What Does Reese 16k Fifth Wheel Hitch # RP30047 Weigh

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How much does the Reese #RP30047 weigh?

asked by: Kenny M

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The Reese 16k fifth wheel hitch part # RP30047 that you referenced weighs 108 lbs.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I spoke with my contact at Reese regarding the lube plate #RP83002 and its lifespan. He said that there is no set duration it is good for. This is because it all depends on the weight of the trailer, how much you tow the trailer, and the terrain…

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Answer 2

The hitch height for the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, #RP30047, is adjustable from 13.5 to 17 inches above the truck bed. I attached a photo showing the adjustment holes for you to see. When adjusting the hitch, you should have at least 6 inches…

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Answer 3

Thank you for the photo of your Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #RP30047. The regular maintenance of this 5th wheel hitch calls for using a lubricated skid plate or grease on the surface of the hitch and then also engine oil to lubricate pivot points…

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Answer 4

The Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #RP30047 that you referenced weighs 108 lbs. As long as you are capable of lifting that much weight you'd have no problem. A lot of people will install and remove lighter weight fifth wheel hitches like this…

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Answer 5

The king pin standards of trailers has not changed so a modern fifth wheel hitch like the Reese part #RP30047 will fit and attach to it. For a universal rail kit for your truck since I don't know what you have the #RP30035 fits most trucks.

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Answer 6

The reason fifth wheel hitches are height adjustable is to allow you to pick a setting that will allow your trailer to be towed level. One way to get the height setting would be to measure from the pin box surface of your trailer down to the ground…

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Answer 7

There are certain 5th wheel hitches that are not compatible with a Sidewinder. Some Hensley hitches are not recommended for such applications due to the fit of the wedges supplied with Sidewinders. I checked with my contact at Hensley about the TS3…

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Answer 8

Fixed hitches are quite a bit lighter weight than slider hitches. The Curt A16 fixed hitch part #C16120 weighs 116 lbs. For comparison the slider version part #C16521 weighs 196 lbs so the weight savings is significant. Also fixed hitches have less…

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Answer 9

Removal of your Fifth Wheel hitch #RP30047 from the bed rails is very simple. Where the legs of the hitch attach to the bed rails, each of the four legs is secured by a retaining pin. The pin is secured by a clip that can be slid off of the pin.…

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Answer 10

ISRs, or industry-standard rails, will accept any 5th wheel hitch, slider or fixed, from any major brand so long as it is intended for normal base rail installation. You can refer to the linked image of base rails that shows their three compatible…

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Answer 11

According to Reese, once the hitch is removed from the packaging, it weighs right at 93 pounds. If you'd care to reply with the year make and model of the vehicle you're planning on towing with, I'd be happy to recommend a…

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Answer 12

The clearance between the bottom of a 5th wheel overhang and the truck bed is going to depend on several factors including the ride height of the truck, the height setting on the pin box on the trailer and the height setting on the 5th wheel hitch.…

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