Can Reese 15k Fifth Wheel Hitch Tow a Trailer that Weighs 16,300 lbs
Updated 07/01/2024 | Published 08/31/2020
Question:
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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Expert Reply:
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.
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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