How Would the Reese Low Profile Fifth Wheel Hitch attach to Cab and Chassis Frame
Question:
You wrote that this hitch can be installed to the truck frame on CHASSIS!? How it could happens when distance on CHASSIS is 34....but hitch is 25??? It will be between the truck frame...and no attachment point. Am I right? Im looking for FIFTH WHEEL that could be installed on RAM 3500 CAB and CHASSIS 84 CA
asked by: Valentin
Expert Reply:
It would take a very custom install that would require a qualified fabricator to come up with a way to attach the rails to the frame of your truck. Since, like you said, the frame rails of the truck are wider than the attachment points for this hitch there would need to be a bracket made for attaching the hitch to the frame.
Reese recommends the use of 1/2 inch thick steel plate welded directly to the frame.
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Reese Low-Profile 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 30,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Cab-and-Chassis
- 7500 lbs Vertical Load
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 9-1/2 - 12-1/2 Inch Tall
- Reese
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