Can I Switch My Hitch From Reese 16K to Reese 20K and Use the Same Rails
Question:
I currently have a 16K hitch installed in my 2012 3500 Silverado with an 8 foot bed. Will the 20K hitch into the footprint for my 16K using the current rails without any modifications?
asked by: Steve B
Expert Reply:
Yes, the Reese 20k part # RP30928 fits into the rails you have installed on your 2012 Silverado 3500 for the 16k hitch part # RP3047. Both hitches fit into industry standard fifth wheel rails, so you will have no problem switching over to the 20k Reese fifth wheel hitch. I have attached a photo of industry standard rails and the holes the Reese hitch uses. I have also attached a video of both hitches for you as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
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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Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 14 - 18 Inch Tall
- Reese
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