Do Reese Fifth Wheel Rail Kits have Weight Capacities
Question:
What is the GTW for this type of universal rail kit. I ask because of the rails only having one bolt on each end secured to the “L” bracket attached to the frame and the other bolt only going through the beds sheet metal.
asked by: Jason
Helpful Expert Reply:
We've asked Reese before about the weight capacity of their fifth wheel rail kits like the part # RP30035 that you referenced and they have told us that the limiting factor will always be the hitch that is installed in the rails and the rail kit essentially will support the capacity of any fifth wheel hitch that is installed in them.
That includes overall trailer towing capacity and pin weight capacity which is the vertical weight the hitch puts down onto the rails.
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Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 10 Bolt
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Universal
- Above the Bed
- Reese
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