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

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

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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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• Compatibility of Reese # RP30156 Under Bed Rail Adapter on 2015 Ford F250 With Tow/Prep Package
  
• You're correct. The # RP30156 adapter will install into the pucks provided by the under bed factory tow/prep package. The adapter will provide above bed rails for the # RP30051 to attach. Rather than the # RP30051, I'd recommend the # RP30075. The RP30075 utilizes a round tube design instead of a square tube design which will provide a much more smooth transition when sliding. If you need to install a 7-way trailer connector in the truck bed, you can do so using part # 41157. I've
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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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