Expert Answers about Chevrolet Fifth Wheel Installation Kit

• Does Reese Custom Fifth Wheel Rail Kit # RP50081-58 Fit with Reese Hitch RP30047
• The Reese fifth wheel rail kit part # RP50081-58 that you referenced is a fit with your Reese fifth wheel hitch part # RP30047. The only drilling needed to install this kit will be from the top of the truck bed through the rail to the underside of the bed. I confirmed this by checking the install instructions that I attached to this page as well.
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• Increasing Ground Clearance For Landing Gear On fifth Wheel Trailer
• When you are pulling your fifth wheel trailer you want the setup to be as level as possible. You did not say if the back of the truck is sagging or if the nose of the trailer is pointing down so the first thing I recommend is making sure everything is installed correctly. We do not recommend using a lift kit on a truck because it will typically cause the towing setup to be uneven and not level. If the trailer is not level you can see if the pin box can be mounted to create more clearance...
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• Why is a B and W Install Kit Required to Install Fifth Wheel Hitch in a 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500
• In order to install the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # BWRVK3400-5W in your 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500 short bed you have to first install a rail kit in the bed of the truck to provide the attachment point for the hitch. The rail kit part # BWGNRK1012-5W installs to the frame of your truck and provides you with a way to securely mount the hitch. This also doubles as a gooseneck hitch so if you ever had to tow a gooseneck trailer this would be a nice feature. If you check...
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• What's Easiest Gooseneck Hitch Solution for Truck with Reese Elite Fifth Wheel Rail Kit
• re: Chevy 2005 Silverado 2500HD I have a Reese Elite Series base unit installed that has the 4 twist in studs and a 5th wheel hitch that mates. Can I install a BW flip over gooseneck Item # BWGNRC907 unit underneath in addition to the existing installed Reese Elite? It looks like there is room underneath the bed to do this. ?
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• Options for Leveling a Nose High Fifth Wheel Trailer With Limited Bedrail to Overhang Clearance
• You have 2 options, the generally acceptable range for bed-rail to trailer overhang is 4-6 inches so you could lower your trailer nose by raising the pin box on the trailer, or lower the head of your hitch, but you will be right at the minimum height so you would have to be extra cautious on elevation changes while driving. Or, you can raise the trailer to get the trailer to sit level without reducing clearances. You can do this by moving the axles from being above the leaf springs to...
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• Adding Lift to Fifth Wheel Trailer
• Since you have already flipped the axles and there are no lift kits, the best way for you to get more lift would be to replace the hangers with taller ones. I have added a link to our page with each of our hangers on it for you to take a look at, as well as a link to our page with our hanger kits such as # APT5.
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• Can Ram Fifth Wheel Rail Kit be Adapted to Fit Above Bed 5th Wheel Rails
• Yes, the Reese rail kit adapter part # RP30154 is exactly what you are looking for. This converts the pucks of a Ram rail kit to an above bed set of rails for a fifth wheel hitch.
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• Preventing Fifth Wheel Camper From Dragging When Entering Driveway
• Since the axle is already mounted below the springs, an over-under conversion kit like the # K71-385-00 would not be helpful. Going with taller spring hangers (see link) might be an option, however keep in mind that changing the suspension geometry of your fifth wheel trailer might alter its ride characteristics and make it more prone to trailer sway. Additionally, changing the height might reduce the clearance between the top of your truck bed side rails and the bottom of your trailer...
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• Dimensions of Spacer that Comes with Reese Fifth Wheel Rail Kit # RP50074-58
• Reese informed us that the spacer is 1 inch outer diameter, 1/2 inch inner diameter and 2.71 inches in length.
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• 5th Wheel Landing Gear Works Opposite of Switch
• If you reverse the leads from the switch as you described, the motor on your landing gear will work correctly.
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• Fifth Wheel Trailer is Nose-High When Hitched to Truck
• It's recommended to have at least 6 inches of clearance between the underside of the trailer loft ant he top of the bed sides. If you have less than that, you are in danger of the underside of the loft hitting the bed side. It's hard to tell from the photo you provided, but if the 5th wheel is being towed so it's nose-high, you could have sway problems, and the tires on the rear axle would likely wear faster from scrubbing during turns. Another concern is the very low ground clearance at...
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• Solutions for a Trailer that Sits Nose High
• All of the pin boxes we sell are made to the exact same dimensions as the Lippert 1621 pin box you have on your trailer. There are a few ways to lower the nose of a trailer. The pin box can some times be raised up on the trailer by switching to higher installation holes on the frame of the trailer. Most fifth wheel hitches are height adjustable. You should check to see if you can lower the head of your fifth wheel hitch. This will let the front of your trailer sit lower and more level. Another...
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• Fifth Wheel Rail Kit For Pro Series Hitch for 2006 Ford F-350
• To use your Pro Series 15k fifth wheel hitch in the bed of your 2006 Ford F-350 what you will need is a rail kit that was designed for your new truck like the Curt # C16448-204. This provides the exact set of rails your Pro Series hitch needs.
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• Ideas for Lowering Nose of Fifth Wheel Trailer that Hitch is as Low as Possible
• The pin boxes we offer are all designed to give around the same amount of height as the stock pin box they were designed to replace. None of them would allow you to reduce the height by 5 inches. Check out the pin box as it is installed on your trailer. Typically you can raise the pin box up higher using different install bolt holes on the trailer which will allow the trailer nose to lower. Your other options would be to lift the trailer's suspension. You can do this by moving the axles...
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• Troubleshooting Pucks Not Level in the Bed of a 2009 Chevy Silverado with Installation Kit # 30061
• I spoke with my contact at Reese regarding the pucks on the Signature Series Fifth Wheel Hitch Installation Kit, # 30061. He stated that there could be some variation in their position and if the hitch still fits, there is nothing to be concerned about. He stated that if you want to try to get the pucks more level, you can loosen the bolts on the cross members and brackets, and then re-tighten them with the hitch installed. That way, the pucks will hold their position. Make sure the longer...
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• Troubleshooting Install of Demco GM Rail Kit Adapter Not Fitting Well In Truck Rail Kit
• The mounting pucks of the Demco fifth wheel rail adapter part # DM6333 are adjustable so that they can be positioned perfectly to fit your rail kit. If you check out the picture I took from the install instructions you can see how this is done normally.
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• Solution for Removing a Seized Curt X5 Fifth Wheel Rail Adapter
• If your Curt X5 Fifth Wheel Adapter # 16310 was left in a hitch for an extended period of time is very possible that it seized up in the hitch. You would just need to apply liberal amounts of penetrating oil like WD40 around the shank of the adapter. Applying some and then allowing it to soak for a while would be your best option. If it is still being stubborn you can try installing a fifth wheel hitch in the rails, attaching it to a fifth wheel trailer, and then with the pin of the gooseneck...
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• What Usually Causes Trailer Sway on Fifth Wheel Trailer
• Trailer sway with a fifth wheel trailer is a lot more unusual than with a bumper pull trailer. I would suspect you actually have a broken suspension component that is allowing the movement to create the sway. I would recommend going over the suspension looking for anything damaged and replace as needed. I would recommend getting your trailer sitting level though as that will allow the tires to wear better and the brakes to function better.
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• Troubleshooting Reese M5 Fifth Wheel Whose Jaw Will Not Close W/Reese Sidewinder 2014 Ford F-250
• My technical contact at Reese gave me a possible option/solution for your Reese Elite # RP30921 not closing when using a Reese sidewinder pin box. He suggests the first thing to do is to remove the wedge from your sidewinder and insert your king pin to make sure there is not an issue with your head unit. If your fifth wheel will still not close he said you may be coming in too high or your bin box should be lower when you are hitching. If you adjust these items and your fifth wheel hitch...
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• Fifth Wheel Trailer Bounce When Towing with a 2002 Chevrolet 2500 HD and Gooseneck Hitch
• Trailer bouncing and rough rides are common complaints among customers that are towing their fifth wheel trailer with a gooseneck hitch and a gooseneck adapter like part # AM3100. Gooseneck adapters create extra distance between the king pin and trailer hitch and this extra distance creates torque on the trailer frame which creates the chucking and bouncing that you are referring to. Fifth-Wheel-to-Gooseneck coupler adapters are a good solution if you tow a gooseneck trailer and a fifth...
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