Are 5th Wheel Universal Base Rail Kits a Fit Between Ford and Chevy Pickups
Question:
Fifth wheel receiver hitch Our fifth wheel receiver hitch is universal or the truck specific another words with a hitch from a 3500 Ford fit into a 3500 Chevy Silverado
asked by: Liz
Expert Reply:
Universal rails kits like the Reese # RP30035 are compatible with a wide variety of pickups including Ford F-350 and Chevy Silverado 3500 models. If you have custom brackets then they are not compatible between most pickups. If you can verify which kit you have and what the year/make/model is of the pickup you are wanting to install it in I can verify if it is compatible.
Please note that if you already have the Reese Rails # RP58058 and the brackets that come in the Kit # RP30439 you need new hardware # RP58504 if they have already been installed. This hardware is intended to be torqued only once so if you swap the kit between vehicles you need new hardware for every install.
The installation instructions for this rail kit have been linked for you as well as some review videos.
Products Referenced in This Question
Reese Universal Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches (No Base Rails) - 10 Bolt
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Brackets
- Universal
- Reese
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Reese Universal Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 10 Bolt
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Rails
- Universal
- Reese
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Replacement Hardware Kit for Reese 5th Wheel Base Rails - 10 Bolt
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Hardware
- Reese
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Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 10 Bolt
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Universal
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- Reese
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