Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Square Tube Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
part number: RP30051

Reese Elite Series Underbed Rail Adapter for Standard 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 20,000 lbs
part number: RP30156

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• Can a Slider 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Be Used in a Long Bed Truck
  
• You can use a slider type of 5th wheel trailer hitch, like # RP30051 in a long bed truck. In a long bed truck it is very unlikely that you will need to use the sliding feature of the hitch to make 90 degree turns safely. It can remain in the tow position (not slid back) and you should have enough clearance with an 8 foot bed truck. A slider should only be slid back when making tight maneuvers and not for general traveling. For something rated higher, but is not a slider, we have the
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• Reese Square Tube Sliding Fifth Wheel Hitch Compatibility With A 2016 Ford F-150 XLT 6.5' Bed
  
• Fifth wheel hitches like the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Square Tube Slider # RP30051 aren't specific fits so you could use it in any truck bed. The base rails are what are specific fits. To install the # RP30051 in the bed of your 2016 Ford F-150 XLT 6.5' bed you would need rails like the Reese Quick-Install Custom Outboard Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP56034-53. The brackets in this kit are a custom fit for your frame and will use the factory holes
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• Can a 5th Wheel Trailer be Towed with a Slider Hitch in the Maneuver Position
  
• No, you do not want to tow the trailer with the slider # RP30051 in the maneuver position. This position is only for tight maneuvers where extra clearance is needed between truck cab and trailer overhang in order to safely make tight turns. For regular towing the hitch must be locked in the towing position. Moving the hitch back puts the weight of the trailer behind the rear axle of the truck. This would cause all manner of ride problems if you were to tow it that way. Steering would
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• Replacement Slider Hitch for Draw Tite 6030 that Fits Industry Standard Rails
  
• That's a pretty old hitch that you have, but it's possible you could just replace the head and shoulders of it so that you can reuse the slider. Do you have pictures of the slider and/or part numbers you could get off of them?
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• Reese Custom Rail Kit for Reese 16K Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch in 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500
  
• The fifth wheel installation kit I would recommend for your Reese # RP30051 in your 2008 Chevy Silverado would be the Reese Fifth Wheel Installation Kit # RP56007-53. This kit is a custom install kit that would install in about half the time as a universal kit and will minimize drilling.
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• Can a 5th Wheel Trailer Be Towed with a Slider Hitch in the Maneuvering Position
  
• You cannot tow the trailer with the slider hitch in the maneuvering position. The trailer should actually be centered directly over the rear axle or a few inches forward of it but not behind it at all. That will cause all sort of issues such as steering and braking problems, it can make the headlights point up, and the capacity behind the axle is lower than directly above it or slightly forward. What you could do instead which would be much safer is add a Sidewinder to the trailer. A
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• Recommended Fifth Wheel Hitches for 2011 GMC Sierra 2500HD with Short Bed
  
• As long as you stay with a name-brand product like Reese, Husky or Curt, you should have no problems. You will want to choose a hitch whose weight capacity exceeds the fully loaded ready-to-tow weight of your fifth wheel. Because your truck has the 6-1/2 foot bed, you will want to choose a sliding hitch. A slider provides additional clearance between the front of the trailer loft and the rear of the truck cab, to prevent the trailer from striking and damaging the truck during turns.
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch for a 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie
  
• Kenneth from what I researched yes that trailer is going to be too heavy for your 1500. It looks like your Dodge has a 3,500 to 5,200 lb towing capacity so with that trailer being already at the end empty means you're going to be over the limit. My suggestion is to look at smaller trailers so you don't run the risk of overloading your truck. But with that being said, you're still going to need a hitch no matter what you choose to do, so I'd recommend going with the Curt Trailer Hitch
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• Where are the Holes Drilled Through the Bed to Install 5th Wheel Rails on a 2001 Chevy Silverado
  
• Each year, make, and model truck is going to have different installation kits so you cannot go by a video for a Dodge since you have a Chevy. There are several series, bed lengths, and trims of the 2001 Silverado available. If you can tell me specifically which you have I can tell you all the kits that fit and provide instruction links for them. Because different trucks use different kits the holes drilled through the bed can be in different places. If you were using the universal kit
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• Will Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Kwik-Slide Tube Slider Work Well on 2017 Ford F-250
  
• If your 2017 Ford F-250 has the 6-3/4 foot bed, the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Square Tube Slider # RP30051 referenced in your question will work great with the 15,000 pound gross weight of your trailer. This is a really nice sliding hitch that will provide 10 inches of front to back travel for making tight turns, along with a 2-jaw locking system for a secure connection with the trailer king pin. It features a 4-Way pivoting head that will ease hookup on unlevel ground and an adjustable
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• Fifth Wheel Rail Kit For Pro Series Hitch for 2006 Ford F-350
  
• To use your Pro Series 15k fifth wheel hitch in the bed of your 2006 Ford F-350 what you will need is a rail kit that was designed for your new truck like the Curt # C16448-204. This provides the exact set of rails your Pro Series hitch needs.
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• Is A Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch Required When Towing With A 6' Bed
  
• Typically with any bed under 8' in length we recommend using either a slider hitch or fixed hitch and rotating pin box to prevent the nose of the trailer from coming into contact with the cab of the truck when making tight turns. There are some trailers that have tapered noses that allow for more turning clearance, but it's always best to play it safe. You can see how much turning clearance you have by taping a plumb bob to the outermost corner of the trailer's nose and measuring from
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• Is The Andersen Ultimate 5th Wheel hitch The Bes Option For A 2024 Ford F-250 With OEM Puck System
  
• I personally do not like the Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th wheel trailer hitch in any of its forms. It provides zero cushioning, unlike most hitches currently on the market, which can give you a rough ride quality. I've also seen too many videos of these hitches failing and crumpling in on themselves to trust them. The connection point for the pin box is further back for more clearance but a sliding hitch would give you much more turning clearance to prevent the nose of the trailer from
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• Base Rails For Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Square Tube Slider for 2018 Ram 1500
  
• In order to mount the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30051 you'll want to use a custom rail kit for your 2018 Ram 1500 like the Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP50142-58. This will provide you with the base rails you need to mount your Reese # RP30051 in your Ram 1500. I've also linked a helpful informational video on these base rails for you to have a look at.
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• Recommendation for a Husky Installation Kit for a Husky 5th Wheel on a 2005 Ford F-250
  
• The installation kit you need to put your Husky 5th wheel hitch in your 2005 Ford F-250 is Husky # HT31412, which comes with all the brackets and hardware you need to install this hitch on the rails you currently have. The difference between the Ford and Chevy installation kits is in the mounting brackets and hardware. The Husky kit # HT31412 contains all the needed brackets and hardware to complete the installation. I have attached a FAQ article containing installation tips.
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• Troubleshooting Reese Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch That Won't Lock Into Place
  
• The legs of the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Square Tube Slider # RP30051 have a spring loaded latch to lock the legs in place so you're either not getting it fully lined up in place for the legs to lock or the latch itself is broken. I would start by making sure the rails are clean and lubricated with some # RM-747 so that we can rule out any obstructions. If the rails aren't binding up then there is an internal issue with the latch and unfortunately you're looking at replacing the
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• How To Reduce Noise With Pivoting Head of Reese Fifth Wheel Hitch Not Hooked to a Trailer
  
• The Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Square Tube Slider part # RP30051 no longer has a lock out kit for the head available. I spoke to Reese and it was something they stopped manufacturing years ago. However, if you are experiencing a lot of noise then you want to make sure your rubber bumpers are not worn down. If you take a look at the exploded diagram of the hitch part 42 are the rubber bumpers that are meant to absorb the movement to reduce the noise. If they are worn out or missing
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• Above vs Below-Bed Hitches and Recommended Hitch for 2018 Ford F-350 with 6.75-Foot Bed
  
• Above-bed hitches are installed on rails that remain in the bed of your truck even when the hitch is not in use. With below-bed hitches, the installation equipment is installed beneath the truck bed, so the fifth wheel hitch simply drops into the pucks and locks in. Below-bed systems provide complete access to your truck bed when the hitch is removed—there are no rails that remain inside like there are for the above-bed systems. I've included a photo of each for you to check out. Because
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• Recommendation for 2015 Ford F-350 w/ Factory Puck System Towing 5th Wheel and Gooseneck Trailer
  
• Although the Reese Above-Bed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch, # RP58079, will not work with the Reese Elite Series Underbed Rail Adapter, # RP30156, I do have a solution for you. Instead, I recommend going with the Reese Elite Series Under-Bed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Head Kit, # RP30138, in your 2015 Ford F-350 with the factory puck system. This offers a bolt-in, no drill installation which means you won't have to drill into the frame of your truck. Just one hole in the bed for the gooseneck
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• Difference Between Reese 30154 For Ram & 30156 Puck System Adapter
  
• The difference is indeed the measurements as the Ford puck system utilizes the Reese Elite Series Underbed Rail Adapter for Standard 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP30156 and the Ram requires the Reese 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Ram OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package # RP30154. The Ford trucks have pucks that are spaced 30" apart horizontally and 13" apart vertically, while the Ram uses pucks that are 39" apart horizontally and 22-1/2" apart vertically. That different puck spacing is why
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• Can Pullrite Superglide Fifth Wheel Hitch 2900 Fit Factory Rail Kit of 2017 Ford F-350
  
• The Pullrite 2900 is designed for industry standard 5th wheel rails. That means that the adapter part # RP30156 would be all that you would need to install the hitch in the bed of your 2017 Ford F-350 with the hitch prep package. This adapter fits the rail package of your truck bed and gives you the needed rails to install a fifth wheel hitch.
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• Fuse Locations for Trailer Turn Signals on 2015 Ford F-250
  
• The first thing you'll want to do is use a circuit tester like # PTW2993 on the turn signal pins in the 7-way trailer connector with each turn signal activated with the ignition on. The right turn is the pin in the 3:00 position, the left turn is in the 9:00 position. If you get voltage at each pin with the turn signals on, the problem is in the trailer wiring, not on the vehicle. Ford isn't super-clear about identifying the trailer lighting fuses in their owner's manual for your truck.
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• Do Ford OEM Fifth Wheel Rail Kit Adapters Add Height to Hitches
  
• The rail kit adapters like part # RP30156 do raise the hitch up a little bit from the ones that fit the puck system directly but not a significant amount beyond what a standard rail kit would carry the hitch at. There isn't a great and cheap way to tow a fifth wheel trailer so I would recommend you go with a quality setup. Since you want to go with a Reese Revolution (great choice) I would recommend the OEM rail kit with a fixed hitch since they are lighter and quieter...and cheaper...like
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• Reese Elite Rail Adapter For Using 28K Signature Series 5TH Wheel Hitch On 2020 Ford F-250
  
• I believe you are looking for the Reese Elite Series Underbed Rail Adapter # RP30156 so that you can attach your 28K signature series 5th wheel hitch to the factory puck system or Under-Bed Rail Kit # RP87FR on your 2020 Ford F-250.
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• Does the Reese Elite Series Underbed Rail Adapter Work w/ a B&W Patriot Slider?
  
• I really wish it did because we get these questions all the time. The B&W Patriot Slider item # BWRVK3270 won't work with the picture frame style adapters. It has to do with the spacing and also the height of the slider. The item # RP30156, and all of the similar designs from other competitors, won't let the hitch slide. We had one returned with a giant gouge in the steel. Another drawback to these type of adapters is they raise your hitch height almost 3" which pushes the nose of your
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• 5th Wheel Hitch Adapter for the Puck System in a 2024 Chevrolet 2500 to Use an ISR 5th Wheel Hitch
  
• Yes, there is an adapter that will work with your 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 with prep package. The Reese Elite Series Underbed Rail Adapter for Standard 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP30156 will fit into the puck system in your Silverado and provide you with industry standard mounting points for your 5th wheel hitch. The newer GM models actually use the same puck package footprint as Ford, so the # RP30156 will work for you.
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• Will The Reese Elite Series Underbed Rail Adapter From A 2020 Ford F-250 Work On A 2022 Ford F-250
  
• Yes, the Reese Elite Series Underbed Rail Adapter for Standard 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP30156 on your 2020 Ford F-250 will also fit your 2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty.
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• Can Reese Elite Fifth Wheel Rail Kit Work with Hensley BD5 Fifth Wheel Hitch
  
• If you were to install the Reese Underbed Elite Rail Kit part # RP30868 in your truck and you wanted to use a Hensley BD5 Air Ride fifth wheel hitch all you'd need is the adapter part # RP30156 and you'd be set as this adapter provides the rails needed for the Hensley hitch.
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• Does Reese Elite Rail Kit Adapter Fit 2017 Ford F-250 with Hitch Prep
  
• Yes, the Reese Elite rail kit adapter part # RP30156 is a confirmed fit for your 2017 Ford F-250 with the factory rail kit. It will also allow you to install the Reese 15k hitch you have too. I attached an install pic that shows a similar Reese hitch as yours installed in the adapter.
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• What Prevents Corrosion Between Reese Puck System and Aluminum Bed on 2019 Ford Super Duty
  
• The Under-Bed Rail and Installation Kit # RP87FR has a powder coated finish that will resist rust and corrosion with the aluminum bed on a 2019 Ford Super Duty. For the installation you will need to cut some holes in the bed though so to keep that from corroding you need to apply corrosion preventative (like Rustoleum) to the raw edges of the drilled holes (see page 3 of the attached instructions). Then the Underbed Rail Adapter # RP30156 fits directly into the pucks and there is actually
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• Adapter Recommendation to Fit Reese 20k Titan Hitch in Rail Kit of 2017 Ford F-350
  
• What you need is the adapter part # RP30156. This will fit the factory rail kit of your 2017 Ford F-350 and will provide you with a set of rails that your Reese 20k titan hitch part # RP30867 will fit. Check out the review video I attached that shows this hitch installed in this adapter as well.
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• Will Reese Ford OEM Rail Kit Adapter RP30156 Fit with Pullrite Superglide 2700 Hitch
  
• Since the Pullrite 2700 series fifth wheel hitch is designed to fit industry standard fifth wheel rails it would easily fit the Ford rail kit adapter part # RP30156 that you mentioned which is also the correct fit for your 2021 Ford F-250.
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• What Fifth Wheel Hitch Fits Truck Bed with Pucks 13 inch by 30 inch Apart
  
• Sounds like you have a set of Reese fifth wheel underbed rails based on the dimensions you listed. Check out the picture I attached to see dimensions of this hitch style. If you measure the center to center distance of the pucks, and they come out to be 13 by 30 inches, they are Reese Elite rails that would be compatible with the Reese M5 20K hitch # RP30921 or the 27K model, part # RP30922. If you wished to use a different hitch that's compatible with industry standard bed rails, an
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• 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Minimal Bed Contact for 2017 Ford Super Duty with Factory Prep Package
  
• On models that have the factory 5th wheel prep package with the 4 pucks you would not be able to use the Anderson adapter # AM3200 because you would have to use the picture frame adapter # RP30156. Since both it and the Anderson are adapters it is not advisable to use an adapter in an adapter. I recommend using a hitch that will mount directly into the puck system in your 2017 Ford Super Duty because it will have minimal contact with the truck bed and using the proper hitch for the trailer
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• Recommended Reese 5th Wheel Hitch Rails For A 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty W/ OEM Prep Pkg
  
• The rails for your new 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty with OEM Prep Pkg is the Reese Elite Series Underbed Rail Adapter for Standard 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 20,000lbs Item # RP30156. This rail adapter will drop right into the pucks for a super easy install.
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• 2017 F-250 OEM Under Bed Rail Adapter To Over Bed Rail With Husky Easy Roller
  
• In order to mount your Husky Easy Roller 16k part # HT31326-31196 to your existing 5th wheel prep package in your 2017 Ford F-250, you will want the Reese Elite Series Underbed Rail Adapter part # RP30156. This will allow for a direct fit installation in the factory 5th wheel pucks of your F-250 with the industry bed rails. As this is a direct fit option you will not need to cut or drill into your existing components for installation. I have attached a review of the Reese Elite Series
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• 5th Wheel Adapter for Puck System on a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500
  
• Yes, the Reese Elite Series Underbed Rail Adapter part # RP30156 is correct for your 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. The Under-Bed Rail and Installation Kit for Reese Elite Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches which was an option for your truck so this is very likely what you have. The puck spacing for this kit is also 30" side to side and 13" front to back.
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