Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs

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• Recommendation to Give a Fifth Wheel Trailer and Hitch Additional Bed Rail Clearance
  Many fifth wheel pin boxes are adjustable, check to make sure yours is in the lowest position so that you would have the better bed rail clearance. They say a minimum of 6 inches of clearance between the bed rails and the fifth wheel hitch is required. Usually between raising the hitch and lowering the pin box you can get enough clearance and still have your trailer tow level.
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• Troubleshooting Sway When Towing Fifth Wheel Trailer
  First suggestion would be to stop towing the trailer till you figure out how to fix the sway issue as sway can sometimes flip vehicles/trailers. Sway with fifth wheel trailers is typically not very common when compared to bumper pull towing so when it is happening it's almost always due to suspension problems on the trailer. That would be the first thing I would check. Also make sure you aren't exceeding the towing capacity of your truck. If you are overloading the truck beyond what it...
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• Benefits of Fifth Wheel Hitch with 4 Way Pivoting Head vs. 2 Way Head
  The answer to your question will depend on what kind of surfaces your tow vehicle will be parked on when you hitch/unhitch the trailer. If you are going to find yourself pretty consistently on level, even pavement, then a fifth wheel hitch whose head pivots forward and back will work fine for you. On the other hand, if you will hitch and unhitch on uneven ground on a regular basis, you will thank yourself for going with a hitch that has the 4 way pivoting head, like the Reese 5th Wheel...
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• What are the Pin Hole Dimensions on the Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30928
  The mounting pin holes on the Reese Select Plus Fifth Wheel Hitch, # RP30928, measure front to back 21-15/16 inches center to center and side to side 20-5/8 inches center to center. This hitch is designed to fit all standard base rails. If you determine that this hitch will not fit your rails, then you will want to choose a hitch based on the brand of your base rails. If you can tell me the manufacturer of your rails, then I can make a hitch recommendation for you.
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• Recommended Clearance Between Bed Side Rails and Underside of Fifth Wheel Trailer Loft
  Six inches is the minimum recommended clearance between the top of the bed sides and the underside of the trailer loft. If you're any closer than that, you stand the danger of the underside of the loft hitting the bed side during downhill turns. If you can adjust the head of your fifth wheel hitch up by one or two sets of bolt holes, you'll maximize your clearance. You can see the equipment and accessories we offer for your Silverado by clicking the provided link.
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• Is a Longer or Shorter Wheelbase Better for Towing
  I don't have any specific wheelbase measurements for you that is best but I can confirm that the longer wheelbase the truck has, the more stable the truck will be while towing. As a general rule, the vehicle's wheelbase should be at least half of the distance from the center of the trailer's rearmost axle to the center of the coupler. However, this is more of a conservative figure I will admit. The other thing to make note of when pulling a 5th wheel trailer is that you really want to have...
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• Can 5th Wheel Hitch Parts Wear Down and Affect Ride Quality
  I've never heard of a 5th wheel hitch using fans, but it is possible for parts on a 5th wheel hitch to wear out over time and need to be replaced just like other equipment on your RV (suspension parts, awning, vent/AC just to name a few). Any parts that wear down can and will affect the performance of the hitch so it's possible that is why you have some chucking. Pretty much every 5th wheel hitch should have replacement parts available (even new ones like the Reese M5 # RP30928) because...
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• Will Pin Box of 1999 Thor Wanderer 5th Wheel Clear Bed Rail of 2009 F150 Using M5 Series # RP30928
  The M5 Series # RP30928 is height adjustable from 14-18 inches. The mounting rails for the hitch would add anywhere from 1-1/8 to 1-7/8 inches to the hitch height. According to my research, the height of your bed rails is 22.4 inches above the floor of the bed which means there's going to be an about 4 inch difference in height between your bed side and the skid plate on the fifth wheel. Whether or not this will be an issue will depend on the design of the pin box on your fifth wheel....
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• What is the Best Truck for Towing a 5th Wheel Trailer
  To answer the last question first the key is to check the towing capacity of each truck you are interested in and make sure they are rated for the weight of the trailer when it is loaded and ready to tow. A 1 ton of any make should have no trouble towing the average 5th wheel trailer but just check the towing capacities to be certain. I do recommend a diesel since they are great for towing and last a long time, and a truck with an Allison transmission which is a good towing tranny. Changing...
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• Do Fifth Wheel Hitches Have Maintenance Schedules
  In the owners manual of fifth wheel hitches there will be a section that covers the maintenance schedule. I am not totally sure what you you have but for the Reese hitch part # RP30928 here's what Reese recommends. Basically you will need to check the tightness of the bolts every thousand miles and torque to spec. The nuts and bolts that attach the head support to the leg aligning bolts will need to be torqued to 75 ft lbs. There is also some maintenance that should be done before every...
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• How to Determine Maximum Towing Capacity of Ford F150
  I'd be more likely to believe the owner's manual over the RV dealer, but I have a way you can definitively determine how heavy of a trailer you can tow. Look in the door jamb of the driver's side front door for the manufacturer ID tag. You should see the acronym 'GCWR' or Gross Combined Weight Rating. This weight represents the maximum combined weight of the trailer and the truck. Load your truck up as you would if you were traveling with all the gear and passengers. Drive onto a truck...
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• Recommendation for Fifth Wheel Hitch on 2008 Chevy Silverado 3500HD Towing a 2014 Grand Design 369RL
  My personal recommendation would be for the M5 Series, part # RP30928. This fifth wheel hitch uses the single-jaw design to provide a comfortable ride while towing. To ensure that this hitch will work with your current rails, I am including a picture that shows the mounting holes for this fifth wheel hitch. These holes have been circled in red and are spaced at 20-1/2 inches on center. If your current rails have these same mounting holes, you would be able to mount this hitch using your...
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• Can Reese M5 Fifth Wheel Hitch Sit Taller than 18 inches
  If your Reese M5 # RP30928 is in it's highest position there isn't a way to make it any taller but you might be able to lower the pin box in your frame brackets to accomplish basically the same thing as making the hitch taller.
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• Truck Option and Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for Towing Long Trailer
  Are you talking about a hitch or a truck? For a trailer that long you will want to go with a 1 ton long bed truck to ensure you have the towing capacity for such a heavy trailer. You will also want to go with a long bed truck so that you have enough clearance to make tight turns without having to use a slider hitch. For better turning characteristics for the truck I would recommend a extended cab or regular cab over a 4 door truck as that will shorten the wheelbase which will allow the...
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• Will Fifth Wheel Rails have Capacity for 20k Fifth Wheel Hitch
  The great thing about fifth wheel rails is that they will carry the same weight capacity as whatever hitch is installed in them. So if you installed a 20k fifth wheel hitch in the rails you have now like the Reese # RP30928 the overall capacity would be 20k.
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• How to Measure Installation Height for a 5th Wheel Hitch on a Custom Made Bed
  To measure the height that the fifth wheel head will need to be, on your custom made bed, you will need to park the vehicle and trailer on a fairly level surface and do some measuring. Back your vehicle under the fifth-wheel trailer stopping when the center of the king pin is directly above the center of the fifth-wheel attachment jaws. Measure from the top of the bed on the truck to the base of the pin box on the trailer. This will give you the measurement needed to select a mounting...
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• Installation of 20k Fifth Wheel Hitch # RP30928 Fit on A 2003 Ford F-250/350 Super Duty Truck
  The head unit on the Reese M5 20k Fifth Wheel Hitch, part # RP30928, can be removed from the head support of the hitch by removing one large pivot pin held in place by a large cotter pin. This will make it easier for one person to remove the hitch from the vehicle. Our description says two pins and clips, but it is only one on the 20K hitch. I am going to have them update that information. The rubber bumpers included with the # RP30928 hitch are designed to prevent and/or limit contact...
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• How to Adjust Height of Fifth Wheel Hitch
  The head portion of the Reese 18K Select Plus Fifth Wheel Hitch is height adjustable from 14 to 18 inches above the floor of the truck bed. To raise the head, remove the bolts that attach it to the support legs of the hitch, and reattach using the upper holes. For safety, you will need at least 6 inches of clearance between the top of the truck side rails and the bottom of the trailer loft. I have included a link to the installation details, in case you no longer have them.
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• Will an 20k Reese 5th Wheel Hitch Fit the Same Rails as a Reese 15k 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
  As long as your current 15k Reese 5th wheel hitch was installed with Reese rails, the 20k Reese 5th Wheel, # RP30928, will fit the same rails.
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• Maintenance Schedule for the M5 Series 20k Fifth Wheel Hitch
  I am going to send you a copy of the installation instructions for the M5 Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30928 in a separate email, inside them you will find the maintenance schedule. Basically you will need to check the tightness of the bolts every thousand miles and torque to spec. The nuts and bolts that attach the head support to the leg aligning bolts will need to be torqued to 75 ft lbs. There is also some maintenance that should be done before every trip. Lubricate skid plate...
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• Rail Dimensions That M5 Series 25K Fifth Wheel Hitch Sits On
  If you can tell me your year, make and model of truck, as well as the bed length I would be able to give you all the relevant fit information.
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• Will Suspension Enhancement Be Needed On 2015 Ford F-250 Towing 40 Ft Fifth Wheel Trailer
  The towing weight capacity of your new truck will depend on the equipment you have installed. The 2015 Ford F-250 has a GCWR between 19,000 and 23,500 lbs, depending on the equipment your truck has. GCWR is the combined weight of your vehicle with cargo and passengers added to the weight of the fully-loaded-ready-to-tow trailer. From my research I found that a 40 ft Sierra trailer weighs about 11,500 lbs dry weight. I found there are 2 length beds available for the 2015 F-250. Some...
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• Does Bed Length Matter When Towing a Bumper Pull Boat Trailer
  Bed length isn't normally a big issue for towing a trailer at the rear of a vehicle with a trailer hitch. You would not notice any significant ride quality issues going from one bed length to the other for your 2015 Toyota Tundra. If you were towing a fifth wheel trailer like with the part # RP30081 then a longer truck bed is definitely preferred as it allow better turning clearances without hitting the cab of the truck.
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• Possible Causes For 5th Wheel Trailer Chucking and Movement During Starts and Stops
  It sounds like there is one of two possible issues or a combination of issues. First, make sure that you are not high hitched. When connecting the king pin to the hitch, first make sure the head of the hitch is tilted towards the trailer. Then, make sure the bottom of the pin box (not the kingpin) on the trailer is 1/2 inch to 1 inch below the hitch skid plate. The other issue could be that if your king pin of your PS30119 is worn significantly enough, there will be too much play and the...
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