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

Reese 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Ram OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package - 25,000 lbs
part number: RP30154

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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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• 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Use with a Lippert Turning Point Pin Box
  
• Since you have the Lippert Turning Point pin box you would not need a slider hitch such as # RP30051. You would need a fixed hitch such as # RP30047. The Turning Point pin box moves the pivot point of the trailer back which is why a slider hitch doesn't need to be used (and really shouldn't be used, especially not slid back). The Turning Point comes with a universal wedge to lock out the ability of the trailer to pivot at the hitch. But a custom wedge will do the job better. For the
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• Recommended Aftermarket Underbed Puck System for 2019 Chevy Silverado 3500
  
• For your 2019 Chevy Silverado 3500, the manufacturer puck system is not available in aftermarket but there is a very similar option to give you the 4 pucks. It is the Reese Under-Bed Rail and Installation Kit for Reese Elite Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP30868. This system is a confirmed fit for your truck and if you want to also add the 5th hole for the gooseneck you can do that using the Reese Elite Series Under-Bed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Head Kit - 25,000 lbs # RP30158. This
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• Dimensions of Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapters for Factory Rails on GM and Ram Trucks
  
• The distance between the pucks on the Reese Adapter for Ram # RP30154 is 39-1/8 by 30-1/2 inches. I had to contact Curt for their Adapter Rails for Curt Fifth Wheel Sliding Hitches # C16023 that fits the GM, and according to them the pucks measure approximately 27 by 20 inches.
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• Adjusting Fit Of Reese 5TH Wheel Rail Adapter To Fit the Bed Of a 2019 Ram 2500
  
• The Reese 5th Wheel Rail Adapter # RP30154 should have 2 different size pins that are installed on the adapter. I have attached a copy of the instructions below that shows the 2 different size pins on page 2. The rear pucks should receiver the larger pins on your 2019 Ram 2500. It will sometimes happen that the adapter will not fit the truck perfectly out of the box due to minor factory variances in either the truck or adapter. You can adjust the pins to be an exact fit in your bed if
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• Can Reese Elite 5th Wheel Hitch Be Used on 2019 Ram 3500 with Factory Pucks
  
• 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
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• Will the Reese 5th wheel Rail Adapter Work With Most Sliding Hitches
  
• Hi Fernando yes, when you use the Reese 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Ram OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package # RP30154 you can use B&W, Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Husky, Reese, and Valley above-bed 5th-wheel trailer hitches and most industry standard sliders.
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• Replacement Pins for Reese 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Ram OEM Puck System
  
• To replace the 4 linchpins that are used to secure the Reese 5th Wheel Rail Adapter # RP30154 to the OEM puck system on your 2021 Ram 2500 you need part # LP316 which is 1-3/8" long and has a 3/16" diameter.
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• How to Use a Reese 5th Wheel Hitch for the Ram Puck System on Industry Standard Rails
  
• There's not an adapter but there is a way to mount your Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch item # RP37FR to a set of 5th wheel rails in your 2000 Ford F-250. You can swap out the legs that fit the Ram puck system with the Replacement Legs for Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch item # RP96FR. These legs have the same 27,000 lbs capacity and work with industry standard base rails. The Replacement Legs item # RP96FR swap out pretty easily so it wouldn't take too long to get the ones for the Ram
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• Fifth Wheel Rail Kit to Install Demco AutoSlide Fifth Wheel Hitch in 2019 Chevy Silverado 3500
  
• The Demco Hijacker Autoslide hitch part # DM8550034 is a great hitch that can easily be used in the bed of your 2019 Chevy Silverado 3500 without the factory rail kit. Demco recommends their rail kit part # DM8552011-71 which is a confirmed fit for your 2019 Chevy Silverado 3500. This is a custom fit kit which means it will minimize drilling and install time when compared to a universal kit.
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• Recommendation for a Fifth Wheel Slider for 2016 Ram 2500 with OEM Prep Package
  
• Good news, I can help you find what you need for your 2016 Ram 2500. The Reese 5th Wheel Rail Adapter # RP30154 will allow you to mount a sliding hitch. It is important to note that this setup may still not give you the turning clearance you are looking for and you could instead go with a fixed hitch like # PS30121 and a Sidewinder, like the one that fits a Lippert 1621 box # RP34FR and has a weight rating of 20K, to accommodate that need. Sidewinders are designed to replace specific
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• Recommended 5th Wheel Rail Adapter For 2018 Ram 3500
  
• Thank you very much for your question, and yes we do sell legs for the Reese 5th wheel hitch. We just need the correct make and model of the product so we can recommend the correct parts. A picture will also help as well.
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• Recommended Rail Adapter for Existing Reese 5th Wheel Hitch on 2018 Ram with Factory Rail Kit
  
• The Reese 5th Wheel Rail Adapter # RP30154 referenced in your question is exactly what you need. This adapter will mount directly to the factory puck system on your 2018 Ram 3500 and provide you with industry standard, above-bed base rails. Your existing model 30866 Reese 5th Wheel Hitch, which is compatible with industry standard, above-bed base rails, will work perfectly with this adapter and allow you to easily switch to your new truck with your current hitch. I have attached a short
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• Parts Needed to Install B&W Companion Hitch in 2017 Ram 3500 with Hitch Prep Package
  
• You can take the head off of our B and W Companion hitch and install it on a base that's designed to fit the factory Ram rail kit of your 2017 Ram 3500. For that we have the part # BWRVB3600 for a fixed base which is what you'd need if you had a long bed truck. Or we have the part # BWRVB3670 which is a slider base. This is what you'd need if you have a short bed truck. Slider hitches are needed for short bed trucks so that you can make tight turns without cab interference.
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• How to Install PullRite SuperGlide 2900 In Factory Rail Kit of 2016 Ram
  
• The Pullrite 2900 is designed for industry standard 5th wheel rails. That means that the adapter part # RP30154 would be all that you would need to install the hitch in the bed of your 2016 Ram 2500. 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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• Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2016 RAM 3500 Short Bed w/ Puck System Towing 2015 Cedar Creek
  
• Although many trailer manufacturers are now designing their trailers with the tapered fronts to be more aerodynamic and also to help increase turning clearance, our hitch manufacturers are still going to recommend using a hitch with a slider opposed to a stationary hitch. Using a slider helps to compensate for the reduced turning clearance on a short bed pickup. Since your 2016 Ram 3500 will be equipped with the puck system, I recommend going with the Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
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• Can Curt Q24 Fifth Wheel Hitch for Ram Rail Kit be Converted to Above Bed Rails
  
• To allow your Curt Q24 fifth wheel hitch that was designed for Ram rail kits to fit a set of above bed rails you'd need to replace the legs of your current hitch with the part # # 16125-SK13.
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• Will the Reese 5th Wheel Adapter RP30154 for Ram Puck Systems Work w/ an Anderson 5th Wheel Hitch?
  
• Yes, it will! The Reese 5th Wheel Rail Adapter item # RP30154 is compatible with an Anderson 5th wheel hitch that attaches to industry standard rails. This adapter will drop right down into the pucks of the Ram factory prep package. Please note that the adapter will add 2" to the height of your Anderson hitch.
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• Does Reese RP30154 Rail Kit Adapter Work with 50008 Slider
  
• Yes, the Reese fifth wheel rail kit adapter part # RP30154 does work with the older Reese Select Plus 50008 slider base you mentioned.
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• Adapter Recommendation to Fit B and W Patriot Hitch in 2018 Ram 3500 with Factory Rail Kit
  
• The Reese Fifth Wheel Rail Adapter part # RP30154 is the correct kit to fit the factory rail kit of your 2018 Ram 3500 and allow you to install your B and W Patriot fifth wheel hitch part # BWRVK3255.
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