Do Reese Fifth Wheel Rail Kits have Weight Capacities

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What is the GTW for this type of universal rail kit. I ask because of the rails only having one bolt on each end secured to the “L” bracket attached to the frame and the other bolt only going through the beds sheet metal.

asked by: Jason

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We've asked Reese before about the weight capacity of their fifth wheel rail kits like the part # RP30035 that you referenced and they have told us that the limiting factor will always be the hitch that is installed in the rails and the rail kit essentially will support the capacity of any fifth wheel hitch that is installed in them.

That includes overall trailer towing capacity and pin weight capacity which is the vertical weight the hitch puts down onto the rails.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Unfortunately, EcoHitch had to change the design of the Front Hitch #EH37FR which fits your 2021 Ram 2500 due to Ram moving the front radar sensors inside the panel where the Hitch #306-X7900 you found fit on the previous generation trucks.

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Answer 2

We have had Cequent the maker of Reese 5th wheel rails, #RP30035, in to train us. They state that their rails are stong enough for the truck's capacity is a way of helping people stay within the limits of their vehicle. We have had trucks that…

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Most of our customers install these hitches themselves. Some have a mechanic install them. Either way, I will email you the instructions in a separate email. If you decide to have someone install the hitch for you, I recommend printing the…

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Answer 4

Hello Steven, thanks for reaching out. The EcoHitch Front Hitch #EH79CR is the correct fit for the 2016 Ford Transit T350. I am sorry to say there is no online version of the instructions. They only exist as the paper instructions that come with the…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 6

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Since the pin weight of your camper is 2.1k, I recommend going with the LoadLifter 5000 opposed to the 7500. While technically there is not reason you couldn't use the 7500 kit, it really is not necessary for a camper like yours. Generally the…

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Answer 10

Hi Fred! The Firestone Ride-Rite Air Bags w/ Easy Mount Compressor - Wireless Control - Single Path - 5,000 lbs #F24XV will indeed fit your 2025 Ram 2500 with the factory puck system. The only vehicles it won't fit are ones that have the factory…

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Hey, Michael! Thanks for reaching out. Yes, we do carry a front mount hitch for your 2025 Ram 2500 diesel. The EcoHitch Hidden Front Mount #EH37FR will fit both diesel and non-diesel models, but it will not fit the Power Wagon models. There’s no…

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Hey John, thanks for the picture of your truck bed! To install a set of 5th wheel rails in your 2022 Ram 2500, I recommend the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails item #BWRVK2602. This set of rails are industry standard so they'll work…

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