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

Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
part number: RP50054-58

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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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• How to Tow Fifth Wheel Trailer with 2015 Ram 2500 Short Bed with Ram Box
  
• I have a solution for you, but the problem with the Ram Box is that is that it puts the rails of the bed too close together and it causes interference with the pin box of the trailer around corners. We have heard several customers say that with a Sidewinder pin box they were able to tow a fifth wheel trailer with a truck with a Ram Box. Sidewinders move the pivot point higher so the Ram Box wouldn't interfere. The only problem is that Sidewinder hasn't officially said that you can
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• How to Get Replacement Mounting Hardware for a Trailer Hitch on a 2020 Ram 2500
  
• David, 'm not sure what hitch you have so I can't guarantee that we have replacement hardware but typically when this comes up you can use # RHK go get a complete replacement hardware kit. You'd just need to enter the hitch's item number in the box and we'll get the replacement hardware for you, but if It's a hitch we don't carry we aren't going to be able to help. If you let me know below what you have I'd be happy to cross check to see if we can help you out.
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• Curt Fifth Wheel Bracket Kit that Fits 2016 Ram 2500
  
• Sometimes the brand is stamped into the rails, but that's not always the case. Do you have a set of rails installed in a truck that you are looking for a brand for or are the rails not installed in anything at all.
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• Does Reese Fifth Wheel Rail Kit RP50054-58 Work with Reese Round Tube Slider Hitch
  
• Yes, the Reese fifth wheel install rail kit part # RP50054-58 does work with a Reese round tube slider hitch like you have.
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• Distance from Rear of Bed to Rear Rail of Reese 5th Wheel Rail Kit for 2020 Ram 2500 Short Bed
  
• Yes, 26-1/4 inches is the correct distance from rear edge of the truck bed to the rear edge of the rear rail of the Reese fifth wheel rail kit part # RP50054-58 that fits your 2020 Ram 2500. 28-3/16 inch is for the long bed trucks.
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• Can I Reuse 5th Wheel Base Rails With New Mounting Brackets In A Different Vehicle
  
• Typically if your rails and brackets are from the same brand they're pretty universal, but there are a few outliers (older versions) out there that might not match up perfectly so I would need to know the part number of the rails in order to confirm that they're compatible. The Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails # RP50054-58 you referenced is made up of part # RP50054 for the brackets and part # RP58058 for the rails. If you wanted to you could just order the
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• B&W Turnoverball with Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
  
• It does appear that the Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches, # RP50054-58, will work with your B&W Turnoverball Underbed, # BWGNRK1012. I was unable to have Reese confirm but it has brackets similar to that of the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches, # BWRVK2602 and B & W did confirm their two kits can be used together.
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• Will Pullrite Super Glide Work With Curt or Reese Fifth Wheel Base Rails on 2018 Ram 2500
  
• The only Pullrite Super Glide fifth wheel hitch that will work with either the Curt # C16427-204 or Reese # RP50054-58 custom base rails is the Pullrite that is the ISR Series (the ISR stands for "industry standard rails"). Though we do not carry these hitches I believe that would be the 2700 or 2900 models of Super Glide. As for the price difference there are regular fluctuations based on a number of factors but it isn't quality or hardware. Both these install kits come with the hardware
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• How to Install a Reese 5th Wheel Hitch on a 2014 Ram 2500
  
• In order to install a Reese 5th Wheel Hitch on a 2014 Ram 2500 assuming the hitch mounts using industry standard rails (ISR) you will want to use the Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit part # RP50054-58 if the truck did not come with the factory rail kit or the Reese 5th Wheel Rail Adapter part # RP30154 if the truck did come with the factory rail kit. I have attached a photo of what the factory rail kit looks like. If you do not know whether or not the Reese 5th Wheel Hitch
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• Fifth Wheel Hitch and Rail Kit Recommendation for a 2015 Ram 2500 Long Bed
  
• It sounds like your 2015 Ram 2500 long bed does not have the factory hitch prep package. The truck beds are the same for either setup so you will see the areas of the bed where a puck would be even with out the package. For a fifth wheel rail kit you would want a custom kit that would minimize drilling and install time like the part # RP50054-58. For a hitch the part # RP30033 would be a great option. I attached a review video for you to check out as well.
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• Fifth Wheel Rail Kit for 2016 Ram 2500 with Husky Fifth Wheel Hitch
  
• For a custom fit fifth wheel rail kit for your 2016 Ram 2500 that also fits your Husky hitch you'd want the Reese part # RP50054-58 which due to it's industry standard rail design fits Husky, Reese, Curt, and most Demco hitches among others. There isn't a similar Husky rail kit that fits your truck at this time.
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• Solutions For Fifth Wheel Trailer that is Too Tall to Tow Trailer Level with Ram Rail Kit Adapter
  
• The best solution I can make for you would be to go with a shorter fifth wheel hitch. The shortest slider hitch we have for with a 20k capacity is the Pro Series part # PS30121 which is adjustable in height from 13-17 inches. Since I do not know what slider hitch you have right now I do not know how this would compare to what you have. Otherwise you could raise the trailer suspension with and over under kit. You can do this by moving the axles from being above the leaf springs to below
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• Correct Reese 5th Wheel Brackets and Rails for 2015 Ram 2500
  
• The correct Reese fifth wheel install kit for a 2015 Ram 2500 is the Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit part # RP50054-58 which contains the brackets part # RP50054 and rails part # RP58058.
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• Installation of Reese Custom Base Rail Kit on 2019 Ram 2500
  
• The Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP50054-58 does not use the lock washers on your particular vehicle. It will only use the conical washer and nut on the underside of the bed.
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• Parts Needed to Install Curt C16115 E16 5th Wheel Hitch on 2017 Ram 2500
  
• It looks like you have the Curt # C16115 E16 5th wheel hitch and possibly the Curt # C16100 universal install kit. Although the hitch will work fine in your truck, the install kit isn't compatible with your Ram 2500 according to Curt, but we do have options that would work for you.. The Reese # RP50054-58 install kit you'd looked at would work great for you, but if the bed rails you show in your photo are from Reese, you'd just need the # RP50054 brackets and a # RP58504 hardware kit,
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• 5th Wheel Rail Kit Recommendation for 2016 Ram 2500 for Husky Slider HItch
  
• Valley is no longer in business so we don't have the rail kits they once offered but we do have rail kits with new rails that would work and fit well. For that you would want a custom rail kit for your 2016 Ram 2500 like the part # RP50054-58 which will minimize drilling and install time when compared to a universal kit.
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• FIfth Wheel Rail Kit Recommendation for Reese Titan Hitch in 2017 Ram 2500 Short Bed
  
• For your 2017 Ram 2500 without the factory rail kit the correct fifth wheel rail kit you would want is the Reese kit part # RP50054-58. This is a custom fit rail kit for your truck that will install much easier and faster than a universal kit. Plus it will minimize drilling. This will work well with the Reese hitch # RP30047 that you have.
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• Fifth Wheel Hitch Reese Installation Kit for 2015 Ram 2500
  
• The Reese Quick-Install Custom Base Rails and Installation Kit # RP50054-58 is similar to the Reese Quick-Install Custom Base Rails and Outboard Install Kit # RP56009-53. Both base rails will work with fifth wheel hitches that use the standard above-bed base rails. The biggest difference between these rails is that the # RP56009-53 will be much easier to install than the other kit because of the way the outboard install brackets face and the length of the base rails. You will not have
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• Will Reese Custom 5th Wheel Brackets for 2016 Ram 2500 Fit Rails from Reese Universal Install Kit
  
• Yes, the custom brackets # RP50054 are compatible with the rails from the universal kit # RP30035 for your 2016 Ram 2500. You will also need installation hardware # RP58430 to attach the rails to the new brackets because the original hardware can't be used; it was meant to be torqued down just once and not reused.
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• How to Install Fifth Wheel Hitch in Bed of Truck with B&W Turnoverball Hitch Installed
  
• Fifth wheel rail kits like the Reese kit part # RP50054-58 do not fit with B&W Turnoverball gooseneck hitches installed at the same time. They would interfere with each other. Your best option would be to use the B and W Companion Slider hitch # BWRVK3400 which is a slider hitch that fits directly to the Turnoverball gooseneck hitch you have without needing any type of rail. If you already have a slider hitch though and do need a set of rails like what the Reese kit offers you could
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