Can Reese 15k Fifth Wheel Hitch Tow a Trailer that Weighs 16,300 lbs

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I have a F250 with a 15000 lb fifth wheel hitch to haul our 11500 lb RV. I am looking at another RV the weighs 16300. Will the hitch and truck handle the heavier RV. Or will upgrading the hitch work..

asked by: Ronnie L

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You will definitely need a higher rated fifth wheel hitch than what you have now like with the Reese Select Plus part # RP30928 that you referenced which has a 20k capacity as a 15k rated hitch will not safely tow a trailer that weighs 16,300 lbs.

Your truck might have the capacity as well but since I don't know it's year and options I don't have a way to determine it's towing capacity.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Archie

6/30/2024

I have a 16k reese 5th wheel hitch, trailer is 11,655 lbs empty, 15,000 lbs gvwr. Is this hitch OK, or do I need a different hitch. Thank

Jameson C.

7/1/2024

@Archie Totally fine!

Answer 1

Hey Thomas, so B and W does have a fifth wheel hitch that fits the Reese above bed rails you have in the bed of your truck but the Companion that you mentioned does not as it only fits into B and W Turnoverball gooseneck hitches. So instead what you…

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Answer 2

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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Answer 3

I searched online for the owner's manual to find the capacities, and found the exact towing capacity for your 2016 Chevy Silverado 2500 with a short bed and 6.0L engine will depend on the cab size, and if you have 2WD or 4WD. From what I found,…

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Answer 4

You could install the Reese 20k fifth wheel hitch head and support part #30118 on the legs of your Pro Series 15k hitch and you'd have a hitch with a much tighter jaw design that would be really quiet and smooth.

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Answer 5

For a trailer that weighs 12.6k lbs there really wouldn't be an advantage to going with the 20k fifth wheel head part #30118 over the 16k part #PS30854. For an actual upgrade I would recommend the part #RP30047A. We have spoken with Cequent who…

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Answer 6

Yes, a 16k Reese fifth wheel hitch part #RP30047 will fit in the rails of your truck that had a Pro Series 15k hitch installed. Both of these hitches are designed to fit the same rails so this would be an easy swap.

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Answer 7

Your 2003 Dodge 2500 has a 6 ft bed so you will either need a slider fifth wheel hitch or need to swap the pin box out for a Sidewinder. This is so you can execute 90 degree turns. You will want to choose a fifth wheel hitch that is matched to the…

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Answer 8

You do not have to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch in a short bed truck. In many cases, truck beds shorter than 8 ft do not have enough clearance between the trailer and truck to execute sharp turns. This is why sliding hitches were invented. Due to…

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Answer 9

Thanks for the picture! I checked with Progressive Dynamics the replacement power converter you need for your Parallax Series 7300 Model 7345 is the Replacement Converter for Parallax/Magnetek or WFCO RV Power Centers - 45 Amp item #PD4645V.

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Answer 10

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 11

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 12

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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