Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs
Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
Part Numbers: RP30928,RP50140-58
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Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs
part number: RP30928
Heavy-duty 5th-wheel hitch has a 1-piece, wraparound jaw and easy-to-see lock indicator for maximum safety and security. Fully articulating head with large landing area and kingpin target make hookup a snap.
Features:
- 5th-Wheel hitch mounts in your truck bed so you can tow your 5th-wheel trailer
- Single-piece, always-ready Talon jaw wraps around king pin to ensure proper connection
- Design offers superior jaw-to-king-pin contact for maximum security and minimum rattle
- Jaw is always ready to receive so you don't have to open the hitch before hooking up
- High pin lockout ensures proper engagement
- Tow/No Tow indicator is visible from cab and next to bed
- Fully articulating head with extra-large landing area eases hookup and helps to limit chucking
- V-notch makes it easy to target the king pin as you back up
- Built-in shock-dampening technology absorbs road shock
- Ergonomic, easy-to-reach handle lets you secure trailer to hitch with padlock (sold separately)
- Can be operated with just 2 fingers
- Wide center section creates solid, stable towing experience
- Improved cab clearance is achieved with offset design
- Head can be offset by 1-1/2" front or rear
- 3 Height settings to fit your application
- Simple installation with base rails and installation kit
- Compatible with B&W, Curt, Demco, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Husky, Reese, and Valley above-bed base rails
- Sturdy steel construction with durable, powder coat finish
- Zinc handle, latches and jaw resist corrosion
Specs:
- Gross towing weight: 20,000 lbs
- Vertical load limit: 5,000 lbs
- Hitch height settings: 14", 16", or 18"
- Limited lifetime warranty
Forged, Self-Latching Jaw
The one-piece jaw on this fifth-wheel hitch provides absolute security with its wraparound design. Increased jaw-to-king-pin contact results in not only a stronger connection, but less noisy rattling and stiff chucking as well.
The jaw is also always ready to receive, so you don't need to use the handle to open it before backing up toward your trailer. As long as the bail pin is removed from the latching handle, the jaw will accept the king pin as it enters the hitch.
Finally, the jaw is self-latching, so it will automatically secure your trailer's king pin when it moves into the jaw.
Quiet, Comfortable Ride
In addition to the tight jaw tolerance, a close connection between the head and the pivot bushings further reduces rattle and movement. And because the pivot bushings are independent from the head, they can be tightened to ensure a strong connection over time.
King Pin Indicator Prevents High Pinning
This M5 hitch features a built-in king pin indicator to ensure proper hookup. This indicator is located on the back of the head along with a V-shaped notch that are both visible from the cab of your truck. The V-notch is lined up with the jaw at the front of the hitch, and can be used as a guiding point to line the king pin up with the jaw as you back up your truck. The jaw also has an internal plate that keeps the king pin from entering if it is too high to enter safely. As a result, the king pin indicator will only change from red to green if the king pin is fully engaged in the jaw.
Easy-to-Use Latching Handle
This hitch's handle is designed for smooth motion and effortless operation. It requires only 2 fingers to use and won't bind up as you pull. In addition, the handle is long, so it's easy to access from outside of your truck bed. And the ergonomic grip makes it comfortable to hold and pull from different angles.
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Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
part number: RP50140-58
Custom brackets reduce the amount of drilling and time required to install your fifth-wheel trailer hitch. Brackets, base rails and hardware included.
Features:
- Custom brackets mount beneath your truck bed to provide attachment points for 5th-wheel rails
- Base rails sit in truck bed and allow installation of 5th-wheel trailer hitch
- Vehicle-specific brackets mount to existing holes in your vehicle's frame
- Minimizes drilling and measuring
- Cuts installation time in half when compared with universal bracket systems
- Kit includes custom brackets, rails and hardware
- Will not work on 2010-2011 models with gas engines and overload springs
- Compatible hitches: Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Reese, Valley and Husky
- Will not fit Reese Elite Series (Signature Series) or Valley UBS hitches
- Black powder coat finish resists corrosion
- 5-Year limited warranty
50065-58 Reese Custom 10-Bolt Quick Installation Kit
Replaces 50065-58058
Customer Satisfaction Score:
97% were satisfied with this product
3% of customers were not satisfied
- Product did not meet expectations
Customer Reviews
Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs - RP30928
Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - RP50140-58
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars (467 Customer Reviews)
Heavy-duty 5th-wheel hitch has a 1-piece, wraparound jaw and easy-to-see lock indicator for maximum safety and security. Fully articulating head with large landing area and kingpin target make hookup a snap. Custom brackets reduce the amount of drilling and time required to install your fifth-wheel trailer hitch. Brackets, base rails and hardware included.by: Russ H.03/26/2022
Tried to install this on a 2001 Chevy Silverado 3500, dual rear wheel, long bed, 4x4, diesel engine truck. The clamp style mounting simply does not work. The ONLY way I can see this working is by drilling added holes in the frame of the truck at the front end of the side plates. This is because of a bend in the frame at the clamp location. Also at this location the frame is boxed in and any bolt holes will be hidden. Bolts would have to fished in with bolt wires.
by: Robert07/05/2019
Service was excellent, making sure I got the right hitch for my truck.
Ordered hitch on Friday afternoon and was here on Tuesday.
Only problem I had was the u bolts for the rail kit were a little short on the thread length as my Dodge Ram 2500 HD is a little thicker in the frame near gas tank then it is in the rear. But I did manage to get flat washer on a then prick punch the threads, as was not enough room for flat washer and lock washer. Just got it all done and will be hauling a D17 Allis Chalmers tractor,a few hundred miles. Thanks for the great service and what looks to be a great hitch.
by: Nils Moberg, Half Moon Bay, CA12/16/2023
I am very pleased with my purchase of the Reese M5, a major improvement over my old receiver. Great service from etrailer as well.
by: Jeff10/08/2021
Just received yesterday, will be having it installed on Monday and will be pulling my new camper home next Saturday. Will update afterwards with pics
by: Daryl06/25/2024
Packaged well and super quick shipping
by: Jeff01/25/2013
The kit is about 95% accurate and the instructions are about 60% complete. First remove spare tire, shield, tail pipe, inner fender liners and support. Second there are 2 types of brackets: welded and bent. The bent brackets go in the back, weilded brackets up front. Third, the front driver side bracket needs to be modified to allow for a bracket mounting location and a ground stud. As for torquing to 72lbs...well good luck
by: Kirk H04/26/2017
2012 Dodge Ram Pickup
Item arrived fast. Supplied video was a good primer for installing. Took about 2 1/2 hours to install with 2 people. Clean and neat install with no drilling of the frame of the truck. This was in A 2012 Ram 3500 DRW
by: Mike03/27/2013
2012 Dodge Ram Pickup
I installed this hitch on my 2012 dodge ram 2500 diesel. I want to say first off I have owned and used many reese products in the past, and have installed several similar kits on new ford super dutys. I have also installed a universal mounting kit on the same dodge as I own. All of those products are great installation was a breeze. HOWEVER, this product needs to be redesinged. I am a pretty mechanical guy with plenty of experience in this field. I took me over seven hours to install this product. Most of the nuts on the bottom side are close to impossible to access with your hands. I was only able to get a torque wrench on one, and an impact on two. The rest were a quarter turn at a time with the open end of the wrench and finger tips to turn it. (that is once you figure out how to get the brackets up against the frame i.e. it's a great puzzle) to sum it up this particular product it A WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY! Buy the universial kit for this vehicle, It's $100 cheaper, and 1.5 hous to install. The same kit for a ford is great 45 min install. I just hope that my review will steer people in the right direction. I read the reviews and didn't listen. I thought it couldn't be that bad, well it is, believe me. Etrailer was a great place to buy, lowest price, free shipping, and fast, had it the next day.
Jackie
2/8/2016
Hi Mike can you tell me which universal kit I should get
Mike
2/14/2016
Either one of these two kits: http:/www.etrailer.com/Fifth-Wheel-Installation-Kit/Dodge/Ram Pickup/2012/RP30035-186.html?vehicleid=201210901http://www.etrailer.com/Fifth-Wheel-Installation-Kit/Dodge/Ram Pickup/2012/RP30035-023.html?vehicleid=201210900They do require drilling into the frame of the truck, but it saves a lot of time and headache. If you already have the rails, I do believe you can buy just a hardware kit, but Im not totally sure.
by: Pattie01/27/2022
I love it. It’s very easy for me to setup. The only issue i had was rge breakout away cable snapped in have and i was not able to find a replacement. I had a friend who was able to make me another one.
by: Carl05/04/2016
Dodge
The rails and mounting kit worked great. Installation went as instructed on my '05 Dodge diesel, and the 5th wheel base slipped right onto it. Etrailer staff were very helpful and accurate when I had questions (as they always have been).
Carl F.
6/1/2017
Working great. After a year, just a little lubricant on the king-pin lock, again on a trip to NC for a wand we hooked up to the 5-th wheel and drove to NC for a week and then back to Daytona.
by: Cindy12/27/2021
I had to return this hitch as it was unusable due to manufacturing defects. etrailer honored the return and refunded me completely.
by: Jeffrey09/28/2021
Great product, shipped in really good time, etrailer was excellent in communication, only small problem was package was damaged in transit, and my item had some pretty bad scratches on it. But when I notified etrailer of this they gave me a choice of shipping it back in exchange for a new one or giving me a nice credit back if I could live with the scratches. I choose the latter and I thought it was great that they gave me the choice.
by: Kyle 12/08/2021
Always polite and know exactly what you need for your application. Tim was a pleasure to work with.
by: Jorge08/12/2022
Great quality, worked perfect and easy to use. I was so happy with it that I transferred it to my new vehicle. I would recommend this to a friend.
by: Roy C04/04/2018
2009 Mazda 6
Great kit took me and my son in law 2 hours to install was pretty straight forward. Would recommend to anyone thank you
by: John01/25/2021
Great hitch. Easy to use and pulls my 40ft rig like a champion!
by: Steve02/06/2018
2012Ram2500
Got the boxed but forgot to put the bolts for the Install Kit, I called them and they where shipped the same day. I think they need to see that everything is in the box before they seal it up to be shipped
Steve
2/17/2019
once I got all the parts they didnt ship bolts then it all went in fairly easy
by: Wayne B.04/21/2012
Hitch installed in less time than anticipated! Quality product and worked like a charm pulling the camper.
by: Robert V06/10/2023
The order before I received this one, I do not understand why you would ship two products that would not work together although I ordered them wrong, with out letting me know before it was shipped. I didn't know that my order was wrong until I went to install it in my truck. It cost me time and money.
by: Bruce W.05/16/2014
Chevrolet Silverado 2500
I purchased this kit for my '09 Dodge 2500 Quad cab with a short bed. While a pro could probably install this in the 2-2.5 hours Reese claims, I did it myself (and I'm admittedly a bit anal), so spread it out over a couple of days. The instructions were very clear, and the parts fit my truck perfectly. Some of the fitting locations did make it impossible to properly torque them with a torque wrench, so I had to revert to the way we did it before we had such a thing. After a 6000 mile trip everything is still tight, and ready for our next adventure!
by: Kris03/01/2018
Excellent product and installation instructions. My only recommendation would be to label the type kit that is shipped. I had to count each part and based on quantities provided I was able to figure out what model was sent to me.
by: Rhonda05/16/2023
There where parts missing.
by: James08/29/2022
Easy install, visual confirmation pin is locked into 5th Wheel, and no more chucking when pulling trailer.
by: Jeff12/13/2017
This has been a very good hitch. However, it can be a bit sticky when it is time for it to slide. Often need to chock the wheels to get it to slide. I do like the color coded indicators. It lets you know that the hitch is locked up solid.
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view full answer... - 5th Wheel Installation Kit for a 1999 Ford F-350 and RBW Lil Rocker 5th Wheel Hitch
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view full answer... - Placing Fifth Wheel Hitch Install Bed Rails in Bed of 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Long Bed
- The distance from the rear edge of the truck bed (NOT the tailgate) to the rear edge of the rear bed rail of the Reese # RP50140-58 fifth wheel hitch install kit is 28-1/4 inches. You can find this information on page 4 of the installation instructions, which I've linked for you.
If you need a 7-way trailer connector installed in the truck bed, you can do so using part # HM42137. I've also linked you to install videos for the fifth wheel rails and the in-bed 7-way trailer connector.
view full answer... - Recommended 5th Wheel Base Rail Kit For 2012 Ram 2500
- For your 2012 Ram 2500, the base rails I highly recommend are the Reese Quick-Install Custom Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP50140-58.
I really like this kit for your Ram because it does not require any drilling into your frame rails to install. Not having to drill is not only great for your truck but will benefit you whether you are doing the install yourself (saving hours) or having a professional do it (less install time equals less expensive labor
view full answer... - Fifth Wheel Hitch and Installation Kit Recommendation for a 2011 Short Bed Dodge Ram 1500
- Yes we do, if you have a 6 foot or 5-1/2 foot bed you would to start with the Reese Fifth Wheel Installation kit part # RP30035-386.
If you have a 6 foot bed you will need a hitch with a slider to give you clearance to make 90 degree turns. For that you would want the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Round Tube Slider # RP30075.
If you have a 5-1/2 foot bed you will need to go a different route. A slider hitch would not give you enough clearance so you will need to use a stationary
view full answer... - 5th Wheel Base Rail Kit for 2012 Ram 3500 Mega Cab Diesel with 6-foot Bed
- We have both custom and semi-custom 5th wheel installation kits for your 2012 Ram 3500 Mega cab diesel with 6-foot bed. All will accept any brand of industry-standard 5th wheel hitch like your Reese 16K slider.
For the easiest installation use Curt custom kit # C16420-204 which will reduce the drilling needed, or for a lower-price use semi-custom kit # RP30035-023. This comes from Pro Series, sister brand to Reese, and it will work fine for your hitch. Instructions are linked for you.
For
view full answer... - Bed Rail and Installation Kit Recommendation for 16K Reese 5th Wheel on 2012 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500
- For your 2012 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 with a 6 foot bed, I recommend the Reese Quick-Install Custom Base Rails and Installation Kit, part # RP50140-58. This will work great as long as your Reese 16K 5th Wheel is not the Elite or Signature Series. This is a custom kit designed specifically for your vehicle, which will minimize drilling and measuring necessary for installation. I have included an installation video on a 2012 Dodge Ram for your review.
If your Reese 16K is the Elite or Signature
view full answer... - Fifth Wheel Rail Installation Kit Recommendation for a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500
- The best recommendation I could make for you would be a fifth wheel rail install kit like part # RP50140-58 that includes rails. Here's why, we don't carry RBW kits and we can't recommend you mix install bracket manufacturers with different brand fifth wheel rails.
The part # RP50140-58 is a custom install kit that will install in about half the time as a universal kit, will minimize drilling and will work with your RBW hitch.
Since you have a short bed I hope your hitch is a slider
view full answer... - Will Pro Series Fifth Wheel Hitch Fit Reese Custom Base Rails on 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Megacab Diesel
- Yes, your Pro Series 15K Fifth Wheel Hitch will drop right into the Reese Custom Base Rails, # RP50140-58, for your 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Megacab Diesel. These industry-standard base rails are compatible with hitches made by numerous manufacturers.
view full answer... - Does Gooseneck Hitch have to be Removed to Install a 5th Wheel Hitch in a 2012 Ram 2500
- Since your new 2012 Ram 2500 already has a gooseneck trailer hitch installed a 5th wheel installation kit cannot be installed with it. The gooseneck hitch would have to be removed first. If you tow both types of trailers then there may be other options if you can tell me the manufacturer of the gooseneck hitch. Otherwise, if you are only towing 5th wheel trailers the best solution is to remove the gooseneck hitch.
With the gooseneck hitch removed you can then install Reese Quick-Install
view full answer... - Use of a Sidewinder or Slider Hitch with the # RP50140-58 Install Kit on a 2007 Dodge Ram Mega Cab
- Yes, you can use # RP50140-58 installation kit to install the fifth-wheel rails on your 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 Mega Cab Pickup. This kit includes all of the under vehicle brackets and the rails that mount in the bed. Once you have rails installed in the bed you will be able to use either a slider hitch or a sidewinder depending on the amount of clearance you will need for your trailer. If you determine that you need the Sidewinder or want the convenience of not having to move the slider when
view full answer... - Location of 5th Wheel Hitch on a 2055 Dodge Ram 2500 with 6-1/2 Bed
- The head unit of your 5th wheel hitch should sit above or slightly in front of the rear axle on your 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 with the 6-1/2' bed. The exact location though will be determined by where your base rails sit.
We have a few different options of base rails with the difference being the difficulty of installation. With all of the kits the distance from the back of your cab to where the king pin sits will be about 36" which you can use to get an idea for where your hitch will sit.
If
view full answer... - Fifth Wheel Rail Kit Recommendation for 2008 Dodge Ram 3500
- The hitch can be transfered from the 2004 Ford to the 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 but you'll need a new rail kit since the Ford and Dodge trucks are very different.
For that we recommend going with a custom fit rail kit like the Reese part # RP50140-58. Reason being this rail kit will work with all hitch brands designed for this style of rail and because the custom install rail kits install in much less time than the universal rail kits and minimize drilling.
view full answer... - How Far From The Tailgate Does The First Base Rail Get Installed In A 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Long Bed
- For a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 long bed you would need the 28-1/4" from the tailgate end of the bed to the edge of the rail. I've attached a diagram below from the installation instructions of part # RP50140-58 to show this measurement. The spacing from the center of the first rail that you'll install to the center of the rail closer to the cab will need to be 22". If you have a 5th wheel hitch already then you can make this easier by dropping the hitch into the rails and going off the spacing
view full answer... - Which Custom Fifth Wheel Install Kit will Fit a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 with 8 Foot Bed
- Fifth Wheel Install Kit part # RP50140-58 is the proper kit for a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 8ft. bed. The brackets bolt around and through the truck frame. Then the bed rails bolt to the brackets through the truck bed. This is the complete install kit for a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500.
I have added a link to the part and instructions below.
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Two more things: 1. Whenever you drill or grind any metal, make sure you re-coat the bare metal with a rust inhibiter. 2. There is a harness on the inside of the driver side frame. It actually needs to be disconnect from the factory mounts in 3 places. Also makes sure it does not chaff on the bottom post of the newly installed U-bolt.