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• Compatibility of B&W Gooseneck Hitch and Offset Ball with Andersen Ultimate Hitch on 2018 F-150 5.5
  For your 2018 Ford F-150 with 5.5 foot bed, the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit # BW77FR is the correct fit. You will want to use the 4 inch offset ball # BWGNXA4085 because the bed is shorter than 6 feet. This offset ball will work with the Andersen Ultimate Hitch but you will still need to be careful with turning clearances due to the short bed and Super Crew Cab. The Andersen hitch will require the shorter 3237 coupler tube in place of the...
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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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• Troubleshooting Reese Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch That Won't Lock Into Maneuver Position
  If your Reese Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch like the Kwik-Slide # RP30051 is not locking in the maneuver position then I first just recommend making sure that the legs are mounted squarely in the base rails. Sometimes when a sliding hitch doesn't lock into position it's simply a matter of the legs being out of line so that the slider gets bound up. If this looks fine then there might be an issue with the springs that secure the locking arm. Check to see if you can easily move the locking arm...
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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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• 5th Wheel Base Rail Kit for 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Extended Cab Pickup
  On your 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 the towing capacity of your trailer and the bed size are the two big issues. The towing capacity can range between 3,600 lbs to 8,100 lbs depending on how it is equipped. Since there are several different options your truck could have you will want to check the owners manual of your truck to determine what the towing capacity of your specific vehicle is. The sticker inside your driver's door is also a great resource for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of your...
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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 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 Reese...
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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 be...
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• Best 5th Wheel Hitch for Towing a 2012 Heartland Greystone 27RK with a 2018 Ford F-350 6-3/4 Bed
  Thank you for all of the information, it really helped to narrow down what you are needing. Typically I would say that you would need a 5th wheel hitch with a height of 13 inches so that your trailer can ride level (52.5 - 39.5 = 13), but since that will leave only 2 inches of space between your trailer overhang and the bedrails of your 2018 Ford F-350 Super Duty we will need to look at something else. We recommend having at least 5 - 6 inches of space between your trailer and the bedrails...
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• Can 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 Tow 5th Wheel Trailer
  Your 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 is capable of towing a fifth wheel trailer. Your trailer's overall towing capacity will be the weight of the trailer it can tow. The trailer's pin weight does not factor into the bed's pay load directly either. Email me back with the bed length of your truck and I'll get you all setup. But in the mean time if you have a long bed truck you'd want a fixed hitch since you don't need a slider for turning clearance. So for that the Reese Hitch Part # RP30047...
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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 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 Sidewinder...
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• How Much Does the Reese 16K 5th Wheel Hitch and Slider Weigh and How do you Dismantle the Hitch
  The Reese 16K Fifth Wheel Hitch with Slider, # RP30051, consists of the head, # RP58146, the crossmember head support, # RP58147, and the square tube slider, # RP30048. The head weighs approximately 55 lbs, the crossmember weights approximately 37 lbs and the slider legs weigh approximately 60 lbs. The slider legs are held to the base rails using pins and clips, the crossmember is held to the slider legs u sing bolts and the head unit is held to the crossmember using pins and clips. We...
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• What 5th Wheel Rail Kit For Reese 5th Wheel Hitch On 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500
  Hello Rob, thanks for reaching out. The Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30051 installs to industry standard 5th wheel rails. We do offer a kit for your 2022 Silverado 2500, and for that I recommend the following: - B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # BWRVK2505 This comes with all hardware, brackets and industry standard rails. Are you needing to add a 7-way to the bed of your truck too? If so, use the Curt # C53CR.
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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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• 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. The...
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• Can Reese Slider Fifth Wheel Hitch # RP30051 Fit 2025 Ram 1500 6-1/2 ft Bed
  Hey Lenore, yes the Reese slider fifth wheel hitch part # RP30051 that you referenced can fit your 2025 Ram 1500 but you will need to have a set of above bed fifth wheel rails installed in your truck bed. For that we have the Curt # C16307-204 if you didn't have a set of rails already. Do you have rails by chance?
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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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• 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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• 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 can...
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