Dimensions of the Head and Center Section of the Reese M5 for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package

Question:

Hello, Looking for some help. Need a fifth wheel hitch for pulling a trailer behind my HDT. My pin box is pretty large and I want to try and get the largest skid plate available. Can you provide me the dimension of this unit? I have a shop custom making brackets to mount the head unit to the truck. 2nd question: How does this Reese M5 compare to something like the FW6000 or the Tulga lite duty? Thanks,

asked by: Michael

Expert Reply:

Since you are looking at creating your own base unit for the Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30895 the Head Unit # RP30892 measures 3" tall x 19" wide x 14" long while the Center Section # RP30894 measures 6" tall x 17" wide x 7" long as you can see from the attached photos.

I'm honestly not really sure how to compare the M5 with the SAF Holland FW6000 and the Tulga Light Duty 5th wheel plates because they have a much higher weight capacity and it looks like the head unit installs directly to the vehicle whereas the M5 is supposed to be installed with the Base Kit # RP30889 to a GM puck system. True they are all for 5th wheel towing but the way they are supposed to install are completely different so it really boils down to the weight capacity you are needing and how much customization you are willing to do.

expert reply by: Jon G