Can the Curt Knurled Bolts Work with the L-Brackets on a Reese Universal Base Rails

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Will the studs #C16103 work with the frame L brackets on Reese 5th wheel # RP30047?

asked by: Scotty

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Yes, the Curt fifth wheel knurled mounting bolts # C16103 you referenced will work with the Reese universal base rails L-brackets in the installation kit # RP30035. They are both a 1/2 inch in diameter and 1-1/2 inches from end of the bolt up to the base of the knurled area. It's a grade 5 bolt.

The fifth wheel trailer hitch # RP30047 will work with all the Reese install kits, including # RP30035.

The Reese replacement 1/2 inch knurled bolt # 55055 is an available option but the Curt # C16103 will work just fine. See the diagram I included for you.

expert reply by: Chris B

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