Can Legs of Reese M5 Fifth Wheel Hitch for Ford Truck be Adapted to Fit GM Pucks

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I bought the 27k version of this full hitch for a 2021 ford. Can i use these legs with that 27k head I had for my ford

asked by: Mike

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Expert Reply:

Hey Mike, you can swap the leg kits of the Reese M5 hitches to allow them to fit different truck puck kits. So if you wanted to swap the Ford setup you have now to fit a GM rail kit you'd want the part # RP86FR that you referenced. This will fit the rail kit of the 2020 to present GM trucks. How did you like the M5?

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Mike

2/26/2026

Thank you very much for the quick response! I like the M5 just fine. Next full hitch I purchase will be a sliding hitch

Jameson C.

2/26/2026

@Mike Nice! Yeah sliders are nice as you can get more turning clearance if needed!

Answer 1

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Can Legs of Reese M5 Fifth Wheel Hitch for Ford Truck be Adapted to Fit GM Pucks

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