Does Reese Fifth Wheel Rail Kit Require Using Reese Brand Rails or Will Other Brand Rails Work

Question:

I recently purchased a Reese Pro Series 15k 5th wheel hitch. It came with all the hardware and the frame rails. Before I was able to install the unit in my truck my wifes brother swapped our frame rails with some gray ones that he had. My question is, will there be a problem with using the gray rails or should I insist he return the original rails? I have no idea what kind they are or if they will even work?

asked by: Kory

Expert Reply:

We cannot ever recommend mixing rail and bracket brands. You'll need to get the black Reese rails back from your brother-in-law! Most likely he gave you a set of B and W rails as they are the company most commonly associated with gray fifth wheel rails.

expert reply by: Jameson C