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Reese Low-Profile 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 30,000 lbs
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Reese Low-Profile 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 30,000 lbs
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Reese Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Reese
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Hitch Only
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 7500 lbs TW
- 9-1/2 - 12-1/2 Inch Tall
Specially designed for heavy-duty towing with medium-duty, cab-and-chassis-style trucks, this low-profile fifth-wheel trailer hitch offers 3" of height adjustment and mounts directly to your truck's frame - no rails required.
Features:
- 5th-Wheel hitch engineered for medium-duty, cab-and-chassis-type trucks
- Hitch mounts directly to frame - no rails needed
- Welding and moderate fabrication may be required for installation
- Hitch mounts directly to frame - no rails needed
- Low-profile design permits trailering just above truck deck
- 3" Height adjustment fits multiple applications
- 2-Jaw locking system provides more jaw-to-king-pin contact than slide-bar models
- Less rattle
- Greater security
- Side tilt creates smooth ride and reduces stress on truck frame
- Black powder coat finish resists corrosion
- Readily accessible, lockable handle has comfort grip
- Easily removable hitch head and low-profile legs allow use of folding gooseneck hitches from Bulldog, Draw-Tite and Reese
Specs:
- Gross towing weight: 30,000 lbs
- Capacity is limited to that of your vehicle
- Vertical load limit: 7,500 lbs
- Hitch height: 9-1/2" - 12-1/2"
- Bolt hole spacing (for mounting):
- 15" Front to back
- 25" Left to right
- 5-Year limited warranty
Heavy-Duty Towing
Specially designed for the serious tower, this fifth-wheel trailer hitch mounts directly to your medium-duty, cab-and-chassis-style truck for absolute stability and maximum towing capacity. This hitch is not intended for light-duty pickup trucks, and its towing capacity will be limited to the gross towing weight rating of your vehicle. Installation of the Reese low-profile fifth-wheel trailer hitch may require welding and moderate fabrication to ensure that the hitch is connected either directly to your vehicle's frame or to a substantial steel support structure that connects to the frame. Do not fasten to your truck's floor only.
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.
30054 Reese Low-Profile Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch - 30,000 lbs
Item # RP30054
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Reese Low-Profile 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 30,000 lbs - RP30054
Average Customer Rating: 4.1 out of 5 stars (15 Customer Reviews)
Specially designed for heavy-duty towing with medium-duty, cab-and-chassis-style trucks, this low-profile fifth-wheel trailer hitch offers 3" of height adjustment and mounts directly to your truck's frame - no rails required.
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by: james11/27/2020
heavy and strong! But terrible design. Forward and back pivots smooth but side to side the fifth wheel moves on a half moon under two pins... first time out I thought I was loosing the trailer. Every corner expect a slam and your truck to shift. Its embarrassing to ride around with a truck that sounds like it’s going to fall apart. Would not recommend. 916640
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by: George I06/25/2020
Great 5th wheel and great customer support! Very reliable! 821687
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by: Sherman06/24/2020
Purchase and shipping was a breeze. Reese hitch had poor QC. I had to have the side panels re-tapped as all 4 bolt holes were full of slag from the welding process. Once the frame was mounted, the top head would not drop in as designed. The use of a wood block and a sledge solved the problem. The ears for the pins were slightly bent in. Although the powder coat is good (partial cause why the head didn't drop in) the thickness caused problems getting the handle on. I had the drill out the handle and sand down the shaft. A bit more work than I expected. Looks to be strong and safe at this time. Once installed, it works as designed. Just be prepared to add some time to the installation. 820776
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by: Chad S.12/04/2019
So overall this is a good hitch but would recommend an upgrade. I own a 2005 Freightliner Sportchassis. I pull a 14k fifth wheel. The hitch is an overall good design. The Sportchassis has predrilled holes already in place to fit this hitch. No drilling necessary. The only problem that I have with it is the side to side motion of the hitch head is very abrupt. The fore and aft movement is very smooth. The hitching and releasing is good. The hitch is built solidly. The head assembly rides on 4 metal roller assemblies and is supposed to roll left and right. With weight pulling on the head it rubs against the metal on the frame and provides excessive friction for the head. Once the trailer pivots enough, the head slams against the roller pins and sounds like the trailer is gonna break free. A very disturbing sound. My previous hitch was a b&w in a f250 and it was smooth as silk. The hitch does provide all that I need from it. With comparison to the other MDT hitches on the market it is the cheapest. I will probably with time upgrade to another hitch but it does provide what I need it for. If you are trying to save money on a MDT hitch, it works. If money is not an issue I would probably look at alternatives. 729198
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by: Dedric06/11/2019
The shipping was fast and it got here very timely but I have not installed the product as of yet to let you know what I think about the hitch but will update once it’s installed. 656337
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by: Louis09/13/2018
Great product, definitely meets my needs. Easy to install compared to many 564494
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by: Richard01/25/2018
great job Donna have not opened box th anx 469501
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Mike G - 06/26/2018
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by: Mike Gambino06/26/2017
Product was delivered in 2 boxes with all required parts. Delivered on time Have not installed yet will let you 399106
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Just got it finished will use it in July will let you know then
Mike G - 06/26/201840206
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by: Cowboy04/21/2017
After several local rv stores said they did not have hitch that would work for my 2005 c4500 I found this hitch on etrailer. It was heavier, 25000 lbs capable, than The local dealers (16000). I called etrailer and they were extremely helpful. I needed this quickly and was going to spend the money to have it overnighted but the lady asked where I lived. When I said central Missouri she said they could send it regular mail and I would get it the next day at no extra cost. It arrived as promised and it was easy to install. etrailer is the only place I will use for trailer parts. Great company and great service, they know what they are talking about! 370307
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by: Jay12/04/2016
Great product. Highly recommend it. 322107
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by: George F Hilton07/03/2016
its OK it Works, Have not lost a trailer yet. 267831
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David - 06/07/2017
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by: David06/07/2016
Took almost a week before etrailer shipped it, but then it arrived within couple days. Great hitch, perfect for those with Flatbed Trucks. 258698
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Easy installation, to flatbed platform. Great hitch, I have towed over 100 5thwheels with it this past yr. I like how it will automatically open, then reclose when you back up up to connect. Components of the hitch are really tight when new, but seems to work better after a few uses and continued lube spraying. Overall very satisfied..
David - 06/07/201724759
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by: bob h.03/06/2016
paint is fallen off hitch and design will allow for parts to wear out fast. 239810
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by: Brian07/28/2015
FYI Y'all need to get the dimensions right the base plate is not 20 1/4 inches center to center left to right it's 19 1/4 inches with the brackets flipped in and 15" on center front to back. Brackets flipped out would be 22 1/2 inches on center with brackets out. 215080
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by: chad w.11/05/2014
This is the second 5th wheel my company has bought for hauling cars in two years and both are the same model. They are working great and won't buy any other one for my company. 159506
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- Towing a 5th Wheel Trailer with a Truck That Has a Recessed Gooseneck HitchTo tow a 5th wheel trailer with your truck that has a Hauler bed and a recessed gooseneck hitch installed, there are a few different options. Since the goosneck hitch is already installed the easiest way would be to adapt either the truck or trailer so you can hook up and tow. The first option is an adapter that replaces your pin box on your trailer. They are specifically designed to fit certain pin boxes, but this is the most secure permanent solution. Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck...
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- Replacement 5th Wheel Hitch Head With 24,000 lb to 30,000 lb RatingEssentially all 5th wheel hitches now have articulating or fully pivoting heads, though we do offer replacement heads with the weight rating you are looking for, and I will list all of them for you below: - Replacement Fifth Wheel Head Assembly Kit for Reese 30K # 58290, which is a replacement head for the Reese Low-Profile 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30054 - Replacement Head Unit for Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 25,000 lbs # C16565 - Replacement Head Unit for Curt A25 5th Wheel...
view full answer... - Fifth Wheel Hitch for Flatbed Ram TruckThe recommended 5th wheel hitch for flatbed trucks is the Reese Low-Profile 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30054 which will be welded on the flatbed. That said, a fifth wheel hitch should never be 18-20 inches behind the axle, for one simple reason: leverage. The amount of pin weight a fifth wheel trailer will put on the truck that far behind the axle will be so much it will impair your ability to drive and steer like normal. The pin weight will essentially lift the front end of your truck...
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- Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for 2007 Ram 3500 Cab-and-Chassis The best fifth-wheel hitch option for your 2007 Ram 3500 cab-and-chassis model is the Reese Low-Profile 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30054. This particular hitch is designed specifically for cab-and-chassis trucks because of its low height settings (9-1/2 inches to 12-1/2 inches) that allows it to work well for the taller beds that are on these types of trucks. It also features a robust towing capacity of 30,000 pounds and you won't need to install separate base rails because it mounts directly...
view full answer... - Comparing the Tulga T10 D2 5th Wheel Hitch and Reese Low-Profile 5th Wheel Trailer HitchThe Tulga T10 D2 5th Wheel Hitch is more for semi-tractor applications and has a pretty big draw-back in that you cannot adjust the hitch head height which is critical for fifth wheel towing because you need to be as level as possible or you will have tons of issues such as trailer sway, worn down suspensions, etc. The Reese Low-Profile 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # RP30054 is a similar option that is more geared toward flat-bed and cab/chassis trucks and has an adjustable hitch head height...
view full answer... - Troubleshooting Reese Low-Profile 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30054 That Doesnt Fit Camper KingpinThe Reese Low-Profile 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 30,000 lbs # RP30054 is confirmed to fit the standard 2 inch diameter king pins. Use a digital caliper like # PTW80157 to measure the inner diameter of the closed jaws and the external diameter of the king pin. I've attached a photo of the detailed dimensions of a standard king pin to help. If the hitch is the issue, then you will need to return it for a properly functioning model as there is no adjustment of the hitch jaws. If...
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- Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2017 Nissan Titan XD Short Bed with Factory GooseneckWe actually don't carry either of the adapters you mentioned currently. We used to carry the Andersen Ultimate you mentioned but stopped allegedly because of issues people had with it. What I would recommend for your 2017 Nissasn Titan XD short bed with factory gooseneck is a Demco Hijacker auto slide fifth wheel hitch part # DM8550034 as it will slide back as you make tight turns to give you short bed truck the turning clearance it needs. Unlike other slider hitches this one does not need...
view full answer... - Availability of Picture of Base of 30K Reese Low-Profile 5th Wheel Trailer HitchWhile we don't currently have a photo of the base part of the Reese Low-Profile 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30054, I was able to clip out the base portion of the hitch assembly, which is part # RP58170, so you can get an idea of what you would be receiving.
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- Highest Capacity 5th Wheel Hitch for a 2018 Ram 3500 Cab and ChassisThe highest rated 5th wheel hitch we have in regards to weight capacity is the Reese Low-Profile 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # RP30054 which is rated for 30,000 lbs. In order to reach the maximum towing capacity of your truck or near this is the hitch you will want to use. It welds to the frame so there is no need to use any base rails. It has a dual jaw locking system which will reduce chucking/jarring and multiple height adjustments. It also comes with a five year warranty. I have...
view full answer... - Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for a 2011 Ford F-550 Cab and Chassis with a Flat BedSounds like you would like standard above the bed rails with a 5th wheel hitch to use instead of the gooseneck ball. I might have a solution for you but we do not have any Pro Series hitch to allow you to use a standard kit with your flat bed as is. The flat bed will need to be heavily modified to accommodate base rails and 5th wheel hitch, so none of our frame kits will be compatible your setup would have to be all custom. The Reese Low Profile Hitch # RP30054 which is specially...
view full answer... - 5th Wheel Hitch Installation on 2017 Ram 4500 Cab and ChassisAny 5th wheel hitch must be secured to the truck's frame. With standard pickups that have a bed the hitch will attach to brackets that attach to the truck frame. In an installation like yours where the vehicle frame is accessible the hitch can be mounted directly to the frame rails without the need for installation brackets. Please note that 5th wheel hitches do not require safety chains. From your photo I cannot see enough of the installation to say whether or not it is correct and...
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- Is There a Maximum Height of Flat Bed Truck to Tow 5th Wheel TrailerI have added a diagram showing some of the clearances needed to safely tow a fifth wheel trailer with any truck, including a flat bed, but there isn't any type of maximum bed height - it's simply not a consideration because fifth wheel hitches and trailers are mostly designed for passenger type trucks which are all in similar height ranges. The easiest way to think of it is if any truck bed you are considering would be as high or higher than a standard passenger truck with a lift kit. For...
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- Available Reese & Demco Low-Profile 5th Wheel HitchesWe do offer low-profile 5th wheel hitches, part # RP30054 from Reese and part # DM6076SL-FLAT from Demco, but neither of these is intended for industry-standard above-bed 5th wheel base rails. The Reese hitch installs on the frame through custom welding and fabrication; the Demco installs in their own special SL series rails # DM6012. To see 5th wheel installation kits for your truck use the link to select your bed length to then see suitable base rail kits.
view full answer... - Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for a 2015 Ford F-350 with Hitch Prep PackageWe do offer Reese fifth wheel hitches that will fit the under bed hitch prep package of your 2015 Ford F-350, but the Low Profile hitch part # RP30054 is not one of them. Instead you would want the part # RP30871 as this is a 26.5k capacity fifth wheel hitch confirmed to fit your vehicle. I attached a review video for this hitch for you to check out as well.
view full answer... - Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 Cab and ChassisTypically for cab and chassis trucks we recommend Reese Low-Profile 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30054 which is designed to mount directly to truck frames that are taller than standard frames like the cab and chassis trucks. Installation of the Reese low-profile fifth-wheel trailer hitch may require welding and moderate fabrication to ensure that the hitch is connected either directly to your vehicle's frame or to a substantial steel support structure that connects to the frame. We...
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- Towing 5th Wheel Trailer with Ford F-350 That Has a 8 x 9-foot Flatbed and Goose Neck HitchSince you need to tow your new 5th wheel with a goose neck-equipped truck you may be able to avoid the need for installing a 5th wheel hitch like the Reese Low-Profile # RP30054. Your best option may be to install a replacement pin box called a Goose Box, made by Reese, that allows 5th wheel trailers to be pulled by a goose neck hitch. A Goose Box such as one of the three units shown on the linked page bolts on in place of a standard 5th wheel pin box. There may be a bolt-on replacement...
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- Installation Instructions for the Reese Low Profile Fifth Wheel Hitch on a Flat Bed TruckThe installation of the Reese Low Profile Fifth Wheel Hitch part # RP30054 may require welding and moderate fabrication to ensure that the hitch is connected either directly to your vehicle's frame or to a substantial steel support structure that connects to the frame. Do not fasten to your truck's floor only. Installation of the Reese low-profile hitch # RP30054 is a custom installation that requires a qualified professional welder to install a 1/2 inch thick steel plate under the...
view full answer... - Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for a International 4700The only fifth wheel hitch I would recommend for your International 4700 that we carry would be the Reese Low Profile fifth wheel hitch part # RP30054. There isn't a install kit available for this hitch though. You would need to take the vehicle to a qualified fabricator to have the installation custom fabricated. You may be better off getting a fifth wheel hitch for larger vehicles like semi-trucks depending on what you are planning on towing. The # RP30054 has a 30k capacity.
view full answer... - Best Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2019 Ram 5500 Towing Car HaulerSince most likely you have a flat bed installed on your 2019 Ram 5500 the best fifth wheel hitch is going to be the Reese Low Profile part # RP30054 as this is designed for flat beds that sit up a bit higher and has a higher weight capacity at 30,000 lbs. Installation of this hitch requires it to be installed directly through a 1/2 inch steel plate under the deck. The plate must be welded to brackets that are bolted to the truck frame and should be done by a qualified professional. I...
view full answer... - Options for Towing a Fifth Wheel Trailer with a Flatbed Truck with Gooseneck HitchIt would take a very custom install that would require a qualified fabricator to come up with a way to attach the rails to the frame of your truck. Typically for flat bed trucks we recommend the Reese Low Profile Fifth Wheel Hitch part # RP30054 that you referenced as it is lower in height and works well on flat bed trucks but also requires a custom install. Check out the install instructions I attached for this hitch to the right as well. A much easier solution would be a gooseneck...
view full answer... - Fifth Wheel Solution for Cab and Chassis TruckThe only option we have for your cab/chassis is the Reese Low Profile 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, part # RP30054. This hitch has a 30,000-lb gross towing capacity. Installation of this hitch requires it to be installed directly through a 1/2 inch steel plate under the deck. The plate must be welded to brackets that are bolted to the truck frame and should be done by a qualified professional.
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- Recommendation for Installing a Fifth Wheel Hitch in a Flatbed TruckThere's really no easy way to install the fifth wheel hitch and rails you have currently into the bed of your truck that now has an aluminum flat bed. It would take a very custom install that would require a qualified fabricator to come up with a way to attach the rails to the frame of your truck. Typically for flat bed trucks we recommend the Reese Low Profile Fifth Wheel Hitch part # RP30054 that you referenced as it is lower in height and works well on flat bed trucks but also requires...
view full answer... - 5th Wheel Hitch and Rear Trailer Hitch for a 2005 Freightliner M2 106While we don't' have custom 5th wheel or rear hitch options for your 2005 Freightliner M2 106 you can mount the Reese low-profile hitch, # RP30054. It requires a little custom fabrication which is explain in the linked instructions. For a rear hitch you may be able to use heavy duty truck hitch # 41990-07 or # 41990-16 depending on how far down the hitch needs to hang and provided the distance from the outside of one frame rail to the outside of the other is 44 inches or less. These...
view full answer... - Recommended Fifth Wheel Hitch for 2015 Ram 3500 Dually Long Bed w/ Factory Tow Prep PackageThe Reese # RP30054 hitch you mentioned is intended to be bolted directly to the frame of a cab and chassis truck, so it wouldn't be a good choice for your Ram 3500 with the OEM tow prep kit. Curt and B&W both offer hitches that will drop right into the existing factory pucks in your truck bed. The Curt # C16545-16021 has a 24,000 lb capacity, while the B&W # BWRVK3600 offers a 25,000 lb capacity. Either hitch would be an excellent choice for you, but I'd give the B&W product a slight...
view full answer... - Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for a CM Hauler Flat Bed Since your flat bed truck would sit higher than a standard pick up truck bed you would need to go with the low profile Reese hitch part # RP30054 for a fifth wheel to tow your trailer. A standard height fifth wheel would sit too high to allow your trailer to sit level. Installation of the Reese low-profile fifth-wheel trailer hitch may require welding and moderate fabrication to ensure that the hitch is connected either directly to your vehicle's frame or to a substantial steel support...
view full answer... - Dimensions of Reese Low-Profile 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch RP30054According to my contact at Reese, their Low-Profile 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30054 has a base that measures 17- x 28-inches. The four mounting holes' centers are spaced at 15-inches front-to-back and 25-inches left-to-right. Do note that welding and possibly also some fabrication will be required when you mount this hitch to the truck's frame. A review video and the installation instructions are linked for you.
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