.03/31/2019
Delivery was fast and packaged well.
This is my first 5th wheel hitch and has worked great for me pulling a shorter camper with a long bed 3/4 ton truck. Nice height adjustability to match the truck with the trailer. Good solid feel while pulling.
by: Louis03/16/2020
I spent a whole day installing the Reese 16k hitch and custom quick mounting rails in a 2020 F150. Video was great and I advise you to watch it a couple of times before installing. Paper instructions not so good. If you have a 36 gallon fuel tank, I recommend you to do this install on a lift. I do not recommend you to install on your garage floor especially if you are 67 years old, still sore from laying on my back. You must remove spare tire and heat shield. I installed with tires on and very tight working around large fuel tank area. Going on a test drive to see if everything holds together.
by: Daniel03/10/2018
Looks like this is going to be a perfect fit for what I need to pull my 2011 Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite 8265WS, 5th wheel trailer with the Revolution pin box. Just had it installed & after many years of driving truck with a 5th wheel, I can tell this is a good sturdy 5th wheel & looks good too.
by: Lance07/08/2023
Another case of Reese's failure to package their products properly. What used to be bright and shiny delivered scratched, covered in areas of the paint rubbing on cardboard. Screws missing, release handle bent to where it wouldn't slide over the rod. Hammer marks on the legs which would seem to indicate someone already tried to mount it and returned it. 30 minute job turned into 2hrs of cussing. But at least it showed up in two days. I hope whoever bought out Reese brings a better process to the market, but the chances I'd buy it are pretty slim.
by: Troy 07/20/2021
The hitch was installed on Valley Rails which was previously installed on my 2004 Silverado 3500. The hitch fit on the rails and during the first pull performed outstanding. I pull a 41ft 5th wheel and I am impressed with the double jaw lock.
Troy
7/20/2022
After a year The Hitch is performing outstanding! I have pulled my RV approximately 2000 miles and no issue. RV is a 42 ft 5th wheel.
by: Philip 01/27/2023
I'm sad reese is made in CHINA! the one leg is not drilled on both sides, i can fix it myself Etrailer is awesome!
by: Rick04/08/2023
etrailer blows the competition away! I don’t even know how it’s possible to order and receive a product as fast as I did. Thank you etrailer. You have all my future business.
by: Steven in Az.07/19/2022
The locks are good. I’ve used them before. My problem is with the hitch I installed .The ‘single layer’ cardboard box was REALLY BUSTED UP. The hitch was heavily scratched and the ‘locking tab holes didn’t line up . I had to fabricate a new one , if I’d known that the hitch was made in ASIA, I would’ve bought a different make - REESE has really been downgraded !
by: Duke 10/22/2023
Assembly went smoothly, except for one bolt which required persuasion. Unit appears to be well made. Packaging was pretty beat up, but cardboard doesn't stand up well to 70+ pounds of steel. No complaints.
by: Bill04/30/2022
5 stars for etrailer. Hitch replaces same make and model I used for 20 years. Looks to be just as well built. Had to force it to fit my existing ralls however so it will probably be dificult to remove and reinstall like I normally do. That is a manufacturer problem.
Jenny N.
5/3/2022
This hitch will fit into standard 5th wheel rails. It will fit into the 20.50 inches wide by 22 inches long mounting slots on the rails.
by: Kendall04/04/2022
etrailer gets 5 stars for quick delivery of this hitch. Reese on the other hand gets 0 stars for quality as the first time we hauled with it we got to our campsite and went to pull forward to put the trailer on blocks to level it and a weld broke on the jaw and let the trailer loose and it fell down and went back and bent the tailgate. Then I spent all memorial day weekend trying to get another head to pull 2 1/2 hours home. I did all of the leg work for them only to have to wait for them to make sure that they could pay me for repairs to our truck (3 months). etrailer was great, Reese not so much. So the rating is for the hitch not etrailer.
by: Bruce 04/23/2023
It works very well. Is a little hard to pin to the rails but may be the rails and not the hitch
by: Ron01/05/2017
The hitch has worked as expected. I would expect nothing but from Reese. During our last trip the hitch started to creek so I removed the top and applied a little grease. This unit is working in conjunction with a Revolution king pin box on our 5th wheel. We are very pleased with this unit for our application.
Etrailer has been our go to place for many trailering items. I would recommend them overall for customer and product performance
Ron
1/6/2018
Wow, thanks for the product follow up. We have used the Reese hitch a lot this past year traveling out west into South Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado etc. Hitch has worked perfectly. For a while I did take advantage of the RVs revolution hitch but found that it was to stressful on the hitch and more difficult to connect to the hitch so I have gone back to a standard 5th wheel configuration. etrailer is my go to supplier for RV stuff unless I have an emergency and need to act on a failure immediately.Anyway thanks for the follow up. Everything is working well here. Just trying to keep warm
by: Roger T.03/03/2016
After getting the rear rail installed, I used the hitch to set the front rail. I worked perfectly. I can remove the hitch without any binding. This was a problem with my old hitch on my old truck that was installed by the service department where I bought my original 5th wheel trailer.
This is basically the same hitch as I had before on my old truck and I had no problems with it after towing approximately 37,000 miles over 15 years so I expect that this hitch will give me the same service.
Roger T.
3/3/2017
This hitch is now in my 2016 RAM 3500 and functioning perfectly.
by: Greg 08/19/2018
Great 5th wheel hitch and best price I could find. It fit into the rails on my 2012 Ford F250 perfectly. Very pleased with ETrailer's fast delivery and reliable products.
Greg
8/19/2019
I’ve used this hitch to tow my 36 ft 5th wheel over 5000 miles. It has been a very solid and reliable hitch. I’m very pleased with it.
by: Scott10/07/2022
Service always GREAT! Order shipped fast! Boxes were destroyed but, everything intact. Hitch fit rails perfect. Very pleased!
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view full answer... - Can Head of Reese 15k Hitch Be Replaced with 16k HeadIf you had a previous version of the Reese hitch part # RP30047 which was rated for 15k and wanted to upgrade it to the 16k version you'd need the kit part # RP30047A which is the head and crossmember. We've had this question before and have confirmed that this is the correct way to go about it with Reese in the past.
view full answer... - Recommended Double Jaw Head For Reese 15,000 lb 5th Wheel HitchFor your 15,000 lb 5th wheel hitch, the double jaw head is not available without also upgrading the crossmember it mounts to. I spoke with a tech contact at Reese and the best option is the Replacement Head with Crossmember for Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 16,000 lbs # RP30047A. This will allow you to use your current legs and will give you a head that has the dual jaws. You may also choose to get the entire hitch replaced as the legs will use the same industry standard rails already...
view full answer... - Can Head of Reese 15k Slider Hitch be Replaced with 16k HeadWhen Reese up-rated their hitches from 15k to 16k they didn't change the design enough to prevent you from installing a 16k head on the slider. The part # RP30047A would install on your slider and work well for you.
view full answer... - Why is a 5th Wheel Hitch is Installed Over or Forward of the Tow Vehicles Rear AxleWhen installing a fifth wheel hitch on a truck, the king pin will be centered over the rear axle or slightly forward of the rear axle. It will depend on the year, make, and model of vehicle and the size of the truck bed on where you will need to locate the fifth wheel hitch on your truck. The reason the fifth wheel hitch is located at the rear axle or forward of the rear axle is that the pin weight of the fifth wheel is now pressing down between the cab and the rear axle, which will distribute...
view full answer... - Fifth Wheel Towing Option for a 2012 Ram 2500 Crew with a 64 inch BedOn a truck with that short of a bed the best option is to use a Sidewinder. No slider hitch would give you enough clearance to execute a 90 degree turn due to how short a 64 inch bed is. With a Sidewinder you want to use a stationary hitch like the Reese 5th Wheel Hitch part # RP30047 that you referenced since a slider would be pointless. Sidewinders are pin box specific so you will need to know what pin box you have before you can pick one out. I attached an FAQ article on them that includes...
view full answer... - Is it Safe to Use a 17 Year Old Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with a Revolution Pin BoxIf your Reese 5th wheel trailer hitch # RP30047 is in good working order and well maintained according to the manual then there isn't any reason to be concerned. You can inspect the hardware, make sure the bolts are in good shape, the jaws open and closed and stay in the position they are set to, and check the state of the springs by flipping the head over. If it all looks good and operates as it should you will be good to go. The Reese 16K hitch # RP30047 has been around a good long while....
view full answer... - Should There Be a Gap Between the Jaws On a Reese 5th Wheel Trailer HitchIn regards to a Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch like part # RP30047, the 1/4" gap between the jaws is normal with the trailer coupled. The diameter inside the jaws while uncoupled is less than 2" which is the diameter of the kingpin therefore a gap will be present while coupled. This is so that the jaws can have a tight grip on the kingpin which provides a smoother ride.
view full answer... - Troubleshooting a Sticking Handle On a Reese 16k 5th Wheel HitchThe 16K Fifth Wheel Hitch by Reese, item # 30047, has a groove in the handle that a latch rotates into. If the latch is not rotated toward the rear of the truck then the handle will not move and hitching should not be possible. If the latch was not rotated and hitching was attempted then some of the handle parts could have been bent. During normal hitching you should not move the handle out. You should back the truck slowly into the trailer and allow the hitch to move the handle out. Once...
view full answer... - Recommended Fifth Wheel Hitch For Chevy Silverado 2500 4X4 Towing 11,500 lb TrailerYou will want to choose a fifth wheel hitch whose maximum weight capacity exceeds the weight of your trailer when it is fully loaded. The Reese 16K Fifth Wheel Hitch, part 30047 is a good choice, if your fully loaded trailer weighs less than 16,000 pounds. I would recommend using the vehicle specific custom install kit, the part number would depend on the model year of your truck. I would recommend you install the hitch, and complete a 15-20 mile test drive with the trailer loaded as you...
view full answer... - Will Reese Fifth Wheel Hitch RP30047 Fit Same Rails as RBW Lil RockerYes, the Reese fifth wheel hitch part # RP30047 fits the same rail design as the RBW Lil Rocker so it would work with the rails you have now.
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view full answer... - Why Can't a Slider 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch be Slid Back When Using a Sidewinder Pin BoxThere are a couple of reasons why you cannot slide a slider hitch back when using a Sidewinder. First, if you were to do so, you would have to remove the tailgate on the truck because there is no room otherwise. There may not even be enough room with the just a slider and not using a Sidewinder at all. The second issue is stress. The hitch is set up to have the center of the trailer king pin, or the Sidewinder king pin, over the center or slightly forward of the rear truck axle. Using...
view full answer... - Can a Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch be Installed Behind Rear Axle of TruckI can't safely recommend you install your fifth wheel trailer hitch behind the rear axle of your truck. Generally the fit information and install tips we offer are geared more for light duty trucks. Not for a vehicle as large as yours. Secondly, I am not really sure what is going on in the picture you submitted, but that is a pretty strange looking truck. You have photoshop skills though. I would recommend you consult someone a shop who installs fifth wheel trailers on semi trucks to...
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- How Much Clearance Do I Need Between My Truck and Fifth Wheel TrailerIdeally you will want at least 6 inches between the highest point of your truck bed walls, in your case the tonneau cover rails, and the bottom of your fifth wheel trailer. At 5-1/4 inches you're pretty close and may not have an issue. If you're able to raise it without throwing off the entire rig setup then it would be better. However, if raising your hitch causes any other issues you can keep it where it is but you will want to be careful when going over bumps and uneven ground to...
view full answer... - Replacement Recommendation for RBW Lil Rocker with Better Jaw DesignRBW no longer makes fifth wheel hitches so there isn't a solution we have that can swap out just the head of your hitch to one with a better jaw design. Only option we have is to replace the entire hitch with one that has a better design like the Reese # RP30047 which uses a double jaw that provides 360 degrees of contact for great king pin contact.
view full answer... - Will a 5th Wheel Hitch Open if Parts Fall OffI'm not quite sure what you mean by "the clip for the opening bar" in reference to the Reese 5th Wheel Hitch # RP30047 because the way this hitch couples is by rotating the latch and backing the truck up so the king pin pushes the hitch jaws open, which springs the jaws closed and turning the handle towards the closed position. The latch on this hitch MUST be aligned with the groove in the handle or the hitch can fall out. Since I'm unsure of exactly what the situation is with your hitch...
view full answer... - Towing Capacity of 2016 Ram 1500 with 5.7L HemiUsing air bag suspension enhancement will not increase your towing capacity at all. They will however help with shock absorption and will help you level your truck so you don't have sag. The towing capacity is slightly connected with payload, however it has more to do with the engine and the axle ratio of your transmission. Depending on your transmission and axle ratio of your 5.7L Hemi, you could have between 7,220 lb max towing and 10,640 lbs max towing according to the 2016 Ram...
view full answer... - Will Reese 16k Fifth Wheel Hitch Fit Fifth Wheel Rails that RBW Lil Rocker FitThe rails you have in the bed of your truck that you have used an RBW Lil Rocker in are the same rail design as what current fifth wheel hitches are designed to fit. That means that the Reese fifth wheel hitch part # RP30047 that you referenced is a confirmed fit and would work well without needing any adapters at all. This hitch does not come fully assembled but it's very easy to assemble. The legs bolt to the shoulders of the hitch and the head then to the shoulders.
view full answer... - Reese 16K 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Jaws Will Not Lock Around King PinI am a little confused because a slider hitch would be in the truck bed not on the 5th wheel trailer. It sounds like maybe you have a telescoping pin box on the trailer. Regardless, when a 5th wheel hitch doesn't lock around the trailer king pin there are some things you can check on the hitch. First, make sure that the jaws of the hitch open and close freely. If they do not or it is difficult to open and close the jaws then the hitch may need to be lubricated. Also, following the hitching...
view full answer... - Troubleshooting Hard to Close Jaws on Reese 16K 5th Wheel HitchThank you for the photo of your Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30047. The regular maintenance of this 5th wheel hitch calls for using a lubricated skid plate or grease on the surface of the hitch and then also engine oil to lubricate pivot points of moving parts within the hitch prior to each use. You should also be checking the hardware for every 1,000 miles of use. If you haven't been keeping up with the maintenance then you'll want to try to work some oil in the moving parts and...
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- Reducing Chucking when Towing a 5th Wheel Trailer with a 2010 Ram 1500With any 5th wheel trailer hitch you are going to experience some chucking. This is because there needs to be some space between the king pin and the jaws to allow the trailer to pivot at the 5th wheel hitch. Adding suspension enhancement could absorb some of the road shock but it could also make for a stiffer ride. Also, often times the brackets for suspension enhancement will interfere with the brackets of the 5th wheel hitch install kit. You would likely not be able to get enough weight...
view full answer... - Does the Reese 30047 Fifth Wheel Offer 360 Degree Pin EngagementWhile it is a dual jaw system the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # RP30047 does not make 100% contact 360 degrees around the king pin. This is normal on this particular head. To ensure that it is properly connected to the camper you need to make sure the latch is closed and secured on the handle. With that in place the fifth wheel is properly connected.
view full answer... - Towing a Fifth Wheel with a 2007 Toyota Tundra Crewmax with a 5-1/2 Foot BedThere is a solution, but you may not be able to use the items that came with your trailer depending on what you currently have. In order to tow a 5th wheel trailer with your 2007 Toyota Tundra with a 5-1/2 foot bed you will need to use a stationary 5th wheel hitch and a Sidewinding pin box on your trailer. We do have several hitches that are confirmed to fit your 2007 Toyota Tundra Crewmax with a 5-1/2 foot bed length. I have included a link to the fifth wheel hitches that are confirmed...
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Jenny N.
5/18/2023
I hate to see the imperfections on the hitch. I will have our Customer Service team reach out. I recommend touching up the hitch with a rust resistant paint like Rustoleum. Over time the hitch is going to experience nicks and scratches from use.