Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
part number: RP30047

Reese Semi-Custom Base Rail and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - Ram
part number: RP30035-522

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• Recommended 5th Wheel Rail Kit and Hitch for 2015 Ford F-350 Diesel
  
• For your 2015 Ford F-350 Diesel, I recommend starting with the Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP50026-58. These rails and brackets are compatible with the Diesel Exhaust Fluid tank on your truck. These custom brackets require no drilling into your truck frame. You won't have any issue with the hitch height and your bed rail height. Then if your have a short bed truck, I recommend the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Round
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• How to Reduce Chucking and Jarring While Towing a 5th Wheel Trailer
  
• Chucking and jarring while towing a 5th wheel trailer (or any trailer for that matter) is unavoidable because the trailer itself is not one piece with your vehicle. When your truck starts to move forward from a stop your trailer is still sitting static and so there will be a slight jolt; the same thing happens when you slow down. Since the front end of your trailer is connected to your truck, when your truck starts to slow down your trailer is still moving forward so it will give you a
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• Troubleshooting Coupling Issues With A Reese Sidewinder Pin Box And Reese 5th Wheel Hitch
  
• There are a few options to help ease your Sidewinder's coupling with your Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30047: 1. Make sure that your trailer is level. This will ensure that the king pin is going in straight. The jaws of a hitch are usually pretty forgiving but can bind up if the king pin is off center too much. 2. You can use a lube plate like # RP83002. This helps the king pin slide into hitch with ease and also helps prevent scratches to the skid plate. 3. Lube the jaws
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• How to Mount Reese 30047 5th Wheel Hitch to 2020 GMC Sierra 2500 With Puck System
  
• In order to mount your Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30047 to your 2020 GMC Sierra 2500 with the factory puck system, you will need an adapter because the hitch won't fit directly in the pucks as it is not designed for that. So what you'll need in order to use this hitch is the Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Chevy/GMC OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package # DM6333. You will simply attach this adapter to the puck system in your truck and then attach your Reese hitch to the adapter
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• Jaws Will Not Release on Reese 16K 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
  
• Does the handle on the 5th wheel hitch offer any resistance when you pull on it to open the jaws? If it doesn't then that is an indication of a broken spring. But there is a second spring that could be missing as well. The trouble is you have to access the underside of the head to access the springs. If the hitch jaws will not release and the trailer is coupled then you can try to pry apart the jaws manually. Other wise you would have to release the head from the legs which I do NOT
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• Are Jaws Open Or Closed On Reese Fifth Wheel Hitch When Hooking Up To Trailer
  
• If you have a Reese 16,000-lb 5th wheel hitch you will just need to remove the locking latch on the handle with the jaws closed. If you have a Titan 5th wheel hitch then you move the handle into the vertical position with the jaws closed. Wither the jaws closed and the hitches in the appropriate position you can hook your trailer right up as the jaws will open for the king pin on contact.
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• Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for Replacing RBW Lil Rocker
  
• The Lil Rocker fifth wheel hitch you have is designed to fit the same industry standard fifth wheel rails as the current hitches made so we have several hitches that would work. The Reese Hitch part # RP30047 would be a great option. It has a 16k capacity and has a great jaw design that will hold the king pin of your trailer tightly for a smooth towing experience.
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• Using the Lippert Turning Point Pin Box with Reese 5th Wheel Hitch On a 2019 Ram 3500 with RamBoxes
  
• If your Grand Design Reflections 150 comes with a Lippert Turning Point Pin Box then there will be no need for a Reese Sidewinder as these both serve the same purpose which is to move the pivot point therefore making for more turning clearance. The only thing you would need is a fixed 5th wheel hitch and for that I recommend the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # RP30047 because of the dual locking jaws which form a tight grip on the kingpin therefore making for a smooth ride. This Reese
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• Is There a Universal Fifth Wheel Rail Kit that Fits Most Fifth Wheel Hitches
  
• The Reese universal fifth wheel rail kit part # RP30035 is what you are wanting. It fits nearly all trucks out there and is designed to fit the standard fifth wheel rail hitches which are by far the most common out there. These hitches fit the standard above bed rails like this that are 22 inches apart like the part # RP30047.
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• Can a 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch be Adjusted Higher or Lower to Tow a 5th Wheel Trailer Level
  
• First, I need to know if the truck in question has been lifted or if it just happens to be taller. Also, if it is lifted, I need to know if it is a suspension lift or body lift. If it is a body lift you will not be able to install a 5th wheel hitch because the bed will be too far from the frame. 5th wheel trailer hitches and most pin boxes on trailers are height adjustable. You can adjust them up and down a few inches to get a more level tow. With the truck and trailer on level ground
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• Where to Lubricate a Reese Pro Series 16K 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch and what Grease to Use
  
• It does sound like the hitch needs to be lubricated. You can lubricate the moving parts with automotive chassis grease or a white lithium grease such as # L11354. There are also white lithium grease sprays that you could use. After lubricating the hitch you should actuate the handle a few times so the grease gets in the nooks and crannies. You could then use hitch head cover # RP30055 to help keep out moisture and dust/dirt when not using the hitch.
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• Towing 5th Wheel Trailer with 2018 Ford F-150 with 5-1/2 Foot Bed
  
• I was able to pull up the online towing specs for your 2018 Ford F-150 and it looks like there is still a somewhat large potential range even within the specs that you provided depending on your axle ratio, drivetrain, and wheelbase. At the low end on your F-150 SuperCrew with the 3.5 V6 engine it shows a 5th wheel towing capacity of 6,500 pounds for the 4X4 model with a 145 inch wheelbase and the 3.55 axle ratio. At the high end your F-150 can have a 5th wheel towing capacity of up to
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• Hitch Height Range of Reese Slider Fifth Wheel Hitch RP30051
  
• The hitch height range of the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30051 is 15 inch to 18 inch (actually 15-1/2 to 18 inch, see below). That includes the reduction in height settings because of the slider. You can not tow your trailer with the hitch slid back though. This would unweight the front axle which would make handling and braking dangerous.
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• Recommended Sidewinder Pin Box or Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch for 2015 Ram 1500 with 5-1/2 Foot Bed
  
• For your 2015 Ram 1500 with the short 5-1/2 foot bed, the ProSeries 16K slider as you stated will not allow the turning clearance you need. I recommend using a Sidewinder pin box and a fixed hitch for your application. So I recommend starting with using your 16K hitch on the Replacement Base Legs for Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30727 which are a confirmed fit. Then use the Sidewinder Wedge Kit for Pro Series 16K # 30850. Your pin box looks like a 1621, and if that is what
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• Recommended 5th Wheel Rails and Hitch for a 2018 Ram 1500 w/ a 5-1/2' Bed
  
• Hey Ron. To add a set of 5th wheel rails to your 2018 Ram 1500 with the 5-1/2' bed, you'll need the Demco Premier Series Custom Mounting Brackets item # DM8552030 and the Above-Bed Base Rails item # DM6071. This set up is custom fit and will provide you with a set of industry standard rails to mount a 5th wheel hitch to. For a Reese 5th wheel hitch that fits industry standard rails, I recommend the 16,000 lbs item # RP30047. This 5th wheel hitch has 2-jaw locking system that provides
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• Rail Kit Adapter for 2005 Chevy Silverado 2500HD with Underbed Fifth Wheel Rail Kit
  
• In 2005 Chevy didn't have an OEM fifth wheel rail kit but most likely someone installed a Reese Elite rail kit which means you could use the # RP30156 to convert it to a rail kit that your new Reese hitch can be used with.
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• Fifth Wheel Hitch Solutions for a 2011 Ford F-150 Super Crew with a 5-1/2 ft Bed
  
• There is a way to pull a fifth wheel trailer with a truck bed that is shorter than 6 feet like your 2011 Ford F-150 Super Crew. The clearance solution for trucks with such short beds is to install a sidewinder on the pin box of your trailer. Once installed you would have enough clearance to pull a fifth wheel trailer and make sharp turns. However, you will still need to plug some measurements in to a formula to be absolutely certain. To start, the center of the hitch pin jaws will
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• 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for 2017 GMC Sierra 3500 With Factory Puck System
  
• What Reese hitch - the model number - do you have? It may be possible to switch out the legs or use an adapter. But to know for sure I would have to know the model number of your current Reese hitch. If you can let me know I'd be happy to help.
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• Custom 5th Wheel Install Kit Recommended for Use with Air Spring Suspension on 2019 Ford F-150
  
• I appreciate the time you've spent researching all the different products; I'm happy to offer you my expert recommendation to facilitate your purchasing decision. The Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs # C16115 and the Reese 16K # RP30047 are very similar but I'm going to give the advantage to the Curt because of its autolocking jaw and excellent price point. The Reese Custom Installation Kit # RP50087-58 will pair up nicely with this hitch. To prevent
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• Recommended 16,000 lbs 5th Wheel Hitch
  
• Hey Lloyd that's an interesting measurement. All of our 5th wheel hitches like the 16,000 lbs Reese item # RP30047 fit standard 5th wheel rails spaced 22" on center front to back, which is actually closer to 21-13/16". You're awful close with 21-1/2" on center. What 5th wheel hitch are you currently using?
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• Installation of Reese Semi-Custom 5th Wheel Base Rail Kit for 2019 Ram 2500
  
• The Reese Semi-Custom Base Rail and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - Ram # RP30035-522 is a confirmed fit for your 2019 Ram 2500. I've attached the installation instructions for you of both the rails and the Ram adapter kit # RP58522 which is included in the kit.
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• Correct Reese 5th Wheel Install Kit for 2019 Ram 2500 with Overload Springs
  
• The correct Reese Inboard 5th Wheel Install Kit for a 2019 Ram 2500 is part # RP30035-522. This is a semi-custom kit which is designed for models with overload springs. The entire set of brackets cannot be obtained separately so you will need to purchase the entire kit.
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• Recommended 5th Wheel Install Kit for a 2015 Ram 2500
  
• Yes, the Reese Semi-Custom Base Rail and Installation Kit part # RP30035-522 will fit your 2015 Ram 2500 with coil spring rear suspension as long as you do not have the RamBox but this is only a semi custom kit which means there will still be drilling into the frame rails required. For a fully custom option that will not require any drilling into the frame rails I recommend the Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit part # RP50054-58. I have attached an install video on the custom
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• Fifth Wheel Rail Kit for 2019 Ram 2500 Short Bed without OEM Rail Kit
  
• The semi-custom fifth wheel rail kits like the Reese part # RP30035-522 do require frame drilling since the L-brackets need to attach to the frame of the truck where there aren't holes currently. For a fully custom fifth wheel rail kit that fits your truck you'd instead want the Reese part # RP50054-58 which does not require drilling into the truck frame of your 2019 Ram 2500. I attached an install video for this on a similar 2020 Ram 2500 for you to check out as well.
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• Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch Mounting Rails for Older Draw-Tite Hitch on 2019 Ram 2500
  
• If your 2019 Ram 2500 truck has the tow/prep package with the pucks in the bed, you could install your older industry-standard rail compatible Draw-Tite 16K slider using the # RP30154. The adapter would install into the pucks and provide industry standard bed rails compatible with your hitch. If you don't have the puck system, I'd recommend the Reese # RP30035-522 bracket/rail kit you'd looked at. The kit is compatible with vehicles equipped with overload springs and the factory air
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