Will Reese 16K 5th Wheel Hitch Fit Reese Adapter for a 2018 Ram 2500 with Factory Prep Package
Question:
Will this hitch RP30047 fit the Reese 30154 adapter? I recently purchased the adapter from etrailer for my 2018 Ram 2500 short bed which works well with my older Reese slide bar 5th wheel hitch. I want to replace the, now 20 years old, hitch with a dual jaw hitch. I have a Grand Design Reflection 150 model 273MK 5th wheel with gross weight of 9500 lbs.
asked by: Blane W
Helpful Expert Reply:
Yes, Reese 5th wheel trailer hitch # RP30047 is indeed a fit for adapter # RP30154 for your 2018 Ram 2500 with the factory puck system.
Since your truck is a short bed though I do recommend using the slider version, # RP30051, unless your trailer was designed with a tapered front cap specifically for short bed trucks. As you know the slider travels back 10 inches for more clearance between the truck cab and trailer when making tight turns. I have linked some videos for you to check out.
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Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Square Tube Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 15 - 18 Inch Tall
- 10 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Reese
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Reese 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Ram OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package - 25,000 lbs
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- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Adapters
- Rail Adapter
- Reese
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Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 13-1/2 - 17 Inch Tall
- Reese
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