Can a Reese Signature Series Fifth Wheel Hitch Fit Reese Elite Rails

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I have a Reese 18K signature series fifth wheel slider receiver which mounts to a underbed rail system. will the Elite Reese Fifth Wheel Installation Kit - RP30074 fit the receiver i have? will this all work on my 2008 dodge ram mega cab?

asked by: Rick J

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Your Reese Signature Series Fifth Wheel hitch will fit the Elite rail kit part # RP30074, but you will need to use the adapter part # RP58419.

The # RP30074 has been confirmed as a fit for your 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 short bed as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Signature Series of 5th wheel trailer hitches from Reese should already have the appropriate feet to install in an aftermarket Reese Elite series installation kit with the 4 pucks or the factory system. If it doesn't then you would need…

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Answer 2

To use your Signature Series fifth wheel hitch with the Elite Series under-bed rails, you will need the Signature Series Hitch Adapter, #RP58419. If your Signature Series hitch uses a slider, then you will not need to use the handles in this kit,…

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Answer 3

The Reese hitch 30072 is a Signature Series hitch that fits underbed rail systems. So for your 1999 Ford F-350 you'd want the Elite rail kit part #RP30073 which is a confirmed fit. You will also need this adapter part #RP58419 since the hitch…

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Answer 4

I spoke with my contact at Reese and he said that you would need to get the whole kit, #58238, if you need to replace any of the anchors on the hitch. The single ones are no longer being provided by themselves.

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Answer 5

Your Ford 5th wheel hitch is basically the Reese M5 Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - 27,000 lbs #RP30922 with Ford branding. I've attached the installation instructions to assist. The Reese Signature Series Hitch Adapter for…

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Answer 6

Since you purchased a Reese 18K hitch for Ford Factory pucks the foot #58238 is what you need for the older style Signature series fifth wheel hitches and is a replacement foot assembly kit. If you have the newer style, then #RP58419 is what you…

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Answer 7

I do have a Reese under-bed fifth wheel install kit that will fit your 1999 Ford F-350, however, the Reese under-bed kit #RP30126 is only designed to fit 2011 - 2013 F-250s and F-350s. The correct Reese under-bed fifth wheel installation kit to fit…

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Answer 8

Yes, the Elite Rail Kit adapter part #RP30845 does fit the Reese Elite rail kit part #RP30073 that you referenced. This adapter has a 25k capacity as well. The underbed rail kit part #RP30073 is the correct rail kit for your 2006 Ford F-350 as well…

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Answer 9

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two…

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Answer 10

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion…

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Answer 11

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from…

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Answer 12

Great question, Jeff! When the Rota-Flex first came out it renovated what a pin box could do and be, but at this point in time that technology is a little more dated and the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box #325-GH-8040 is the…

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