Do Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Rails have a Weight Capacity
Question:
I have a 2006 dodge with the custom reese frame rails for a 5th wheel. What is the rating for the lbs towable on the frame rails not just the 16,000 hitch
asked by: Alan
Expert Reply:
The Reese base rails do not have a listed capacity because they are limited to the capacity of the truck. But you always go by the lowest rated component in the system. So if the truck had a gross trailer weight capacity of 15,000 pounds then that is the most you could tow even though the hitch is rated for 16,000 pounds.
The reverse is also true, if the truck was rated for 18,000 pounds you would be limited to the 16K of the hitch.
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Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 10 Bolt
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
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- Above the Bed
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