Size of Hardware to Attach Reese Safety Chain Kit with Clevis Hooks

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Can you verify the size of bolts. The description says 1/2 inch bolts. On the installation instructions PDF it says 9/16 inch bolts. Which is correct? Thanks

asked by: Dennis K

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I spoke with a representative of Reese who told me the size of the bolts are 9/16 inch for the Reese Safety Chain Kit with Clevis Hooks # RP49151, as per the written instructions. The kit does come with the hardware needed to attach the safety chains to your Reese Goose Box.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Yes we do carry the B and W gooseneck ball and safety chain loop kit part #BWGNXA2062 that you are looking for. This does fit your 2022 Ram 2500 with the OEM pucks.

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Answer 2

Reese Safety Chain Kit with Clevis Hooks #RP49151 are indeed the recommended safety chains to use with the Reese Goose Box adapters.

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The Tow Ready Safety Chain Kit part #49150 are what we recommend for the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box part #GY58GR. They are 5/16" diameter which is perfect but the max is 3/8" diameter. The Fulton chains you…

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You're going to want a bigger size like the 1/2 inch #FCHA0070324 that I attached a picture attaching to the safety chain loops of the #RP30140. This would be your best option plus it has more capacity as well.

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The Reese Safety Chains #RP49151 are 44" long including the hook. The hook is roughly 5" long, so the chain itself is 39". I've linked our review video where it details these measurements.

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Answer 6

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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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 OEM 5th…

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Answer 8

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 9

Hey David, from previous customers of ours who have the same 2020 Keystone Raptor 424 we have determined that your pin box style is the Lippert 1621 which means for a Gen-Y gooseneck adapter you'd want the #GY58GR that you referenced.

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Answer 10

If you take a look at the linked diagram you can see the minimum recommended clearance distances between truck and trailer for 5th wheel towing. It is recommended to have at least 5-inches from the top of the bed rails to the bottom of the trailer…

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Answer 11

I spoke with my contact at Trailair and from your serial number we were able to determine that your trailer came with a 1621 HD pin box which is a long pin box style. I was unable to obtain the exact part number for your Trailair pin box but from the…

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Answer 12

The Ram OEM 5th wheel puck system, shown in the linked photo and article, was launched in 2013 so what you have in your truck is likely to be an aftermarket installation of some kind. These newer Ram trucks with the factory prep can directly accept a…

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