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Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Square Tube Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches

Part Numbers: RP30051,RP50085-58

Our Price: $1,252.58
Fifth Wheel Hitch
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Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Square Tube Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
part number: RP30051

Fifth-wheel trailer hitch provides excellent jaw-to-king-pin contact with a 2-jaw latching system. Square-tube slider helps to eliminate clearance concerns during slow-speed turns. 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
  • Square-tube slider provides clearance required for your short-bed pickup to turn safely at slow speeds
    • Prevents trailer from hitting the cab of your pickup during sharp, slow-speed turns
  • 4-Way pivoting head eases hookup on unlevel ground
  • 3" Height adjustment
  • Wide stance offers 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): 15" - 18"
  • Travel: 10" front to back
  • Limited lifetime warranty


Note: If using a slider, hitch will not adjust to lowest height setting.


Note: This fifth-wheel trailer hitch will not fit pickups with beds shorter than 6'. It also will not fit trucks with flareside/stepside bed. A minimum 13" extended trailer pin box is recommended.


Reese Double Jaw

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.




Kwik-Slide Square-Tube Slider

Most often used on trucks with 6' beds, this roller helps to eliminate clearance problems during slow-speed turns. When you are towing a fifth-wheel trailer, your hitch must be situated on the cab side of your truck's rear axle. However, at slow speeds you can use a roller to slide the fifth-wheel hitch (and the trailer) toward your truck's tailgate and past the rear axle, creating enough space between the cab of your truck and the trailer to permit less-restricted turning.

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30051 Reese Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch with Kwik-Slide Tube Slider - 16,000 lbs

Item # RP30051

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Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
part number: RP50085-58

Custom brackets reduce the amount of drilling and time required to install your fifth-wheel trailer hitch. Brackets, base rails, and hardware included.

Features:

  • Custom brackets mount beneath your truck bed to provide attachment points for 5th-wheel rails
  • Base rails sit in truck bed and allow installation of 5th-wheel trailer hitch
  • Vehicle-specific brackets mount to existing holes in your vehicle's frame
    • Minimizes drilling and measuring
    • Cuts installation time in half when compared with universal bracket systems
  • Kit includes custom brackets, rails, and hardware
  • Compatible hitches: Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Reese, Valley, and Husky
    • Will not fit Reese Elite Series (Signature Series) or Valley UBS hitches
  • Black powder coat finish resists corrosion
  • 10-Year limited warranty


50085 Reese Custom Quick Installation Brackets

58058 Reese Fifth Wheel Rails - 10 Bolt Design




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Customer Reviews

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

Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - RP50085-58

Average Customer Rating:  4.6 out of 5 stars   (252 Customer Reviews)

Fifth-wheel trailer hitch provides excellent jaw-to-king-pin contact with a 2-jaw latching system. Square-tube slider helps to eliminate clearance concerns during slow-speed turns. Rails and installation kit sold separately. Custom brackets reduce the amount of drilling and time required to install your fifth-wheel trailer hitch. Brackets, base rails, and hardware included.

by: John05/03/2024

Arrived yesterday, box with hitch was broken, UPS driver said he taped it up. All parts look good. Plastic bag with small parts was torn open, 2 small parts missing, I can get them locally. I understand that there heavy Just need to be packaged better. Otherwise all ok.



by: Lisa 03/11/2023

Nice ride with this hitch . I was kind of on the fence about the pivoting but I’m good with .



by: Leroy Nordland06/22/2014

Ordered this hitch for my 2014 Chevy,it came in two boxes and was put together on the work bench in no time at all. and I also ordered the custom rail kit RP50064-58. Just in time for summer camping.



by: Matthew06/26/2023

Love the hitch. Hooks up easily and solid. Gives plenty of clearance. Only downside is it’s very noisy and you really feel the trailer. But for the price and weight it’s still 5 stars. Going to go up to a highway payload truck and will be getting the B&W companion for that. Not a reflection of the performance of this hitch though



by: Danny 06/30/2023

I've used this hitch in an 08 f250 and a 15 ram 2500. All I had to do was purchase a set of frame brackets. The fact this hitch can be easily moved among tricks is great. Easy hitching and unhitching. Easy to use. Easily adjust heights. And the slide option being available is great.



by: Ken E.01/22/2017

I purchased the Reese dual jaw slider and install bracket kit. Everything arrived in three days in perfect condition. After watching the install video and reviewing the enclosed instructions I installed the assembly myself. It took approximately 4 hours . As you can see I also did additional steps, cutting the rubber bed mat to fit around the rails. Also undercoating the brackets to blend in the wheel wells. Etrailer is definitely the place to go for all your RV needs.



by: Tate Greenway05/06/2024

I’ve alway used hitches from Reese and enjoyed their performance. This is my first 5th hitch. It broke on the third pull. The rod holding the jaws fractured opening one side of the jaws. Thank God the trailer stayed attached and we made it home. Reese saw it was a warranty issue and replaced the hitch. Currently we are still using it and all appears to be working fine



by: Gregory01/08/2020

Instructions are very good, all parts came with the hitch and were well protected.
This is the first time I've ever put one of these hitches together so I read the instruction thorough.
There was some lubrication that was required.
It took me 1 1/2 hours.
The only thing I can add is when installing the upper handle for the release pin, it had burrs on the inside of the handle and made it difficult to slide onto the tube.
Make sure you check for burrs and deburr before installing. I would still give them 5 stars.



by: Dave W.07/03/2020

I received the Reese 5th wheel 16,000 lb slider hitch from etrailer in June 2019; installed it in July 2019. Took around five hours to install the base rail kit and Reese hitch start to finish. So far so good, this heavy duty slider hitch works flawlessly with my F250/fifth wheel combo. It arrived in multiple boxes, had excellent instructions and an operating manual. For myself and other do-it-yourselfers, etrailer provides excellent support and installation videos to help with the install.



by: David02/04/2023

I bought it used it twice got rid of the 5th wheel. Never again would I own a 5th wheel biggest mistake I ever made
And it's for sale so if you know someone who would want it let me know



by: Stanley05/09/2024

Missing lots of parts was repackaged, also used, all scratched. Called CUSTOMER SERVICE none in stock to replace



by: John W09/24/2019

This hitch has a feature or two we didn't even expect. It was an easy install and is performing great. Plenty of maneuverability and rock stable. etrailer's service was incredible and stayed on top of the delivery until we got it. We thought they went the second mile to make sure we got our hitch.



by: Tom S Garden city mi05/05/2019

Being a first time 5th wheel owner and After researching for the right 5th wheel hitch for my 2011 ext cab chevy Z71 4wd. and the best prices i went with the reese 16 K slider hitch. A must for a 6 1/2 ft bed.
And etrailer had the best price and were very helpful answering all my questions
The hitch arrived in 3 days,
One of the 2 boxes was a little torn up but nothing was damaged,
The instructions were great,and it had more than enough hardware needed for different apps.
I had 2. choices for the mounting brackets,I went with the custom fit not the universal the custom brackets are strong and fit perfect.
I watched a couple install videos online,there were not many on my truck people said you have to cut out your exhaust and your heat shield and drop the gas tank.I did not have to drop my gas tank i just slightly bent down the heat shield to reach above it then pushed it back up.
I used the Allen button head bolt for the left front and had my wife spin the bolt with a long extension and ratchet while I held the nut and washers with a magnet and my finger tips,it was kind of a (pima) and took a little time but way better than dropping my tank.
I did call Reese with a couple questions and suggested to use stronger shipping boxes.
The only thing I had to adjust was the support for the parking brake cable.
I did the hole job on the ground in my yard
This also was a good time I replaced my rear brakes,checked my spare tire psi,and llubed my cable for the spare lift.
Every one was verry nice and helpful from etrailer and Reese.
I wish I was better with computers and could of made a video



by: Shelby03/27/2023

Item was great, however twice now the packages have come severely damaged and once items were missing. I think you need to consider better packing on heavy items. because of this I could not give 5 stars.Thank you though for shipping out the missing items quickly without hassle.



by: JImmie W.09/19/2015

Ordered the Reese 16K square tube slider on Wednesday and received it on Friday even using the free shipping. That is a remarkable delivery on any product especially a very heavy 5th wheel hitch. Assembly requires only a few basic tools. Took my time and within a couple of hours had it installed and ready to use. Bed rails were already installed.



by: Lincoln 04/11/2024

I needed this in a hurry and it was here in 3 days.very happy



by: Doug02/14/2022

I give etrailer 1 star I would like to give them no stars (less than poor) for this transaction. I received this hitch Thursday 2/10/2022 the box was in a very tattered condition. I opened the box on the next day Friday 2/11/2022 it appeared that the box did not contain all of the pieces for the hitch, looking at the box it showed that there should have been 2 boxes, I received box 1 of 2. I called and spoke with someone at etrailer they informed me that UPS had damaged the second box in shipping, and that they had returned box 2 of 2 to etrailer. I was never informed by UPS or etrailer of what had taken place. I never received any notification that the first box had been delivered. The only correspondence that I have received was an email from Carol C informing me that she was notified that my order had been delivered, she also sent me this link for me to write a review. I have been told by the person that I had spoken to that my missing parts to my hitch would be shipped. It is now 2/14 I still have not received any notification of my parts being shipped, or when I will receive them.



by: Kenneth E.08/01/2017

Installation pictures.



by: Elizabeth R03/03/2020

This is a great hitch. I've been using it for a year now and have had no problems with it.



by: Steven 09/07/2020

Quick delivery hitch required minor assembly it was open box but looked like new. Works great very pleased with purchase.



by: Fred Y.04/19/2012

I finally got the hitch installed. Everything went great, thanks again for the great service.



by: Shane04/14/2019

Overall the product seems to be good quality. The instructions could be a lot more clear. After calling Reese, even the guy on the phone agreed that the spacers provided should be shown as going in above or below the bed. Unfortunately with the size of the U spacers provided, there would be no way to get the nut on the length of bolt sent. Also there were lock washers in the package which the CS rep didn't know what they were for either. Finally, the cotter pins provided are weak, 2 broke already and the handle to adjust the slider didn't have holes drilled for the cotter pin to keep it in place so i just drilled it myself. As a side note, the way the pins lock it in to make it removable, it has quite a bit of play which you can then hear when backing up or starting off.. Using on a Ford F250 2015 6-3/4 bed, pulling a FR 33BHOK (about 11k loaded).



by: Christopher 09/21/2023

The service was good. They shipped it out right away and went only half of my package showed up. I called them in a real person in the US, answered the phone and took care of the issue. I received both packages in my order and I’m very happy. Thank you.



by: George12/03/2021

The box arrived with an email from your company stating that the carrier UPS had put in a claim for damages. The shipping box was torn open on each end, I did not even try to open the cardboard box for fear I would not be able to send it back. The shipment is sitting on my front porch exactly where UPS left it.



by: Earl09/12/2021

This hitch was used and missing parts I waited 3 months for this hitch only to have someone who did not do there job properly !!! it must have been a return and sent to me without inspecting the return it was more than likely sent without inspection /sad my time and my money awaiting the return


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  • Why is My Slider Stuck on my Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Square Tube Slider - 16,000 lbs?
  • I talked to my contact at Reese and he said that most likely the problem is the direction the pull pins on your Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Square Tube Slider - 16,000 lbs, part # RP30051, are installed. He said to check and make sure that the clip on the pull pins are on the outside of the rails, and that if they are installed with the clips on the inside of the rails, that will cause the slider to stop operating. He also said to check the rails for any debris that might be obstructing
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  • Distance Between The Legs Of The Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch With Square Tube Slider
  • The Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Square Tube Slider # RP30051 is 20-1/2" from center to center of the legs.
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  • 5th Wheel Towing Capacity and 5th Wheel Hitch and Rails for 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT 4WD Short Bed
  • The towing capacity for your 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT is determined by a number of factors: axle ratio, engine, cab size, bed length, transmission, and if it is 2WD or 4WD. You gave me enough information that I could look up the capacity and determine your towing capacity is either 12,850 lbs (manual transmission) or 13,050 lbs (automatic transmission). With a short bed you'll need a sliding hitch and I recommend the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with R16 Roller # 16516 for a budget-friendly
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  • Can the Reese Fifth Wheel with Slider, part # RP30051, Fit a 2010 Ford F-350 Super Duty
  • Yes, you will be able to mount a Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Square Tube Slider - 16,000 lbs, part # RP30051, in a 2010 Ford F-350 Super Duty. You will need a Reese Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for the 2010 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty, part # RP50082-58, for all the necessary hardware to make the switch. You could also use a universal rail kit such as the Reese Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for the 2010 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty, part # RP30035 to install this hitch.
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  • How Do I Unlock the Sliding Mechanism on My Reese Square Tube Slider?
  • If you have a square version Reese slider like the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Square Tube Slider # RP30051, I confirmed with my contact at Reese that there could be an issue with the hitch not sitting squarely in the rails during installation. The best way forward is to loosen the rails and readjust it to be a proper fit so they are properly square. Also, when you try to unlock the lever, make sure to push the lever all the way to the stop. Try not to jerk on the lever if at all possible.
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  • Determining Max Tow Capacity Of Your Truck
  • To find your truck's towing capacity, subtract your truck's curb weight from its Gross Combined Vehicle Weight Rating (GCVWR). The GCVWR is the maximum weight of your loaded truck and the weight of its attached trailer. You can actually find the towing capacity of your Silverado on the sticker located in your door jamb or on the door on the driver side. Without knowing the year of your Silverado I can't give you any definitive numbers but you'll be able to tow a 5th wheel trailer. I
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  • How To Use Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch RP30051 On 2019 Ford F-250
  • The Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # RP30051 is designed to be used with industry standard above bed base rails which are spaced 22" apart center to center. The Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit part # RP50074-58 which is a fit for a 2019 Ford F-250 is a good example of this.
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  • Recommended Sliding Fifth Wheel Hitch And Installation Kit For 2015 Toyota Tundra
  • To be able to make sharp turns with your 2015 Tundra with the 6-1/2 ft bed you will need a sliding fifth wheel hitch. If you have a Revolution or Sidewinder pin box on your trailer, you cannot use a sliding hitch. The fifth wheel hitch I recommend is the Reese, part # RP30051 . This hitch has a 16,000 lb capacity and double jaws that secure the king pin a full 360 degrees. The installation kit I recommend for the fifth wheel is part # RP50084-58. No drilling into the truck frame is
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  • Should Fifth Wheel Rails Be Masked Off When Installing a Spray-In Bedliner
  • At the very least you would want to mask off where the hitch attaches to the rails, but if it where me I would just mask the rails completely. That way if you ever decided you wanted to remove the rails from your truck you would not have bedliner over the installation hardware.
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  • How To Transfer the Reese Slider 5th Wheel Hitch RP30051 From a 2002 F-250 to a 2013 F-250
  • In order to transfer the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Square Tube Slider part # RP30051 to your 2013 Ford F-250 you can use the Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit part # RP50026-58 if you don't have the factory prep package or the Reese Elite Series Underbed Rail Adapter part # RP30156 if you do have the factory prep package. The rails can be transferred from the old 2002 model to the new 2013 model (if you don't have the factory prep package) but by the time you piece
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  • Will the Air Lift Airbags on a 2009 Ford F-150 Work With a 5th Wheel Hitch
  • The Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Square Tube Slider part # RP30051 when paired with the Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit part # RP50081-58 will fit your 2009 Ford F-150 with the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs part # AL57228. The upper brackets for the airbags install underneath the frame rails and the side brackets for the 5th wheel hitch install on the outside of the frame rails so there will be no issues whatsoever. The indentation in the frame will allow the
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  • Best Fifth Wheel Towing Setup Recommendation for a 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 Short Bed
  • Since you have a short bed truck you would need to either go with a slider hitch or a Sidewinder pin box replacement so that you have enough clearance to make tight turns. Since you said you want the simplest solution your best option would be the Sidewinder since it would not require you to get out of your truck and activate the slider every time you get to a parking lot. You will need to remove the pin box of the trailer and replace it with a Sidewinder pin box. Sidewinders are pin
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  • 5th Wheel Installation Kit for a 2016 Ford F-250 and Reese Slider Hitch
  • The trailer hitch itself, # RP30051, is not vehicle specific so you will just need the proper installation kit for your 2016 Ford F-250. You can use installation kit # DM8552000-71. It will fit long or short bed models. This is a custom installation kit so it does not require drilling into the truck frame for installation. You can also use universal installation kit # RP30035, long or short bed. This kit does require drilling into the frame for installation.
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  • Fifth Wheel Hitch Rail Kit Recommendation for a 2014 Dodge Ram 2500 Short Bed
  • For a fifth wheel rail kit for your 2014 Dodge Ram 2500 short bed to go along with your Reese Slider Hitch part # RP30051 that you referenced I would recommend the # RP50054-58 as it is a custom install kit that will minimize drilling and install time when compared to a universal fit rail kit.
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  • Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2018 Ford F-350 with Factory Rail Kit
  • Since your 2018 Ford F-350 is a long bed you do not need a slider hitch. Slider hitches are for giving extra turning clearance for short bed trucks. So a fixed hitch like the B and W Companion part # BWRVK3300 would be an excellent option confirmed as a fit. This will fit your factory rail kit directly and will give you the best hitch around. Check out the review video I attached to this page that shows this hitch installed in a 2018 F-350 just like yours as well.
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  • Where is Reese Slider Fifth Wheel Hitch Height Measured From
  • The height range of the fifth wheel hitch part # RP30051 is measured from the base rail installed in the truck bed up. So this hitch would sit between 15 and 18 inches high above the rails. I attached a review video for this hitch for more info on it as well.
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  • Will Reese Slider Hitch RP30051 Fit a 2016 Ram 2500 with Factory Rail Kit
  • To determine the hitch height needed for a fifth wheel hitch like the # RP30051 is pretty easy. Back your vehicle under the fifth-wheel trailer stopping when the center of the king pin is directly above the center of the fifth-wheel attachment jaws. Measure from the top of the bed on the truck to the base of the pin box on the trailer. This will give you the measurement needed to select a mounting height for the fifth-wheel hitch. To use the part # PS30094 in your 2016 Ram 2500 with
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  • Can a 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Hang from the Trailer Kingpin when Its too Heavy to Move Alone
  • You do not want to do this. It can damage the hitch but more importantly if it were to fall it could badly injure someone. If you try to lift the whole hitch and base out together it is going to be difficult. All you have to do is unbolt or unpin (depending on the hitch model) the head from the base. Remove the head, then remove the base. This is the safest way to remove the hitch when you are alone.
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  • Can the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Square Tube Slider # RP30051 Be Left in a Truck Bed
  • You do not want to do this. It can damage the hitch but more importantly if it were to fall it could badly injure someone. If you try to lift the whole hitch and base out together it is going to be difficult. All you have to do is unbolt or unpin (depending on the hitch model) the head from the base. Remove the head, then remove the base. This is the safest way to remove the hitch when you are alone.
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  • 5th Wheel Hitch and Mounting Rail Recommendations for 2021 Ram 2500
  • If you're wanting the hitch mounting system to attach under the truck bed so that the bed is completely clear once the hitch is removed, you'll want to use the B&W Companion sliding hitch, part # BWRVK3400-5W. The hitch installs into the B&W Turnover Ball gooseneck hitch, part # BWGNRK1320-5W. If you were wanting to use an above bed rail mounted hitch like the Reese # RP30051 you'd looked at, you'd need a bracket/rail kit like # RP30035-522. If you'd like to install a 7-way trailer
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  • 5TH Wheel Hitch Rails And Custom Under Bed Brackets For a 2014 Dodge Ram 3500 With a 6-1/2' Bed
  • We have multiple kits to Install Reese 5th wheel hitch rails on a 2014 Ram 3500 with a 6-1/2' bed. The Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit # RP50085-58 is designed for models with the factory air suspension. We also have the Kit # RP56010-53 for models without the factory air suspension.
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  • 5th Wheel Rail Kit Confirmed To Fit 2017 Ram 3500 6 Foot Bed Without Factory Rail Kit
  • For your 2017 RAM 3500 6 foot bed, the rail kit # RP50085-58 is a confirmed fit. If you want the easier to install outboard kit, the # RP56010-53 is also a confirmed fit. The benefit of the longer rail of 48 inches versus the 43 inch rail is ease of install, but length of rail could be a drawback depending on your perspective.
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  • Fifth Wheel Rail Kit Recommendation for 2018 Ram 3500 Short Bed
  • Reese has three rail kits available for your 2018 Ram 3500 short bed with the Ramboxes. The one I recommend is the part # RP50085-58 as it is a custom install kit that will give you the smaller dimension rails. The part # RP56010-53 is a kit that has brackets that install on the outsides of the truck frame which makes it a bit easier to install but the rails are bigger. The part # RP30035-520 is a semi custom kit that will be much more involved to install. Since you have a Rambox
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  • Is Valley Powerpull 5th Wheel Hitch Compatible with Reese Industry Standard Truck Bed Mounting Rails
  • The Reese # RP50085-58 bracket/rail kit is compatible with your truck. If memory serves correctly, the Valley PowerPull was compatible with the industry standard bed rails that Reese (and other companies) uses. You can confirm this for yourself by measuring the spacing of your hitch mounting tabs that insert into the rails front to back and side to side, center on center. Compare the results with the photo I've edited for you. The tabs, when measured front to back should be about 22
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  • Comparing Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kits for a 2020 Ram 3500
  • The Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit part # RP50085-58 and part # RP56010-53 are both correct for a 2020 Ram 3500. The difference is that the latter comes with outboard base rails and the former comes with inboard base rails. The outboard base rails are easier to install since they attach outside the frame whereas the inboard base rails are harder to install since they attach inside the frame but that's it.
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  • Under Bed Brackets Only for Reese 10-Bolt Rails and a 2016 Ram 3500 Short Bed
  • For your 2016 Ram 3500 short bed and Reese rails you can use custom brackets # RP50085. These are the brackets by themselves without the rails. It comes with the necessary hardware to attach the brackets to the frame and the rails to the brackets.
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  • Brackets and Rails for 2018 Ram 3500 for Fifth Wheel Hitch
  • For your 2018 Ram 3500 I recommend the Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails # RP50085-58. These is a vehicle-specific kit that will not require you to drill through your truck's frame in order to install the brackets.
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  • 5th Wheel Installation Kit for a 2015 Ram 3500 Dually Short Bed
  • As long as your 2015 Ram 3500 dually short bed does NOT have the 4 pucks (factory 5th wheel prep package) then you will be able to install a 5th wheel installation kit such as # RP50085-58. I do believe that models that do not have the prep package all have that beefy cross member that you are referring to. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you.
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  • Fifth Wheel Rail Kit Recommendation for 2015 Dodge Ram 3500 for Draw Tite Slider Hitch
  • For your 2015 Ram 3500 we have rail kits that will work with your Draw Tite slider hitch. Best option would be a custom install kit that will install much quicker than a universal style kit and will minimize drilling. For that you'd want the # RP50085-58 which is a confirmed fit.
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  • 5th Wheel Hitch Install Kit for 2014 Ram 3500 Crew Cab Long Bed
  • According to my Reese representative, with the 2014 Ram 3500 you need to use one of the Custom Install Kits, such as part # RP50085-58. The custom install kit doesn't require any holes be drilled into the truck frame (just up through the bed to join the rails to the frame brackets). The RBW Lil Rocker is compatible with industry standard bed rails, so it will be compatible with the bed rails supplied with the kit I recommended above. If you don't already have a 7-way installed in
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  • How to Tow a 5th Wheel Trailer with a 2018 Ram 3500 Short Bed Rambox
  • As long as you are using a Sidewinder pin box, you should not have any problems with a 5th wheel trailer on your 2018 Ram 3500 with Rambox. The Rambox limits the side to side clearance in your truck bed which is problematic for fixed pin boxes as they will likely contact the inside of the bed. Using a Sidewinder will move the pivot point away from the bed sides and will allow for greater turning clearance and minimized interference. Unfortunately, an under bed mounting kit is not compatible
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  • Recommended 5th Wheel Bracket and Hitch for a 2020 Ram 3500 with RamBox
  • I'd be more than happy to help you out! I have bracket and 5th wheel hitch recommendations for you, but since your 2020 Ram 3500 has the RamBox upgrade you're also going to need to swap out your OEM pin box for one with a rotating turret like what we find with the Reese Sidewinder. If you were to use a standard pin box it would hit the rides of your truck bed, but since the Sidewinder rotates above the sides of your bed it takes care of this issue. For a bracket kit I recommend using
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  • Recommended 5th Wheel Install Kit for a 2014 Dodge Ram 3500 with 6-1/2 Foot Bed
  • In order to install a Reese 5th wheel hitch in the bed of your 2014 Dodge Ram 3500, I recommend using the either the Reese Quick-Install Custom Inboard Installation Kit part # RP50085-58 or the Reese Quick-Install Custom Outboard Installation Kit part # RP56010-53. The only difference between the two is where the connection points are for the frame brackets and base rails. On the inboard kit the connection point for the frame brackets and base rails are located inside the frame rail
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