Installation Instructions for Reese Universal Base Rails Included with Pro Series # PS30129

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Im looking for the installation instructions for the Pro Series 16k with rails on part #30035, Thank You!

asked by: Billy T

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I have attached the complete installation instructions for the Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit # RP30035 that is included with the Pro Series Sliding Hitch # PS30129. This is a universal rail kit that is designed to fit most trucks. You will simply scroll down through the instructions until you find the section on your particular model truck.

I have attached a couple short video demonstrations on these products that you can also check out.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Answer 1

Hello Avis. When installing fifth wheel rails in the bed of a 1996 Ram short bed, the rails will be installed so that the fifth wheel hitch head is centered over the rear axle. It is recommended that the King pin be centered over the rear axle, or…

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Answer 2

The carriage bolts you are referring to that go through the rails and bed of the truck are grade 5. You do not want to use hardware that is rated any lower than this. The correct hardware is part of what gives the installation kit the weight…

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Answer 3

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 the…

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Answer 4

The bracket/bed rail kit used will dictate where the hitch will sit in the truck bed. For your 2008 Ford F150, I'd recommend the Reese #RP50081-58. The bracket/rail kit will place the hitch so that the fifth wheel king pin is centered 2-1/4…

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Answer 5

Yes we do have the part you are looking for. It is the replacement hardware kit for Draw-Tite and Reese 5th wheel rails #58164. Hardware should always be replaced if moving the install kit from one truck to another. This is because the hardware is…

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Answer 6

If you are looking for the complete fifth wheel rail kit for your 2016 Ford F-250 short bed you would want the part #RP50026-58 which is a custom fit kit that would install much quicker and easier than universal rails. If you only needed the brackets…

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Answer 7

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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Answer 8

I understand what your reasoning is behind using the B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch to retain the towing capacity of a gooseneck trailer for a 2019 Ford F-250 but frankly, I would not be able to give you a yes or no answer as…

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Answer 9

I spoke with my Curt representative, who tells me that either Grade 8 or Grade 5 half-inch bolts are acceptable. In the past, they provided Grade 5 with their install kits, but recently changed to Grade 8. It doesn't matter which of the two bolts…

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Answer 10

This is normal behavior for a 5th wheel trailer hitch. Considering the amount of weight involved and all of the steel components there is going to be some noise. Where the hitch fits in the rails has to have some play. If it was tight you would not…

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Answer 11

We aren't manufacturers of those parts, and we don't have the testing ability in house, so I reached out to a couple of our manufacturers to see what information they could provide to try and help. I reached out to my contact at Curt…

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Answer 12

We do have replacement 7-way connectors for your 2006 Ford F-350 Super Duty, though I'm not 100 percent certain what are are referring to in terms of also wanting a pigtail. What I recommend is replacing your 7-way with the Curt T-Connector…

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