Is this right For you? Product Expert Kathleen M says:
Yes, if you:
Like being able to back-up to your king pin and hook up without having to get out to open and close the jaws each time
Tow with a dually truck or aren't super tall and like having a longer handle to make it easier to throw open the jaws
Have a pin box that doesn't extend down very far and need a hitch that sits almost even with your bed rails
No, if you:
Use a tonneau cover often and want to be able to close it without having to take out the hitch
Don't want to do the extra work needed to clear out paint in bolt holes and threads
Prefer the most overbuilt option available, even if it's more hitch than you really need
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 Ram OEM underbed platform. 1-800-940-8924 to order Reese fifth wheel hitch part number RP30918 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all Reese products. Guaranteed Lowest Price and Fastest Shipping for Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs. Fifth Wheel Hitch reviews from real customers.
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Reese Fifth Wheel Hitch
Fixed Fifth Wheel
20000 lbs GTW
Reese
OEM - Ram
Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
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 Ram 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 Ram
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
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 1-1/2" 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: Ram trucks 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
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
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
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
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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Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars (228 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 Ram OEM underbed platform.
by: Cameron01/08/2022
Overall I’m happy with how the M5 functions. The assembly instructions were a little vague which meant I had to do it twice. I am disappointed in how the side accent panels are (were) attached. ALL the cheap little panel fasteners were broken and so I’m operating without them. I’ll keep the nylon spacers and use bolts instead of that plastic garbage. I would have sent it back if it were not for taking delivery of my camper the next day.1239874
I have reached out to the manufacturer and they are shipping out new fasteners. I will email you the tracking information.
-- Sierra K - 01/12/2022
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by: Robert 01/25/2022
The people at etrailer.com are awesome. Shipping company lost one of the boxes of a 3 box shipment. I got ahold of Nicole @ Etrailer and within a short amount of time Etrailer replaced the box and now shipment complete. Now just waiting on the truck it goes in.1252664
by: Sean09/16/2021
Great hitch overall, I would buy another (4.5 stars) - very secure and solid - easy to move in and out of a truck bed
Some notes to consider: - the base-legs and middle assembly need to be properly torqued, and most buyers won't have a torque wrench up to the task - head plate paint coating is easily scratched by the kingpin when hitching, which will then eventually rust (within a few days if you're near the ocean).
- If you're buying a new 5th wheel, the deal may offer installation of your hitch, and hitch-up your RV while the purchase is finalized. Insist that the installer uses a lube plate, otherwise again, the bare-metal pinbox will scratch the devil out of it.
- The head plate was replaced after 30+ hitch/unhitch cycles due to some mechanical deformation of the lever actuated internals (in addition to scratch enabled rust). Under warrenty, the expense equates to a $[XXX] shipping fee. Black rustoleum paint was used to cover exposed metal, but it gets rubbed off during normal towing conditions.
Enjoy!1154155
by: Matt12/13/2021
2021 Ram 3500
Several broken plastic pieces from the fasteners that hold on the sides to the nameplate that was completely destroyed. Not to mention no instructions and the qr code only gets you to a generic website where you have to add the part number and then you can follow a link that still doesn't show you how to install. How hard is it to include I Directions like the old days?1223837
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Customer Service will reach out to you about the damaged item. The instructions are located on our product page under the product description.
-- Sierra K - 12/16/2021
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by: Alan 01/13/2022
2017 Ram 3500
by far the easiest 5th wheel hitch I have ever installed. solid1242636
by: David 01/09/2022
Awesome hitch, operates with ease, easy to install1240115
by: William08/17/2021
The blue side covers can be removed is you don't wish them to be on the hitch.1125237
by: Joselito Lanto12/23/2020
Very sturdy and reliable 5th wheel hitch but after a couple of trips during the summer, the green/red indicator mounting pin which is made of a cheap hard plastic material sheared off. I was able to di-assemble the whole indicator assembly, drilled a hole and replaced the pin with a metal pin. Anyway, don't get me wrong. I love this 5th wheel hitch because of it's simplicity and appearance. It also mounts perfectly to the OEM gooseneck mount on my 2019 RAM 2500 Big Horn. Aside from re-enforcing the plastic indicator pin, I would also recommend to have a heavy duty cover designed specifically for this model.928279
by: Jeff12/10/2020
2019 Ram 2500
I received my order very quickly. It was easy to assemble and install.921489
Ordered hitch on Saturday evening 3/7/20 and hitch was delivered on 3/12/20. Can't ask for better service. Replacing an aging hitch that had issues.
Only issue would be with Reese. The 8 plastic rivet push clips that hold the side trim on the legs were broken. Would suggest that they use bolts instead. Might eliminate possible future ratteling as the plastic wears.765982
by: Matthew 08/10/2021
Great hitch! I was worried that I purchased too much hitch, but that was not the case! Easy to put together and very easy to install!1119570
by: Merritt12/17/2021
2020 Ram 2500
Awesome hitch!! 1226387
by: Tom01/14/2021
M5
I pull a 32' fifth wheel. I am very pleased with my Reese M5.937670
by: Cheryl 04/16/2021
Seems solid, just would like better assembling instructions enclosed with the product1013561
by: Deborah06/17/2020
No instructions. Was suppose to be 80% assembled. Came in 3 boxes. One packing slip missing. I had to call for downloaded instructions. Frustrating!817040
by: Joshua 11/11/2020
GOOD QUALITY OTHER THAN RUBBER GRIP ON HANDLE WAS BUSTED IN BOX,BUT CUTOMER SEVICE HOOKED ME UP AND SENDING NEW ONE OUT910835
by: Jack03/25/2021
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by: Michael 11/09/2021
1198619
by: Beau03/27/2021
2016 Ram 3500
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by: Stevie 03/24/2021
2021 Ram 3500
993561
by: Samuel 01/23/2022
1250948
by: Jason03/26/2021
2020 Ram 2500
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by: Russ H.03/26/2022
Review from a similar M5 in Fifth Wheel Hitch
Tried to install this on a 2001 Chevy Silverado 3500, dual rear wheel, long bed, 4x4, diesel engine truck. The clamp style mounting simply does not work. The ONLY way I can see this working is by drilling added holes in the frame of the truck at the front end of the side plates. This is because of a bend in the frame at the clamp location. Also at this location the frame is boxed in and any bolt holes will be hidden. Bolts would have to fished in with bolt wires.1277753
I see that you are stuck on some parts of this installation. I have gotten in contact with one of our technicians and they had mentioned that you should be able to find what you need in the instructions on page 5. https:www.reeseprod.comproduct-assetsinstallN30926.pdf
-- Katrina B - 04/04/2022
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by: John C01/14/2022
Review from a similar M5 in Fifth Wheel Hitch
I have used your product for many years and have always been very happy. On the installation and assembly I have the following comments. To qualify myself, I spent many years running facilities that builds equipment for distribution all over the world.
Someone needs to have a discussion with your assembly Supervisor and Technicians about installing the cotter pins on the crown nuts. They obviously KNOW they are going to have to be removed to adjust the BY HAND tightness that has to be done during the installation process because they send (4) extra cotter pins for replacement purposes. I would recommend that the assembler or technician bend the pin just enough to keep it in the CROWN NUT DURING SHIPPING with an explicit WARNING that states "FULLY SET COTTER PINS AFTER FINAL HAND TIGHTNING ADJUSTMENT". The way mine came in, It was a pure pain in the ass to get them out.... the technician had hammered them flat to the top of the bolt. If I were your company, I would be concerned about the people that did not adjust the puck clearance because of the pain in the ass it is to get the pins out. (I just happened to have all the tool to do this, I'm sure a lot of people don't). Apparently your QC department only spot checks the pull handles for fitment on the slide plate. I had to open mine up to make it fit. Also, you could use prevailing torque nuts for connecting this arm and do away with the lock washer. I would say the device is very good as it is now. It would be Fantastic with more thought given for the installer concerning the cotter pin issue. I have looked at many of the Ratings and it seems the cotter pin issue is the number 1 issue. The paint on the threads is common on everything that is powder coated. I hope this helps your company. Oh, I changed my rating to a 5 star because I really like the final product
This would be a three but etrailer's customer service is excellent. Everyone I've dealt with has been exceptional.
Reese needs to get their act together. Three month backorder (okay COVID-19 has everyone backed up). Finally get the order and the release handle grip is destroyed, just crumbled almost like it was cooked. I have to adjust the pucks, which is expected, but Reese installed the Carter pins, which are a [beast] to remove in order to adjust the puck, suggestion Reese just leave them out for the installer to install. The the final [blow] from Reese on top of their otherwise great paint job, the bolt holes for the assembly are filled with paint, Reese howabout running a thread chase through these threads so the installer doesn't risk cross threading the bolt, it's just the small things that would make an otherwise outstanding hitch better.1118439
When you tow a fifth wheel trailer with a truck that has a bed length that is less than 8 feet you need to use a slider hitch so that when it comes time to make a tight turn you can slide the hitch back and give you enough clearance to execute the turn without interference from the trailer and cab.
Or, you might be interested in a Sidewinder pin box. A Sidewinder moves the pivot point back 22 inches so that when you go around corners you don't have to get out and slide the hitch back.... view full answer...
The hitch I would highly recommend is the Reese part # RP30918. This fits directly to the rail kit of your 2015 Ram 3500 and has a 20k capacity. To prevent chucking/noise this hitch uses a hook which grabs the king pin and holds it tightly which reduces movement.
Air bag kits don't make the ride quality softer. They are intended to give the suspension additional support so they wouldn't be what you are looking for. view full answer...
Yes, you can use a stationary 5th wheel hitch like the Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package # RP30918 with your 2018 Ram 2500 with a 6-1/2 foot bed. A sliding hitch is what we typically recommend to make sure you have enough clearance. In order to make this work, you will need a rotating pin box like a Reese Sidewinder. If you let me know what pin box you currently have I would be happy to make a recommendation.
I have attached a video review for your reference.... view full answer...
For a great fifth-wheel hitch that provides you more than 16k capacity is the Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package # RP30918. Not only does this hitch provide you with 20k of weight capacity, it also comes with a Talon jaw that provides you with superior connection to the king pin and less rattle than sliding-jaw hitches. It also comes with three different height settings for your specific application for your 2022 Ram 3500's 8-foot bed with OEM prep. view full answer...
We can help you with a 5th wheel hitch for your 2022 Ram 3500 with the factory puck system, and you will indeed need one that goes directly in the pucks as opposed to connecting to the gooseneck ball (neither Reese or B&W makes one that connects to your OEM gooseneck ball). For your '22 Ram 3500, the best overall value is a 5th wheel hitch from Reese:
- Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package # RP30918
The Reese M5 # RP30918 is the best value because it combines quality... view full answer...
Starting off the Reese OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs # RP30160 you mentioned has actually been discontinued by Reese.
The key differences between this hitch and the Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs # RP30918 the # RP30918 has a fully articulating head with built in dampeners that allow you to easily hitch up to your trailer and have a smoother ride, and the always ready jaws that do not require... view full answer...
Since there isn't a way to adapt the High Rise part # 9480 to fit the OEM rail kit of your 2018 Ram 3500 your best option would be the Reese 20k hitch part # RP30918 which has a similar head and jaw design since Reese and Draw Tite are both made by same company. I know this is probably the ideal solution you are looking for but this will give you a great hitch that fits directly to your OEM rail kit. view full answer...
The OEM Ram adapter part # RP30154 that you referenced would only work on hitches that are designed to fit industry standard fifth wheel rails.
The Reese hitch we offer that will fit your rails as-is without the use of an adapter is the Reese OEM 5th Wheel Hitch part # RP30918. I attached a review video as well. view full answer...
We do have a great selection of 5th wheel hitches available that are designed to drop right into the factory pucks on your new Ram 3500, but unfortunately there is not a way to adapt your existing Reese Elite Hitch so that it will work on your truck.
For your Ram I highly recommend the Reese OEM 5th Wheel Hitch # RP30918, which features a forged single-piece jaw that provides an excellent connection with the trailer and allows for a really smooth, quiet ride. Its unique 9 inch wide funnel... view full answer...
Your Reese Signature Series Hitch part # 30072 is a fifth wheel hitch designed to fit the Signature rails. Your 2016 Ram 3500 has a similar rail setup in it, but the pucks are spaced out further. There isn't an adapter available that allows your hitch to fit your Ram rail kit.
The part # RP30154 is for fitting an industry standard, above-bed rail fifth wheel hitch.
The most similar fifth wheel hitch we offer that would fit your truck is the Reese # RP30918 which would fit your truck without... view full answer...
According to Reese some of 5th wheel trailer hitch # RP30918 for your 2016 Ram 3500 are assembled and some are not. It looks like the ones they send to us are not assembled. But there really isn't a whole lot to the assembly and installation. I have included a link to the installation and assembly instructions for you.
Since your truck has the factory prep package there is nothing else you would need. I have included a link to a video review of this hitch for you. view full answer...
We do have a great selection of 5th wheel hitches that can be used with the factory puck system on your 2019 Ram 3500, however there's unfortunately not an adapter available that would allow you to mount your existing Reese Elite 5th Wheel Hitch. We have reached out to Reese in the past on this subject and there's also not a way to convert the hitch or base so that it's compatible with the Ram pucks, either. The Reese Elite hitches will only work with their own under-bed rail kits or with... view full answer...
What you experienced is called chucking, and is very common. This is typically caused by poor fit between the fifth wheel's king pin and the jaw system of the hitch you're using. To limit this back and forth banging motion, you'll preferably have a hitch will a single piece jaw like the Reese OEM # RP30918 you'd looked at.
An air ride pinbox like the Reese 5th Airborne can further improve your ride quality by providing an air bag suspension between the 5th wheel and the hitch. Air ride... view full answer...
The Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs # RP30918 will work well with your Lippert Turning Point. It should come with a universal wedge to fit a 5th wheel hitch.
We don't have the specific wedge for that pin box so I can't confirm the fit, but we do have the Sidewinder Wedge Kit for 20,000-lb Reese ELITE, M-Series, or ProSeries Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP44FR designed for the Sidewinder Pin Box and that 5th wheel hitch which may work. view full answer...
I do have an option for a 2020 Ram 3500 but the Reese 18K Signature Series 5th Wheel Hitch is not compatible nor is than any adapter that will allow it to be. Instead, I recommend the Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # RP30918 which is an updated version of the Reese 18K Signature Series 5th Wheel Hitch. The correct wedge for the Reese M5 is the Replacement Universal Wedge for 5th Airborne Sidewinders part # 201100. view full answer...
The 'universal' wedge included with the Reese Sidewinder works fairly well with the Reese M5 # RP30918 5th wheel hitch, but our customers tell us that the # RP44FR which is specifically designed for the M5 hitch would fit and work the best. view full answer...
The best option for a 5th wheel hitch that fits the factory puck system of your 2022 Ram 3500 long bed so you can replace your Reese Elite is another Reese hitch, the M5. There are two capacities of the M5 so the right one will just depend on how heavy a trailer you are towing:
- 20,000 lb Capacity: Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package # RP30918
- 27,000 lb Capacity: Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package # RP37FR
The M5 has what is called... view full answer...
You will need to use a different 5th wheel hitch for the puck system on your 2022 Ram 3500 as the Reese Signature Series hitches were designed to fit the Ford OEM puck systems and the Reese Elite underbed systems.
Since it sounds like you like the Reese Signature Series hitch I recommend upgrading to the Reese M5 which comes in 20K # RP30918 and 27K # RP37FR weight capacities. These will fit directly to the puck system on your long bed and have an upgraded cushioning system and single-jaw... view full answer...
The safety chains of your 2015 Ram gooseneck factory hitch will install in the two rear pucks that are behind the ball. The two in the front are for if you wanted to install a fifth wheel hitch. The hitch would install in all four of the pucks.
For that you would want a fifth wheel hitch part # RP30918. view full answer...
Curt and Reese both make exceptional 5th wheel hitches and you really wouldn't go wrong with a hitch from either of these manufacturers. Since you have the factory puck system I recommend first narrowing down your options to hitches that will mount directly to the pucks so that you don't have to mess with a separate adapter piece.
Reese has one such unit with the OEM 5th Wheel Hitch # RP30918. This is a really nice hitch that features a forged single-piece jaw for a secure connection... view full answer...
Yes, the Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package # RP30918 will absolutely fit the OEM factory puck system in your 2019 Ram 3500 with a short bed. It will also work with a Reese Revolution (which is just the OEM version of a Sidewinder).
There isn't a custom wedge for use with the M5 so it is recommended you use the shorter end of the universal wedge that comes with the Revolution/Sidewinder.
I've added a link to a video review of the M5 for you to check out as well. view full answer...
For your 2020 Ram 2500 Long Bed I really like the Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs part # RP30918 . This hitch is one of the easiest to use, offers great ride quality and is extremely well made.
For wiring in the bed of your truck so you don't have to hang the trailer connector over the tailgate use the Demco 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness with 7-Pole Plug - 10' Long part # DM8555002
I've linked the videos for you below. view full answer...
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