Weight of Reese RP30047 5th Wheel Hitch

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Im just curious. How much does the hitch itself weigh?

asked by: Steve K

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According to Reese, once the hitch is removed from the packaging, it weighs right at 93 pounds.

If you'd care to reply with the year make and model of the vehicle you're planning on towing with, I'd be happy to recommend a bracket/rail kit and a wiring harness for you.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

In my experience I find that the rotating pin boxes are an easier to use system, and allow for more clearance between the side rails of the bed and the trailer when turning. Due to those reasons I recommend a rotating pin box. For your 2019 Ram 2500…

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Answer 2

Yes, the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part #RP30047 will work with a Reese Revolution or Sidewinder Pin Box like part #RP61450. However, in order to keep the kingpin from pivoting inside the 5th wheel hitches jaws you are also going to need to use…

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Answer 3

If your Grand Design Reflections 150 comes with a Lippert Turning Point Pin Box then there will be no need for a Reese Sidewinder as these both serve the same purpose which is to move the pivot point therefore making for more turning clearance. The…

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Answer 4

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 options.…

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You do not have to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch in a short bed truck. In many cases, truck beds shorter than 8 ft do not have enough clearance between the trailer and truck to execute sharp turns. This is why sliding hitches were invented. Due to…

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Answer 6

If have a great 5th wheel option that will work for you, however, the Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System with Adapter #AM3200 can only be used with fixed pin boxes. The design of the Anderson Ultimate Hitches would create two…

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Answer 7

I have a solution for you. The Demco Recon 5th Wheel Hitch, #DM8550043, is a lightweight above the bed mounted hitch that is rated a 21K. The total weight of this hitch is 100 lbs. The Demco Recon will mount to the bed of your 2017 Ram 3500 using…

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Answer 8

Part of your Grand Design Reflections 150's best features is the 90 degree pivoting pin box, and it would be a shame to not use it. You're right in that you don't need to have a sliding hitch given its design. However, you'll want to…

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Answer 9

The Demco Recon Part #DM8550043 can be used with the Reese Revolution/Sidewinder pin boxes as long as you use the correct wedge part #SWW-05. We only have it in the 21k version like this though.

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Answer 10

Yes, for your 2020 Ford F-150 with the 6-1/2 foot bed I highly recommend the Curt A16 Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch #C16521. This is an excellent hitch that features an interlocking 2-jaw design so that the jaw mechanism wraps completely around the king…

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Answer 11

The Reese 16k fifth wheel hitch part #RP30047 that you referenced weighs 108 lbs.

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Answer 12

Signs of wear are pretty obvious on a fifth wheel hitch. Basically, you will want to look for excessively loose components such as the jaws, springs or handle. If you have the Reese 16K fifth wheel hitch that you asked this question from, then Reese…

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