Wedge to Use with Reese M5 Fifth Wheel Hitch

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Does hitch have a wedge that can be used with it?

asked by: Wes

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Expert Reply:

Yes, the Sidewinder wedge part # RP44FR is the correct wedge to use with the Reese M5 hitches like the part # RP75VR.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Yes, the Reese Revolution pin box and the Reese M5 Series 5th wheel hitches such as #RP30921 are compatible with each other. You will just need the appropriate custom wedge #RP44FR. Since you are using a Revolution pin box I recommend using the fixed…

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Answer 2

According to the install instructions for the Reese M5 27K 5th Wheel Hitch #RP30922 as of September 2018, the 5/8" bolts that attach the legs to the center section need to be torqued down to 170 ft.lbs.

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Answer 3

The 'universal' wedge included with the Reese Sidewinder works fairly well with the Reese M5 #RP30918 5th wheel hitch, but our customers tell us that the #RP44FR which is specifically designed for the M5 hitch would fit and work the best.

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Answer 4

The height adjustment procedure for a 5th wheel hitch will be dependent on that particular hitch but most of the options from Reese have the same procedure which entails unbolting the center section, moving the center section up to the next set of…

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Answer 5

A Reese Revolution and a Sidewinder Pin Box are essentially the same thing. It is simply called a Revolution when it comes as OEM/factory equipment on a trailer. The aftermarket product is called the Sidewinder. There are some very minor differences…

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Answer 6

My research on the Forest River website shows that their Rockwood Series of 5th wheel trailers currently comes equipped with a Reese Revolution hitch. The gross weights (GVWR) of the various Rockwood-series trailers varies considerably across models…

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Answer 7

Yes, you can use a stationary 5th wheel hitch like the Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package #RP30918 with your 2018 Ram 2500 with a 6-1/2 foot bed. A sliding hitch is what we typically recommend to make sure you have enough…

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Answer 8

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 9

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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Answer 10

Thank you for the photo of your 2016 Ram 3500's bed rail which sits 59-inches above ground. You are correct that the recommended minimum clearance between a bed rail and the underside of the trailer's overhang is 5 to 6-inches, as shown in…

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Answer 11

I spoke with my contact at Trailair and from your serial number we were able to determine that your trailer came with a 1621 HD pin box which is a long pin box style. I was unable to obtain the exact part number for your Trailair pin box but from the…

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Answer 12

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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