Can Reese Elite 5th Wheel Hitch Be Used on 2019 Ram 3500 with Factory Pucks

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I have a Reese elite 5th wheel hitch re26.5 the hitch has pucks to mount how do I mount the hitch with your adaptor I have a 2019 ram 3500 heavy duty pick up

asked by: Joe I

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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 the Ford factory puck systems.

I know it's probably not what you wanted to hear, but your only option will be to obtain a brand new hitch that's designed for the Ram puck system. Since the Reese Elite is a really quality hitch, you might be able to sell it for enough cover most of the cost of a new one.

For your Ram 3500 I specifically recommend the Reese M5 # RP30918 that will drop right onto the factory pucks, features a single-piece jaw that wraps completely around the trailer's king pin for a secure connection and smooth ride (and is always ready to use without having to manually open it up), and a fully articulating head that greatly reduces chucking. It has a 20,000 pound towing weight capacity and comes with a limited lifetime warranty.

I have attached a short video review that you can check out as well.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Mike D.

4/19/2020

I have a 2017 Ram 2500 with the OEM towing prep package. I have a 15 yr old Reese hitch 30051 w/Slider and the Reese adapter #30154.I am looking to upgrade my hitch to something quieter with a smoother ride. My fifth wheel GVWR is 16,500 pounds.What hitches would you recommend that are compatible with the 30154 adapter, or dont need an adapter that would improve our ride. Looked at the Reese Elite, are the Curts compatible or would I need a different adapter? Any others you would recommend?I did look at the B&W companion, but the weight scares me. My wife and I would not be able to take it in and out of the truck bed.Thanks,

Chris R.

4/21/2020

To upgrade your ride quality I think you'll be really happy with the Reese Select Plus # RP30084, which will mount to your existing adapter. This particular model features a single hook jaw (as opposed to the dual jaw on your current hitch) that will provide a much tighter connection with the trailer king pin. This very connection is what contributes most of the movement and noise with a 5th wheel setup, so just this upgrade will give you a noticeably smoother ride. The 9" wide funnel will also help a lot with hookup.

Mike D.

4/21/2020

Thanks Chris, one other question as I have been researching. How does the RP30084 compare to the M5 series, I think I would need the RP30918? it appears that is fairly new, so I have not been able to find many reviews on it. Thanks,

Chris R.

4/23/2020

The Reese M5 # RP30918 is a really nice hitch. It's really pretty similar to the Select Plus but a main upgrade would be the fully articulating head (the Select Plus has a 4-Way pivoting head) which just contributes to an even smoother ride. The one concern I would have though is it's not a sliding model. I was operating under the assumption that you have a short bed truck since your current unit is a slider - a fixed hitch like this may not give you the cab clearance needed to make sharper turns.

Answer 1

The only way the Reese M5 fifth wheel hitch part #RP30918 could fit your 2017 Ram 2500 is if you had Ram install the Mopar rail kit at a Ram dealer. They will install it after the fact so this would work. Otherwise to do an underbed fifth wheel hitch…

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Answer 2

The Reese Elite/Signature series 5th wheel hitches like the 18K model #RP30142 and the 26K model #RP30871 are made specifically for the Ford factory 5th wheel prep package. As you noted these hitches will not fit into the similar puck system in the…

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Answer 3

I do have an option for a 2020 Ram 3500 but the Reese 18K Signature Series 5th Wheel Hitch is not compatible nor is than any adapter that will allow it to be. Instead, I recommend the Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part #RP30918 which is an updated…

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Answer 4

You will need to use a different 5th wheel hitch for the puck system on your 2022 Ram 3500 as the Reese Signature Series hitches were designed to fit the Ford OEM puck systems and the Reese Elite underbed systems. Since it sounds like you like the…

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Answer 5

There are several 5th wheel hitches that will fit nicely onto your 2021 Ram 2500, however, the Reese Elite Series 5th Wheel unfortunately does not have a way to pair up to your vehicle. Reese has designed the Elite hitches to work with Ford puck…

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Answer 6

The two best options from what you mentioned are the Reese M5 part #RP30918 and the Companion #BWRVK3600. If you wanted to go with a Curt the A25 part #C16046 would be the better option as this essentially is the updated version of the Q series with…

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Answer 7

Curt manufacturers the Mopar hitches. The Mopar 20,000 lb. hitch is essentially the Curt Q20 5th wheel hitch, which is not compatible with rotating pin boxes like a sidewinder. The reason for this doesn't have to do with a wedge, the head on the…

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Answer 8

On the Reese M5 #RP30918, you are correct that the small circle above the jaws is a grease fitting. According to Reese you will need a grease gun like part #L30132 with a grease needle adapter, which is available at most parts stores.

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Answer 9

The jaws on a trailer hitch do make a big difference in terms of the quality of the hitch, and though that is not the only factor it is certainly an important one. Like any product, fifth wheel hitches come in different styles and price points, with…

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Answer 10

The Ram hitch prep package of your 2014 Ram 3500 has much wider spaced install-pucks than the standard Elite hitch foot print so you would have to go with a new hitch. What you would need is the Reese Hitch part #RP30918 as this is a similar style…

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Answer 11

According to Reese some of 5th wheel trailer hitch #RP30918 for your 2016 Ram 3500 are assembled and some are not. It looks like the ones they send to us are not assembled. But there really isn't a whole lot to the assembly and installation. I…

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Answer 12

To a certain extent, this is completely normal and should be expected since the trailer and the vehicle are not one piece; the connection between the two isn't perfect, so it's inevitable that there's some slop between them. You could…

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