Are Fifth Wheel Mounting Rails Available Separately from the Frame Mounting Brackets
Published 09/11/2015
Question:
Hi. We are looking for a rail kit for our sliding 5th wheel hitch. The old rails were seriously injured in an accident that the hitch was not in, so we only need the rails, not the hitch. Do you sell them separately? Thank you
asked by: Pat K
Expert Reply:
Since there was an accident involved, I'd closely examine the trucks frame to ensure it's still capable of towing safely.
Since the bed rails were damaged, it's extremely likely that the brackets and hardware that join the bed rails to the truck have been damaged or compromised as well. I'd highly recommend replacing the entire installation kit, using part # RP30035.
Rails are sold separately, such as the Reese # RP58058 but you'll want to ensure that the base rails and frame brackets you use are from the same manufacturer. If you use rails and brackets from different manufacturers, you could end up with an unknown weight capacity, which could be dangerous.
If your brackets are manufactured by a different company, I'd be happy to make a recommendation if you'd care to reply with the name of the manufacturer.
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