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Custom outboard brackets dramatically reduce the amount of drilling and time required to install your fifth-wheel trailer hitch. Hardware included. Extended-length base rails (RP30153) sold separately.
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Hello, etrailer neighbors. I'm Steve here at etrailer.com. Today we're looking at these Reese Quick Install custom outboard brackets for your fifth wheel trailer hitches. Now folks, this is a fit guided item. Again, it's a custom outboard bracket. It does fit the years 03 through 2013, different Dodge Ram pickups, both the 25 and 3,500, both bed lengths, but there are some variations in there.
So please, please check our fit guide, etrailer.com, go to the top center of the page, enter your year, make and model of your truck, make sure you're getting the right parts for your specific vehicle. Again, check the fit guide. So folks, these install brackets will mount beneath your truck bed to provide attachment points for those fifth row rails. Now those rails are sold separately. We recommend extended length bed rails with this particular kit to match up with the long bracket tree here.
Now those brackets will sit in the bed of the truck or those rails rather and allow the installation of your fifth wheel trailer hitch onto the rails once those are inside the bed of your truck. Now again, folks, these custom outboard brackets, they will simply mount into the existing holes in your vehicle's frame. So it's gonna minimize drilling and measuring, should be a fairly quick and simple, straightforward install. It's gonna come with instructions. Make sure you follow the instructions, make sure you're installing it correctly the first time.
Now, one good thing with these, according to Curt and according to our installers as well, because we've done a lot of these here at etrailer, you do cut down the installation time by more than half compared with the universal bracket systems that are out there. So if you're looking for speed, longevity, and just ease of installation, I highly recommend custom brackets. Whether you get these or a different brand, I highly recommend custom. Now, I've kind of mocked this up as you can see. So you get all the hardware you see here, there's two different brackets.
You got these brackets, spacers, and the bolts, locking hardware as far as lock washers and the nuts, and you get all these different bolts and one zip tie. So the hardware for affixing the brackets to the frame is included. Keep in mind, you may or may not use all of these, so keep that in mind. Again, you have spacers that come with these. You've got thin ones and you've got some slightly larger ones. And then again, you're getting two other brackets. All the metal here is a high, high, sturdy, hardened steel, but it has a nice black powder coat finish and that's gonna resist corrosion, rust, that kind of stuff, and again, it has a nice limited lifetime warranty. And again, these are for the Dodge Ram pickup trucks. Again, check our fit guide, etrailer.com. Make sure you're getting the right parts the first time for your specific vehicle and for your fitment. Well, folks, once again, that's been our look at the Reese Custom quick install outboard brackets for your fifth wheel trailer hitches. Again, check your fit guide etrailer.com, get the right parts the first time. I'm Steven, thanks so much for watching, and have a great day.
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (576 Customer Reviews)
Custom outboard brackets dramatically reduce the amount of drilling and time required to install your fifth-wheel trailer hitch. Hardware included. Extended-length base rails (RP30153) sold separately.The item looks great but the brackets are both for the passenger side of the truck. I called and etrailer is shipping out another set. My only real complaint is delayed shipping and I am now running behind on my install.
Ordered this hitch for my 03 ram 3500 shortbed and didnt get a chance to install it untill 2 months later. Which is when i noticed it was missing some hardware. I contacted etrailer and they shipped me the missing hardware at no cost to me, how can you beat that anyone else would have said go pound salt its been 2months . The installation was cut and dry with good instructions. I like how the hitch installed onto the frame and the quality of the parts its built heavy, its agriculture approved lol. Thanks again etrailer for the unbeatable price and fantastic customer service
Upgraded my truck to a 2019 F250 Superduty. Received my new rail kit and mounting brackets. Fits perfect!
Installation was good and very happy. Thank you
This did not fit my truck right. Front brackets fit fine. The rear brackets lined up with all the holes but the chassis strap brackets are wrong. The spacers are also too short. Contacted e trailer. They checked inventory said their boxes were all wrong also. They contacted the mfg and i waited a month only to get a box of bolts and spacers and no straps. Had to have some fabbed locally. This is for my 2024 silverado 2500 custom.
Instructions not clear enough/descriptive. Took 4 hours for my mechanic to install. would have been much simpler to loosen and lift box instead of taking everything apart as per instructions. Product seems good will know how it works after hitching up trailer.
Five hours to install; which included a half hour searching for the key to the padlock on my spare. E-Trailer linked me to an installation video which really helped. I took my time and measured three times before I drilled the bed. Installation is a lot easier with someone to hold the bolts from the top. I fabricated mounting brackets on my last truck, but these were worth the money and I didn't have to drill the frame! Good design and straight-forward installation. My only issue was the video didn't show one bolt install that secured the driver's side rear bracket to the bottom of the frame. I was going off the video only and wasn't using the written instructions. Make sure you go step by step using both. Also, some parts are clearly for a different application so there will be a few parts left over. My experience with e-trailer was awesome.
Very happy how soon the product I ordered was at my door step. 3 days after I ordered it. Put the base to my 5th wheel on my 2017 250 diesel sd took me around 5 hrs, would have been faster with 2 people. The base fit my husky 16k prefect when I done torquing all the bolts. Going to use this hitch to pull my 29.5 Durango EZ 1500.
The costom bracket kit is of heavy steel,powder coated for protection, from your video it is going to be a lot easier to install and save time,alot less drilling and mounting of components, I am very satisfied with this product and cannot wait to install it on my 2013 Ford f150,will be pulling a 25 foot 5th wheel camper, thanks trailer for a great product
I did not use this item in my institution and was returned because I had the bed replaced with a flat bed and they used the factory placed holes in their insulation. Designed new attachment plates and had them fabricated in a local machine shop, attached using 3 half inch harder bolts each and all is working well.
Very easy to install. Measure twice, drill once. I used every piece of galvanic corrosion tape to protect the aluminum bed in the kit, probably could have used a little more. Even though I painted the edge of the holes after drilling, maybe some sort of insulator could be used there also.
We ordered a bracket kit for our new 2017 F350. It was needed to install our Reese fifth wheel. which we use to pull our RV. Product was on back order by manufacturer, however Delisa at Etrailer diligently kept us very informed with updates & shipping status. My husband & son were able to install in a couple of hours. Looks great, outstanding craftsmanship & over exceeded our expectations! We would highly recommend!!!!!
Still waiting for my package that was supposed to be here yesterday. It's been bouncing around 2 states clear on the other end of the country. I'll change my review if it ever shows up at my door.
Fit good and easy to install
They fit truck just like they were supposed too. Couple hr install with having to remove spare tire and heat shields to get access to bolt locations. Been supporting fifth wheel through thousands of miles. Thanks for helping me find right product for my truck!
Fits great and works well on my 2005 Sierra 1500 ( 5 1/2 )short bed.
The product was fine but the service from the etrailer folks Is excellent. I had issues with my order (my fault) and they did everything they needed to do to get my issues resolved. Their service was very much appreciated!
The kit arrived within a few days-very happy about that. very easy to install. the directions were clear and pictures good. I went to the trouble of using a sharpie to mark the part numbers on everything before I started just to keep to all straight.
I would note that on the 2017 F350 diesel the only problem bolt was on the driver side inline with the DEF tank. long skinny arms with flexible wrist is ideal (not what I have). I would also suggest taping the shims onto the outboard frame brackets to save yourself some frustrations. otherwise they are difficult to get and keep in place, especially on the driver side.
the two nuts that go inside the frame tube come on/with a nice handle although a bit light on the wield. here again save yourself and tape the shims on before you try to insert two things into that hole, align and fasten the bolt-by yourself. I used an extension with wobble head and socket to turn the bolt while holding the nut "assembly" in place.
I did remove the rear wheels and fender well liner-a must.
Lastly, great customer service on the phone. Pleasant and patient answering questions.
Wayde C - Montana
Installing 2017 5th wheel brackets and rails . Thankyou for your service in sending me the right parts for my F250 . Took about 4 hrs to install and all holes were perfect in the side brackets . Just had to drill for the rail. I’d recommend your service...
Used it 3 times so far, does what it’s supposed to, the brackets fit the frame very good. Very happy with the setup.
Great product. Easy to order, easy inst all
What an interesting product to install. The mounting to the frame is easy. Getting the bolts through the bed and putting the nuts and washers on the bottom take a lot of patience. There is not a lot of room for your hands to fit between the bed and the frame. I took my spare tire down and I was able to sit under my truck that helped a lot.
Bryan
Perfect fit, easy install. Appears to be be a quality product. Shipping was both great and terrible. The brackets sit at my UPS 2 days before they would deliver. UPS kept showing processing for delivery.
Awesome service
Received my order fast with two days
I highly recommend etrailer for all your needs
I am delighted with my 5th wheel hitch, it works great
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