Installing Reese Low Profile 5th Wheel Hitch on 2016 Ram 5500
Question:
I have a 2016 ram 5500 cab and chassis. My question is this part bolts right to the frame but my frame is 34in outside to outside and 28 inside to inside. so please help me see how this product bolts directly to my frame
asked by: Kevin M
Helpful Expert Reply:
For your 2016 Ram 5500, you will need to have some kind of brackets fabricated to install the Reese Low-Profile 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30054.
When the truck's frame is wider than the 5th wheel hitch, brackets need to be fabricated to secure the hitch to both the truck deck and the frame. Per the installation instructions, the hitch needs to be installed through a 1/2 inch steel plate under the deck, the 1/2 inch steel plate must be welded to brackets that are bolted to the truck chassis.
I have attached the installation instructions for the Low-Profile hitch for you.
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Reese Low-Profile 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 30,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Cab-and-Chassis
- 7500 lbs Vertical Load
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 9-1/2 - 12-1/2 Inch Tall
- Reese
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